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start summer school. Glenn and I are going to Mandy’s because she invited us, and we just want to get some sun and drink a little. Don’t worry, we won’t get in your way.”
    “Well, see that you don’t.”
    “Everyone, quiet, please,” Principal Hayes said. He held the microphone too close to his mouth, and a metallic shriek silenced the crowd.
    Principal Hayes reminded Luke of what he thought a college professor would look like. Tall, thin, with a distinguished head of gray hair and a small pair of glasses on his pointy nose. Hayes had been in charge for a long time. He spoke with a slight accent Luke couldn’t place, but it made his long winded speeches all the more tolerable.
    “First of all, congratulations to all of you on your upcoming graduation. This is a monumental achievement, and one you should hold dear for the rest of your days. I wanted to go over a few reminders to all of you on what will, and will not, be acceptable on graduation night.”
    Luke zoned out as Hayes listed off the things one could do to prevent walking the stage. His eyes caught Mandy’s, who gave him a slight smile, and then turned back to Hayes. No way. She must have been looking at Chet. A grin widened on Luke’s face, and before he knew it, he beamed from ear to ear.
    “You look like a fucking retard,” Glenn whispered.
    The smile disappeared. He focused on what Hayes was rambling about.
    “And lastly, there will be a memorial wreath and card for the family of Shane McCardell. I’d very much like all of you to sign it so we may present it to his parents before graduation.”
    “Jesus, are they going to be there?” Glenn said.
    “I guess so. That won’t make the night too weird.” Luke rolled his eyes and cringed at the thought of Shane’s grieving parents addressing the graduates. He didn’t know how someone could do it.
    With that, Principal Hayes released them. A throng of whooping seniors exited the gymnasium into the school’s halls. Luke and Glenn stayed behind, and so did Chet. Mandy walked up to sit near him. Desmond, Serena, and Sarah stepped down from the bleachers and joined the group.
    “So we really doing this?” Chet said.
    “Of course we are. Why wouldn’t we?” Mandy said.
    “Well, by my count, there are four guys and three chicks. Kind of uneven numbers.” Chet stared at Luke.
    “I’m sorry, who am I dating again?” Sarah said.
    “You’re right, sorry. Luke and Glenn are together. I forget sometimes.”
    “I’m impressed, Chet,” Luke said. “I didn’t think you could count that high.”
    Chet paused, and Desmond laughed loud. He clapped Chet on the back hard.
    “He got you good, son.”
    “Whatever,” Chet said.
    “Well, if you ’tards are done, let’s talk details,” Mandy said. “I’m thinking we meet up after school and leave from here. Everyone can park their cars in the senior lot over the weekend. I’m taking one of our SUV’s. Our boat is in the slip as well, so all we need to do is get there. Don’t worry about food. I made sure the house was stocked a few days ago. We should have everything you guys need, except for clothes, obviously.”
    “Sounds nicer than most hotels,” Glenn said.
    “It is,” Sarah added. “I’ve been once before. Only once.” She glared at Mandy, playfully.
    “Clothes? We need clothes for the weekend? I was going to go au naturel and let it all hang out,” Desmond said, dry and straight-faced.
    “Des!” Serena slapped him on the shoulder. “Mandy doesn’t want your nasty ass sitting on the couch.”
    “I’ll sit on a towel.”
    “No. We can play nude beach in our room.”
    “Besides, you wouldn’t want to scare the girls,” Chet said.
    “I’ve seen big dicks before,” Mandy said.
    “Who cares?” Sarah said.
    “I was talking about Luke and Glenn—ouch!”
    Mandy had poked Chet in the ribs with a fingernail. “Would you please stop ragging on those two? It’s getting old.”
    “I thought there was a nude beach by