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even better with her short, blond hair brushed back behind her ears.
    “Hey guys,” Krista said.  “This is my cousin, Nicki.  Nicki, this is Liam, Tommy, and Brett.”
    There were no handshakes, just an awkward wave of the hand.
    “Here’s your ticket,” Brett said.  “I didn’t know you were bringing anyone.”
    “That’s okay, we’ll grab an extra one.  Here,” she said, handing Brett a ten dollar bill.
    “Thanks,” Brett said.  He was torn over whether to take the money or not, but this wasn’t a date, so he took it.
    Nicki bought herself a ticket and they went inside.  The guys each bought a popcorn and soda and the girls bought some candy.  By the time they reached the theater, the previews had already started, and finding five seats together seemed impossible.  The lights went out while they fumbled around, searching for seats.  Liam and Tommy found two together and sat down.  Brett followed the girls into the aisle ahead of them and they found three together.  Brett sat down awkwardly next to Krista thinking he’d rather be with the boys.  But what could he do now? 
    The previews started, and shortly thereafter, the movie came on.  Brett offered his popcorn to Krista who took a few handfuls.  Halfway through the movie Krista jumped at a scary scene, instinctively grabbing Brett’s arm.
    “Oh, sorry,” she whispered.  She smiled, leaving her hand on Brett’s arm a little longer than she needed to.
    “Ah, it’s okay,” Brett muttered.  He smiled, turning his attention back to the movie as she removed her arm.  What was that? They had been friends for over five years.  He thought she was cute, but just something about her didn’t click with him.  The rest of the movie was a blur to him as he pondered the situation that occurred.  Was she interested in him?  More importantly, was he interested in her?
    The movie ended and they made their way out of the theater.
    “Man, that was awesome,” Tommy said.
    “Dude, Mr. Sparks is freakin’ insane,” Liam said.  “Remember when he jumped off the roof with that wire?  Electricity flyin’ everywhere!  What’d you think, Brett?”
    “Awesome movie,” he replied.  “Can’t wait for the next one.”
    “What’s the plan, guys?” Krista said, “It’s only nine-thirty now.  My mom is picking us up at ten.”
    “Same here,” Liam said.
    “Me too,” Brett replied.
    “Brett, we can give you a ride,” Krista said.  “It’s basically on the way home.”
    Oh boy , he thought.
    “Ahh, whatever.  I’m sure my dad won’t mind picking me up.”
    “It’s fine, really,” Krista added.
    “Ok, I’ll text him.” 
    This is weird , Brett thought.  He pulled out his phone and texted his dad.  The reply came back: OK 10:15 sharp .
    The group went across the street to a strip mall and went into a Rita’s Water Ice store.  Each one of them ordered their favorite sugar and shaved ice flavor and they walked outside and sat at a table.  They talked more about the movie and about school.  Brett learned that Nicki went to a different high school, and from the looks of it, she seemed to be taking a liking to Liam.  Brett felt a little strange that Krista acted like nothing whatsoever had happened between them in the movie theater. 
    When it was time, Krista’s mom picked them up outside of Rita’s and dropped Brett off at his house.  He locked the door behind, said goodnight to his mom who was waiting on the couch, and then climbed the steps to his bedroom where he crashed onto his bed.
    CHAPTER SIX
    T he weekend flew by.  Brett had a baseball tournament in New Jersey on Saturday in which they came in second, and on Sunday he played nine holes of golf with his dad before the family relaxed by the pool.  By Monday, his thoughts shifted, focusing on Mr. Martin’s class. And Ally.  Whatever project they were going to be working on, he was sure glad it was with Ally Davidson.  He saw her as they both made their way