Awkward by Marni Bates

Author:Marni Bates [Bates, Marni]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Contemporary, Young Adult
ISBN: 9780758269379
Google: 3F0WXsH014oC
Amazon: 0758269374
Barnesnoble: 0758269374
Goodreads: 11325353
Publisher: K-Teen
Published: 2011-12-26T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 23

“Well, that was interesting.” I can always count on Corey to say something just when I hope it’ll pass without comment. Patrick might have left the table, but Logan was still right there. I shot Corey a warning look that he ignored.

“I mean, that guy hasn’t deigned to sit with us ever.” Disapproval dripped from Corey, and I saw him trade looks with Jane and then Logan. It all felt too conspiratorial for my liking. Especially since I didn’t appear to be within the trust circle.

I shrugged. “It’s been a week of firsts.”

My cell phone went off, interrupting Corey’s next retort.

“Saved by the phone,” I grinned as I flipped it open. “Hello?”

“Hey, Mackenzie. It’s Tim.”

I drew a complete blank. I sat there and tried to think if I knew anyone by that name. If some “Tim” from school wanted to talk to me, why wouldn’t he just walk over to the table? Unless this was some creepy stalker who had managed to get my cell phone number. Considering the way my Facebook in-box had exploded with friend requests, it wasn’t such a crazy thought.

“Tim,” I mouthed to Corey and Jane questioningly. And then it hit me. Of course, Timothy Goff: rock superstar. My life is insane.

“Hey, Tim.” I jerked up in my seat. “How’s it going?”

“I’m good. Listen, we’ve got the night off and ... Well, we’re heading back to LA tomorrow since ... We’re scheduled to be on Ellen before we lay down some tracks for our next CD... .” I heard him breathe in exasperation. “I’m going about this all wrong. I was just wondering ... do you think Corey is free?”

I couldn’t have been more surprised if Jane had hit me with a stun gun.

“Free?” I repeated.

“God, I shouldn’t be doing it like this. It’s pathetic. Next thing you know I’ll be slipping Corey a paper asking how much he likes me with three boxes for him to check. Let’s just pretend this didn’t happen.”

“Hold up,” I said, trying to prevent information overload.

“I know I’m going too fast, but I thought since I’m leaving soon I should probably make my move now. But I’m way off base, right? He’s probably dating someone. God, he has a girlfriend!”

“Um, s-single,” I stuttered, still trying to process the fact that a rock star appeared to need my help with his love life. “Totally single.”

“Oh.” That shut him up for a second. “So do you think he might be interested ...”

“I think ‘interested’ is an understatement.” I grinned hugely at Corey as he and Jane hung on my every word.

“Really?” Tim sounded shocked, relieved, and pleased. “I thought that maybe he ... but I wasn’t sure.” There was a pause as what I’d said soaked in. “Thanks, Mackenzie. I had a feeling about you from the moment we met.”

I laughed. “You did? And what feeling was that?”

“That you’re the girl next door who doesn’t know how great she really is.”

“Aw, I’m blushing,” I said, amused to note that my cheeks felt ruddier than they had been when Patrick flirted with me.

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