Chapter 31

Joe was waiting for me in the front of the school the next morning.

He had texted earlier to see if I needed a ride, but I’d said no.

“Okay, honey.” My mom put the car in park. Her eyes looked past me to where Joe was waiting, and she sighed. “That’s Joe?”

“Yeah.”

“He’s handsome, isn’t he?”

“Mom!” The back of my neck got hot.

She grinned, ducking her head. “What? I have eyes. I’m not blind.” She bit her lip...