Chapter 28: Chapter 28

The evening dragged on, Mason hating every

minute of it. He managed to lock eyes a couple of times with

Parker, who while obviously enjoying himself, shot Mason a series

of apologetic looks. Mason sent back an understanding smile, all

the while wishing he were the one dancing with Parker.

At just after 10:00 pm, Mason finally had had

enough and slipped away quietly.

* * * *

Sunday saw Parker on Mason’s doorstep, a bag

of doughnuts in his hand, and an apologetic look on his face. As

would happen many times in the future, Mason forgave Parker, and

told him he loved him. Parker would thank him and apologize, but

not reciprocate the declaration of love.

* * * *

The bell signaling the end of first period

rang, breaking Mason out of his reverie. He gathered his books and

trudged off to his next class, ignoring the strange looks and

whispered comments of his fellow students.

As had happened during his algebra class,

Mason’s mind began to wander again in AP chemistry.