Top Ten Uses for an Unworn Prom Dress by Tina Ferraro

Author:Tina Ferraro [Ferraro, Tina]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, azw3
ISBN: 978-0-307-49203-6
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: 2006-06-12T16:00:00+00:00

“I told you,” Jared spat at Rascal, his mouth pulled tight against his teeth. “She's off-limits.”

Rascal shuffled his body weight on my front walk and grunted out a laugh. “Yeah? She told Kylie you're not even her boyfriend.”

What in the world was Rascal even doing here?

Rascal must have felt my presence, because without tearing his gaze from Jared's, he called out to me. “Hey, Nicolette! Your bodyguard here seems to have a problem with me being on your property!”

I dropped the flyers in a pile on the lawn and moved in closer. “Jared was just leaving, actually,” I informed them both.

Rascal forced a laugh, then body-slammed Jared, whose face went all blotchy with anger. He swung out, his fist connecting with Rascal's nose, making a sickening crunching sound.

Ack! My hands slapped to my own nose with a cringe.

I braced for an explosion of blood. But Rascal just cradled his nose with one hand, and advanced on Jared with the other. “I'll kill you, McCreary!”

“Guys!” I screamed, jumping up and down, like that was going to make a difference. “Guys! Stop it! Before some neighbor calls the police or something!”

Rascal threw a punch, but the pain probably threw off his aim, because Jared ducked away easily. Then Jared responded with a right hook. Which skimmed the top of Rascal's head, knocking him to the ground.

I dove to Rascal's side on the pavement, scraping my knee, and threw myself over his chest. Then I glared up at Jared, a dare probably shimmering in my eyes. I wanted this fight over before someone really got hurt. “Jared, enough!”

“Nic,” he said, wiping sweat and dirt off his forehead, his voice softening. “Nic.”

“Just … go!” I cried. Beneath me, Rascal was scrambling to get up.

Jared's jaw knotted as if he had something more to say but was chewing the words to keep them inside. He shrugged and turned toward his car.

I squirmed around over Rascal. Whose face was mere inches from mine. Wow. “You okay?”

“I will be. After I kill him.”

“Forget about that,” I said, pulling back.

He sat up, touching the side of his nose. He winced. “You got any ice?”

“Sure.” I found my way to my feet.

“And a nice soft couch or someplace to rest my head?”

My brain scrambled. Mom would ground me for life if I brought a guy in when she wasn't home. Especially when that guy was the culprit behind the refrigerator list. But she'd also taught me to be kind and compassionate … and he was hurt.

“Yeah, sure,” I said, and fished inside my purse for my keys.

We staggered toward the door. I got it open and helped him through.

“You're probably wondering why I came by here today,” he said, leaning on me as if his legs might be injured too.

I nodded. Understatement of the Year.

“I wanted to talk to you about helping Jared and me put things right before the homecoming game so I don't get suspended.”

My face must have reflected my total shock, because a slow smile crept over his face.

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