As we grabbed a bite to eat in a nearby diner, Brad, Romand and Delroy headed to the bathroom, leaving Zack and I alone.
He suddenly propped himself up on his elbows and gushed, "Not to sound like a hormonal teenage girl, but what's the deal with you and Eric?"
I sighed before replying, "I don't actually know... He kissed me and all but, when it comes down to it, I think he prefers Molly. He makes me feel like his 'main girl' though when I'm around, but I'm just not sure," I ranted, convinicingly soudning like I actually gave a flying fuck.
After a moment of pondering, Zack said, "My advice? If you feel he prefers someone else then don't go for him. Besides; you deserve better."
I smiled, despite myself; "Thanks Zack," I started, but then realised an excuse for how I could still play along with Eric's romance; "But would you say he's leading me on?" I asked, battering my lashes innocently.
"Well, yeah, I guess so," Zack confirmed, leaning back in his chair.
"Then why don't I play him at his own game, and I lead him on...."
This seemed to peak Zack's interest, as he leanded forward again.
"Go on," he urged.
"What if I played along with all his games but, when it comes down to it, I reject him.... say at prom," I continued, my idea unravelling more and more as I said it out loud; "He'll probably expect me to say yes if he asks me after everything, but what if I say I had someone else in mind..... or even that I've already been asked?" I suggested.
"Who?" asked a now eager Zack.
"I don't know," I admitted, slumping back.
"I'd go with you," I absently heard a small voice say.
"Hmm?"
"I said I'll go with you, as part of the plan," Zack declared, definitively, his eyes trained on me with extreme focus.
He leaned back again, smiling and I grinned back.
"Sure," I whispered.
"Great let's make it official," he took my hand; "Kate McQuaid will you go to prom with me?"
"Yeah, Zack- I'd love to," I grinned, and we shook on it.
Then we pulled back and started talking like normal so when the boys returned, they were none the wiser...
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