CHAPTER 6

Kate's Backfire

My phone rang as soon as I walked in the door. I ran to answer it and caught it just in time.

"Hello?"

"Gordo, how'd things go over?" asked Kate's voice.

"Kate? How'd you get my number?"

"I'm a cheerleader, I've got connections." She replied. She made it sound as if being a full-of-herself-cheerleader was a good thing.

"It didn't go over well. We got in a fight."

"Damn. I thought for sure my plan would work."

"Oh yeah, let's tap into their phone-lines and listen to their conversations. That's a sure way to get me and Lizzie together."

"Shut up. God, for once can you just not-"

"Be right?" I finished for her. There was a long silence on the other end.

"David!" my mom called up the stairs.

"Yeah?" I called back.

"I'm going to the store. Do you need anything?"

"No!"

"Ok. See you in a few hours."

"What did she say?" asked Kate anxiously.

"How did you get this number again?"

"Ugh. What the hell did your mom say?"

"She's going to the store, ok? Why?"

"What would you say if I told you that I could get Lizzie to come over to your house?"

"I'd say you're crazy." I replied.

"Where's your dad?"

"At work. Once again, why?"

"Oh...no reason. Lizzie will be over shortly. Tootles!" and with that, she hung up.