“Ask away.” She said sitting down on the couch.
Ephram sat next to her. “I was at some Harry Potter website last night. You know preparing for the movie and all, and I was wondering what the heck a basilisk was.”
That’s when Jamie realized she never told Ephram about her date with Bright.
“Umm…about the movie.” She said.
“What about it?” he asked.
“I got you out of it.” Jamie told him.
“What do you mean?” he asked with confusion in his voice. “I thought you were all hyped up that I said I’d go.”
“Well, umm…” she started.
Why was this so hard to say?
“Bright Abbott gave me some tickets to go see it…with him. You know, as a thank you for all my help.” Jamie said.
“So you’re going with him instead?” Ephram asked.
Jamie nodded.
“Like a date?” he questioned.
“Well…yeah.” She replied.
Ephram didn’t say anything which worried Jamie.
“Ephram?” she asked.
“Why are you doing this?” he asked her.
“Doing what?” she asked back.
“Setting yourself up to be hurt.” He replied.
“What’s that supposed to mean?” she questioned.
“Bright isn’t just nice to anybody. He must want something from you.” Ephram told her.
“So you’re saying the only reason he’d ask me out is because he wants something?” Jamie asked angrily.
“Basically.” He said.
“I can’t believe you. Didn’t you ever think that maybe he likes me?” she asked.
Ephram was taken aback. He didn’t find that far-fetched at all. Jamie was a sweet girl, funny, smart...pretty.
“I guess that’s my answer.” She said standing up and stomping towards the door.
“Wait Jamie.” He called after her.
She turned her head to face him.
“Just be careful.” He said.
“Thanks for your concern.” She said rolling her eyes and walking out the front door.
“I am an idiot.” He said sitting back down.
“What was that all about?” Tess asked walking into the living room.
Ephram looked up and saw her standing next to the couch.
“Hi I’m Ephram, moron of the century.” He replied.
“I’m not going to refute that, but care to explain why?” she asked sitting down.
Ephram told Tess about what had just happened.
“So why do you care if she goes out with Bright?” she asked. “It’s not like your making any moves on her.”
“Why would I?” he asked looking down at the floor.
“Please. It’s kind of obvious…okay blatantly obvious that you like her. And I think she likes you too.” Tess said.
Ephram looked up. “She does? Then why hasn’t she said anything?”
“Probably the same reason you haven’t.” Tess told him.
“So if she likes me why did she say she’d go out with Bright?” he asked.
“Christ Ephram. Because he likes her and actually did something about it.” Tess said with exasperation in her voice.
“Well, what am I supposed to do now? She’s mad at me.” he said.
“I suggest starting with groveling.” She replied.
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