The Last Stretch

"When did hate suddenly turn into interest? I should sue the dictionary companies." I fume with a groan, and Dash pats my back soothingly.

"Suddenly?" He huffs. "I've always known."

I don't even have to look up from my staring intently at the floor to see his growing smile.

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Tove and Callon are doing fine on their separate track teams.
Just as they have been since the beginning of high school.

But it's junior year, and their school isn't exactly floating in money.

Now there's only one track team at the high school.

And guess who have to be captains together?