CHAPTER 22
“So, you made it through another week with the kids from Hades, did you?”
I smile as I walk down the sidewalk in Mel’s run-down trailer park. “It’s not that bad,” I tell my phone.
Justin lets out a little laugh. “I’ll remind you of that next time you text me that Gabby’s screaming because you left her alone on the potty to stop Jasmine from eating the dead cockroach she found.” He sounds so relaxed. I wonder what his secret is.
“I’m just glad it’s the weekend.”
There’s an awkward silence. I’d forgotten that I never gave Justin an answer yet when he invited me to Seattle. I clear my throat. “So, what was your day like?”
I feel guilty talking to him. I’m not sure staying in close contact with him is such a good idea. I know my mom would flip out if she knew. She’s three thou
