Dumplin' by Murphy Julie

Author:Murphy,Julie
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Published: 2015-04-05T16:00:00+00:00

I didn’t actually consider the logistics of getting from point A to point B when I was scribbling across my face. After looking myself over in the mirror, I realize that there is no turning back. Even if I want to. I guess it’s called permanent marker for a reason.

Walking to the parking lot as quickly as I can, I flip my hair over my head like Cousin Itt and rely on whatever sight I have through the strands, praying to Baby Jesus that I don’t get hit by a car.

And there he is. Walking to his car.

“Mitch!” I yell. “Mitch!”

This is a bad idea. I think it’s actually safe to say that all my ideas are bad ideas.

He turns. “Will?” Deep concern lines his face. “Did something happen? Are you okay?”

When I’m within a few steps, I flip my hair back, letting him see my face.

His concern fades into confusion. “snikwaH eidaS ot oG?”

“Shit,” I say. “I wrote it in the mirror.”

He glances down, trying to hide his smile from me as he twists his toe in the gravel.

“So you wanna?” I ask. “Go to Sadie Hawkins?”

“I don’t know.” His cheeks swell. He’s a boy struck with relief because I haven’t forgotten his birthday. I am a hideous person. “Are you gonna wear a dress?”

“Are you?”

He slips his hands into his pockets. “Yeah, I’ll go with you.” He reaches forward and rubs my forehead with his thumb. “That’s permanent, isn’t it?”

“Forever,” I say.

His eyes flood with light.

I should’ve added, “As friends.” Go to Sadie Hawkins as friends? But it’s too late now. I won’t ruin this for him, though I worry I might have only done it for me.

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