"Because… she is special to me," Aland answered, looking at Elmar firmly.
Elmar snorted in disbelief. "How can that girl be special? Even though you have only met once, not twice now," said Elmar.
Aland ignored Elmar's protests. He left his best friend and ran toward Marlyn Monroe's departure.
"Elmar is wrong if I think I've only met that girl twice. I met her weeks ago when she first set foot in this school. Marilyn Monroe, aka Miller Fallon." Aland grinned. "Or maybe not? I need to confirm it one more time. Just once! I introduced myself as Edison, but she called me Aland when she panicked. Maybe she didn't realize that her small mistake could have disastrous consequences."
Elmar looked panicked. He squinted and stared at Aland's back as he walked away.
"Aland can't have Marlyn Monr
