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"A Promise is a Promise"

~o~ Chapter 3 ~o~

"Jem Finch here. Who is this?"

"Jem," I said on the phone, "it's me, Scout."

Earlier that day I got Dill settled in. We ate dinner together and he went to bed early. Once I was sure he was asleep I called Jem.

"Oh hey Scout. What's the matter?"

"Nothing. You know Dill came today.

"Really? Wow. Lord it's been a long time since we've seen him. It's been what, 8 years?"

"Yeah. He came to my house after I went to visit you."

"Well time him to come over tomorrow. I don't have to work tomorrow. It'd be nice to see him again."

"Yeah."

"Scout, what's wrong?"

"Dill's. changed. He's been acting weird. It's like he's a different person."

Jem laughed silently. "I knew it."

"Knew what?" I asked him angrily.

"Well isn't it obvious?" Jem sighed and continued. "Scout, he's in love with you."

"In love? With ME?! No, that can't be right."

"Scout listen to me for once. He IS in love with you. I know."

I leaned against the wall, trying to swallow what I was hearing. "How do you know?"

"Remember when came to us 8 years ago? Well one night Dill and I were talking and Dill said he fell in love with you. Scout, he came back because he loves you."

I was shocked. Dill loves me? Dill LOVES me! I couldn't believe. "He does?" I asked quietly.

"Yes! Well you figure it out, Scout. I need to go. Emily wants me to read to her."

"Okay. Send Emily my love."

"I will. Bye."

"Bye."

I hung up the phone with more weight than I thought I had. I was so shocked. I took a deep breath and headed to my room. On my way there, I passed by Dill's room. I stare at the door for a while and smile. Then I go to my room and wait for the sun to rise.



to be continued.

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Well that's it for now. And I'm sorry this is kinda short but I hope you like it. Anyway please review and I'll get the next chapter really soon!!! Later!!! =0

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