All that Glitters by Nicole O'Dell

Author:Nicole O'Dell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Juvenile Fiction/Interactive Adventures
ISBN: 9781607421085
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2009-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

It was six o’clock before Drew got home after practice that evening. She was eager to hear what her family had to say about the rally. It had been way too crowded and noisy to try to find them to chat after the rally was over, but she was sure they’d have a lot to say now. She was also a little nervous to find out if her parents had seen anything when she and Trevor were talking on the sidelines. Maybe it would be a good thing, a way to ease them into the idea. She knew, though, that she’d have to be careful how hard she pushed them at first. They would need time to get used to the idea.

“Hi, everyone, I’m home!” Drew announced as she walked into the house after practice. When she arrived at the entryway to the kitchen, she said, “Wow, Mom. It smells so good in here. I’m completely famished.”

“I figured you would be. I made your favorite—manicotti and garlic bread.”

“Oh, that’s awesome. Let’s eat!”

Over dinner, they were abuzz about the day’s goings-on. “Drew, I have to tell you, I was so proud of you today. I’m so excited for the experience you’re going to have in high school,” Mrs. Daniels said.

“Me, too,” Mr. Daniels said. “I had a good time at the rally, and I think it’s wonderful how much school spirit and support is behind your teams. It’s inspiring. I’m still not thrilled with those short skirts,” he admitted. “But you did look great out there—a real natural.”

“Thanks, Mom and Dad. I can’t believe how much fun I’m having with it all. I really feel like I’m doing what I was meant to be doing right now.”

“That much is clear.” Mrs. Daniels paused to take a drink of her milk to wash down her food. “There’s something else that was clear, too.”

Drew groaned inwardly, knowing what was coming. “What’s that, Mom?” She feigned innocence.

“It’s pretty clear that you and that boy we saw you with have a bit of a crush on each other.”

“Who? Trevor?” Drew tried to act shocked, but her mom wasn’t buying it.

“You know who I mean. That dreamy boy who was talking to you like there was no one else around. What’s the deal there?”

“Well, I guess a crush is a good way to put it. You know how it goes, captain of the football team and cheerleading captain—it’s kind of a natural thing.”

“It may very well be,” her mom said, “but you are quite a bit younger than him. You aren’t ready for a relationship like he may be.”

Drew shot her sister a look, knowing that Dani must have told Mom how old he was.

Dad, having been quiet until then, jumped in. “I agree, Drew. You are too young to be in a relationship, and you are in the middle of so many other changes right now. Take it one thing at a time.”

“It’s not like I’m asking to be allowed to go on dates or anything,” Drew argued.

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