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008. make a move

"So, Julie, your first date with Nick," Flynn said with a smirk after Julie and Luke sat back down at the lunch table. "How do you think it'll go?"

Julie shook her head. "Can we talk about something else, please?"

Luke smiled and nodded uncomfortably. "Yeah. Please."

Flynn's eyes flickered in between Julie and Luke. She couldn't help but wonder if the two had just had a moment before. They were so... in sync.

"I asked Carrie out," Reggie said with a shrug.

Julie's eyebrows shot up. "You what?! Come on, Reggie! Out of all of the people in the school, you asked out Carrie Wilson?!"

"Yeah, seriously," commented Luke. "Jules is right. What are you doing, asking Carrie out? I mean, I know she's attractive but-"

Julie forcefully elbowed him. "You're not helping!"

Luke sheepishly looked down at the table with a little smile. "Sorry, Julie."

Alex looked in between Julie and Luke and let out a content sigh. "Wow. I guess there really are some sparks in between some people in the band."

"Hey, not now, Alex!" Reggie exclaimed. "We're talking about me and Carrie!"

"Yeah," Luke agreed, staring Alex down. "Not now, man."

Flynn stared at Reggie and asked him, "So why did you ask Carrie out? Are you stirring up some evil revenge plan or something?"

Reggie looked appalled. "That is so rude, Flynn! Carrie is a good singer and really hot--"

"Can we not talk about how hot girls are? It's kinda disrespectful," said Julie.

Reggie rolled his eyes. "Sorry, Julie."

Luke nudged him. Reggie didn't understand. "Hey! I said I'm sorry!"

Luke then turned to Julie and said, "I'm sorry about Reg. You've probably noticed, but he's a little... slow sometimes."

Flynn covered her mouth with her hand, trying to hide a laugh. "That's for sure."

Alex shuddered. "Julie's right. I really don't wanna hear about how hot girls are. Instead, we should be talking about why Nick's been acting weird. I still think Caleb might have something to do with it."

Julie raised an eyebrow. "Caleb? The same Caleb who tried to kill you guys? Are you serious?"

Alex shrugged. "He might. I mean... I haven't tried talking to Willie yet 'cause I just dunno how that's gonna go, but there's a possibility. I mean, that guy hates us."

Julie focused and said, "Maybe I can ask him some questions only Nick would know on our date tonight. That would work, right?"

Luke groaned. "Come on, Jules! I thought we weren't gonna talk about the date."

Flynn rolled her eyes. "Just because you're jealous of Nick, doesn't mean you get to talk to Julie that way."

The entire table went silent.

Luke stuttered as his face became flushed. "I-- I'm-- I'm not j-- jealous of that-- that guy! He's-- like-- I don't know, a really messed up dude!"

Julie nervously shifted in her seat. "Can we talk about something else?"

"Yeah!" Luke exclaimed. "We can start working on a new song!"

"No!" Flynn exclaimed. She pointed at Luke and Julie as she said, "You two have got to figure out how to work things out! It's not like it's a secret at this point you two have feelings for each other!"