Recovering from his memories of Clair. He shares some of this information with Jason.
"So you're saying she's HOT?" Jason asks Nick.
"Yes. Probably too h-"
"Great!" Jason dials the number on Nick's phone.
"Hello?" Clair answers the phone.
"Hi, is Clair there?" Jason asks.
"Yes. I'm Clair... Who are you?"
"I'm Jason, Nick's secretary... or I mean, promoter," Jason smirks at his own scheme "I was just calling to let you know that there is going to be a big party at Nick's house this weekend. It's Corey's shipping party. Before he goes off to the Navy. Everyone is welcome. Do you know how to get there?"
"Hummm..." She processes the pitch. "I think I know where it is".
"Great, so we'll see you there?"
"Maybe." Her voice is a blend of suspicion and amusement.
"Ok, Great!" Jason hangs up the phone, grinning broadly at Nick.
Nick is mortified. He feels like throwing up.
***
"You going to Tomas'?" Jason asks as they head to their cars after class.
"Nah. I think I'll just go to bed. I'm pretty beat" Nick rakes his fingers over his face and through his hair with an exaggerated yawn.
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Teen FictionComing of age at the beginning of the 21st century. War, technology, and pop culture collide to shape this motley crew of high schoolers on the verge of graduation.
