#bergen_county

At the locker he lingers. "Ok, so... is 5 too early?"

"No, that sounds perfect. Nothing fancy though - I didn't bring any froo-froo bousgie dresses with me and I don't have time to go shopping before 5."

He nods. "Nice but casual."

She stifles the giggle lest Adam think she laughs at him, and leaaaaans in close to whisper, her breath warm against his ear, "Looking forward to it." And then swishes away - she didn't think she HAD the hips to swish like that, but apparently with Nab's help, she can!

Adam leans against the locker and watches her go.........

Dazed.

It's all in the rhythm and satyrs got that

a note flutters into his hand

Reconsider, and I can make you a prince it reads It's not too late

Adam jerks when he reads it, stuff it in his pocket, and ditches the last class. He texts Zane, who is in the class, and asks him to cover, then sends a message to SIv asking if he can come to the Lodge, it's important.

Zane texts. Siv doesn't respond yet.

Zane's text TXT: _Covering! I'll make the teacher think you're in class. _

Txt: Thanks!_