My Secret Boyfriend by McDaniel Lurlene

Author:McDaniel, Lurlene [McDaniel, Lurlene]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lerner Books
Published: 2011-10-31T06:00:00+00:00

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The Polar Palace was crowded when Jordan and Ryan entered. The smells of vanilla and hot fudge made her mouth water. Laurie waved to them from a back booth, and the couple made their way through the crowd. Jordan’s eyes darted nervously around, searching for Jennifer, but she didn’t see her. She was so relieved that she sighed out loud. Jordan felt she could fake her way through a session with Laurie, but facing the third degree from Jennifer was another matter.

After introductions, she leaned over and asked, “So, where’s Princess Jennifer? I thought for sure I’d stumble over her when I came through the door.”

“She and Glen broke up. And you know Jennifer—she lays low until she has someone to impress us with.”

“Maybe we won’t see her for the rest of the year then,” Jordan said dryly.

A waitress came to their table. “What’ll it be?”

Jordan pointed to the menu printed on the placemats, and Ryan studied the offerings. “What’s a Hog Wallow?”

Wade said, “A Texas-sized bowl of ice cream.”

“It says it’s only for big ice cream lovers. Do you all want to get one?”

Jordan opened her mouth to explain something, but Wade and Laurie flashed her a look. Wade said, “I’ll split the cost of one with you. But you’ve got to finish the whole thing.”

Ryan looked doubtful. “A bowl of ice cream? I won’t have any trouble. I hope there’s enough for the rest of you.”

The other three exchanged glances. “We’ll take small bites,” Jordan told him, suppressing a smile.

After the waitress left, Wade turned to Ryan. “So how do you like living here so far?”

Ryan shrugged. “It’s all right. And school’s school.”

“Yeah, but getting to live with Jordan and to see each other every day. . . ,” Laurie interjected.

Ryan gave her a questioning glance. “So?”

Jordan racked her brain for a way to steer the conversation in another direction. “Did I tell you Ryan’s a basketball player? He’s very athletic.”

“Really?” Wade asked. “Are you any good?”

“I’m okay.”

Jordan scoffed. “He’s terrific.”

“Of course you would think so,” Laurie said. “You’re prejudiced.”

Ryan turned toward Jordan. “Why are you prejudiced?”

Jordan ignored his question. “Isn’t Coach Couchman looking for new players?” she asked.

“Coach is always looking for new players. You should try out,” Wade urged. “You’ve only missed about four weeks of practice. The first game is in two weeks.”

“I don’t know,” Ryan turned his broad shoulders. “My mom hasn’t found an apartment or a job. When she does, it may not even be in this school district.”

“But you could play until she does,” Jordan said eagerly, while hoping the conversation remained focused on Ryan and not the two of them.

“I’ll think about it.”

“Jordan says you two have been jogging together,” Laurie commented.

“When she can keep up,” Ryan chucked Jordan’s chin.

“Did you jog in the Rockies? Wasn’t it hard to breathe so high up?” Laurie asked.

“The Rockies?” Ryan looked confused. Jordan dropped her spoon to the floor with a distracting clatter.

Fortunately, as she bent to retrieve it, the waitress brought out the ice-cream order.

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