Kart Competition by Jake Maddox

Author:Jake Maddox
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: 9781434259769, 9781434262097, Fiction, Jake Maddox Sports Stories, Sports & Recreation/Miscellaneous, Boys & Men, Social Issues/Friendship, Social Issues/Bullying
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2014-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

Jake stopped pushing his kart and turned to face Ted. He didn’t say anything.

“We’re supposed to be learning how to tune up our own karts,” Ted went on. “It’s half the point of the camp. It’s not just about showing off how cool your dad is and how much money you have!”

Jake took a deep breath. “Look,” he said. “I have another go-kart at home in the garage. It’s just as good as this one. You can use it all summer if you want.”

“What?” Ted said.

“And I can ask my dad’s team to help you as much as they can,” Jake offered.

Ted felt his face get hot. He glared at Jake. “That’s not the point!” he snapped. “I don’t need your help!” With that, Ted stomped off toward the track.

Ash caught up with Ted at the track. “What is your problem?” she demanded.

“Oh, leave me alone,” Ted said. He pretended to be concentrating hard on his car. He really didn’t want a lecture from Ash — mainly because he knew she was right.

“I will not leave you alone,” Ash said. “You say it’s unfair and treat Jake like dirt. Jake offers to level the playing field for you, and you shout at him some more.”

“Why are you defending him so much, anyway?” Ted said. He squinted up at her. “You have a crush on him or something?”

A few of the guys nearby laughed, and Ted smiled.

“Shut up, Ted,” Ash said. Her face went beet red, and she hurried away.

“I’ll take that as a yes,” said a boy nearby. The rest of the guys chuckled.

Now I’m insulting my friends too? Ted thought. What is wrong with me?

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