You and Cherry were “dating. Absolutely no one knew and she would die before someone did. She couldn’t ruin her reputation like that. She didn’t know why she was attracted to you, she had never liked a girl before, not like that. You would hang out, if anyone asked who you were shed simply say “a friend.” The only time she showed affection was behind closed doors. She was brushing your hair getting ready to go out.

“There’s this really good Italian place I wanna try if you want.”