Getting the Boot by Peggy Guthart Strauss

Author:Peggy Guthart Strauss
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Group US

Joe appeared at Kelly’s bedroom door only minutes after she finished with Dr. W and immediately grabbed her up in a crushing bear hug. “I’ve been out of my mind worrying about you, babe. Where have you been? I’ve come up here six times already.”

Sheela, who was sitting at her desk in the common room, rolled her eyes. She pointedly turned her back on them and returned to her reading assignment. Kelly shut the bedroom door. She had no idea what she was going to say, but she certainly didn’t want Sheela to hear it.

“I just got totally reamed by Dr. W and Andrea. I had to wake her up last night to get into the building, and they’re both megapissed at me. They even called my parents.”

Kelly was exaggerating; as far as she was concerned, Dr. W and Andrea had been incredibly fair with her. But she wanted to make Joe feel as guilty as possible. He deserved it after what he had put her through. “Now I have to work on some special mural project. Where the hell were you guys? You were supposed to come back for me, remember?”

Joe’s face was the picture of remorse. Aargh. The last thing she wanted was for him to be sweet right now. “It was pretty bad, Kel. Laura puked for like an hour straight, and when we brought her home, her father basically threatened to kill me and Rod. We were all the way over by Trastevere, and we couldn’t get a cab. We didn’t get back till like four A.M.” He sat on the bed and looked up at her winningly. “How could you think I’d forget about you?”

Kelly felt herself wavering, but shook it off. “Look, I covered your asses this time, but I’m not gonna do it again. I don’t even understand why I did it—anyone with half a brain would have hung you out to dry after what you did to me, not to mention poor Laura. You drugged us, for God’s sake! I don’t think I can trust you anymore.”

Joe was hanging his head, but his face still wore its usual smirk. “Seriously, Kel, I think you’re making a big deal out of nothing, don’t you? I just wanted to make you feel better.”

“How dare you say that! I was terrified, stuck at that club all by myself. And now Dr. Wainwright is making me work on some art project so he can keep an eye on me.” She paused, cheeks flaming. “He specifically said you and I shouldn’t hang out anymore.”

To her surprise, Joe smiled broadly. “But that’s so cool, like Romeo and Juliet. Sneaking around is a great way to spice up a relationship.” He leaned in for a kiss, but Kelly pushed him away.

“What the hell is wrong with you? Have you heard one word I said? Keep it up, Joe—you’ll end up getting expelled. We’re definitely finished.”

Joe stared at her for a long moment, his eyes blazing with anger. Then his mouth twisted into a sarcastic smile.

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