“What’s best for Elan,” comes Audrey’s voice from one of the stalls I assumed was empty.
“Dree?”
The stall door opens, and she rolls her eyes. “Duh. I thought I was going to be in there all day. And, Jillie, you were talking like an auctioneer on crack.”
I laugh. “I couldn’t help it. I was so nervous. I don’t know if it was the right thing or not. I don’t know if he’ll be upset. I don’t know if it’ll work out or if she’ll break his heart. If she breaks his heart, I’ll kick her ass.” I sigh. “No, I won’t. She’s so nice. She’s the female version of Elan—though I don’t want to make out with her.”
Audrey laughs. “Good to know. You could have told me.”
I shake my head. “I couldn’t. You know I couldn’t betray his trust like that.”
“Yeah, I know. You’re such a good Girl Scout,” she teases.
“We don’t know that yet.”
“We will soon enough. Now, what are we going to do about Lenny to get him to stop being a dope?” she asks.
“I’ve been wondering that since the first day of school.”
“We need to somehow pull at his heartstrings. I know he has feelings for you. I can see it—hell, anyone can see it. It’s why Ella’s so pissy at you,” she tells me.
“Really? Do you think she can tell I have feelings for him?” I ask.
“Anyone with eyes can see that, Jillie. But you did confuse quite a few people with Elan. Even me, if I’m being honest.”
“I’m jealous. Not because I’m in love with him or anything, but because she’s going to get all the attention that was focused on me. How selfish am I?”
“Very. So is he. You were both using one another to fill the void. What you did here, Jillie, it was good. It’ll distance you two a bit, but maybe she’s his Jack—or Jill, as it were.”
I nod to Audrey. “Maybe. I hope he has better luck than I’m having.”
“Will you be okay if he does?” she asks.
I don’t answer because I don’t have one for her.
