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faces.” That got her attention. She glanced over her shoulder and saw her entourage right where she left them, looking lost without her and definitely staring like they saw a hunk of meat. She flashed them a look that said they were failing miserably at trying to act cool. Then she shot me a hateful look before resuming her position of smiling pleasantly at Brennan. MY GUY.  
          “I’ve seen you around school, and I’m sure you’ve seen me too, but it’s nice to finally meet you.” She held out her hand for Brennan to shake, and he shook it politely.    
          Her tone and her insinuations made me want to puke. I wish I could make Ellie disappear just as quickly as she had appeared. I cleared my throat and reminded her, “Ellie, your friends are waiting.”
          Ellie wouldn’t take a hint. She continued standing there. Acknowledging me, she said, “How did you manage to trick this cutie,” she smiled widely at Brennan, then turned back to me, “into taking you out? Are you paying him?”  
          “Of course not,” I exclaimed, my face turning as red as my hair. I am going to kill Ellie when I get home.  
          “I asked Josie out,” Brennan stated, matter-of-factly, surprising even me. He looked into my eyes, urging me to play along.
          “Yeah, right?” laughed Ellie, bringing me back to reality.    
          Brennan glared angrily at Ellie. “I did. Why is that so hard to believe?”  
          “Just look at her,” Ellie said, her voice full of disapproval.  
          “I am looking at her and I happen to like what I see.” He didn’t have to say that. He smiled at me, and my heart raced. Does this mean Brennan actually likes me? Is my 10 step plan working?  
          The look on Ellie’s face was priceless. Her jaw dropped to the floor. She couldn’t believe Brennan would willingly ask me out. When the shock wore off, Ellie calmly retorted, “Ah, that’s sweet of you to lie, so you don’t hurt her feelings.”
          “I’m not lying.” He scowled, appearing offended that she had called him a liar. Ignoring Ellie and directing his attention to me, Brennan said, “Are you ready to go?   I think the movie starts soon.”  
          I didn’t know if Brennan was serious, or if he was just putting on a big show to put Ellie in her place, but either way I didn’t care. “Yeah, I’m all finished,” I responded.  
          Brennan collected our plates and brushed passed Ellie as if she wasn’t there.  
          “Humph.” She stormed away and rejoined her friends. I could see them huddled together, no doubt trying to figure out what had just happened. I smiled and waved at them.  
          Brennan returned to the table, “Ready?” He held his hand out to me and helped me up. He didn’t let go as we made our way to the exit, causing Ellie and her friends to gasp. Tingles traveled from my hand all the way up my arm. Is this normal? I looked down at our intertwined hands and smiled, wondering if Brennan could feel the heat too.  
          As soon as we were back out onto the sidewalk, Brennan exclaimed, “Now I understand why you wanted to trade her for all four of my siblings.”  
          “So do you want to make a deal?” I teased.
          “Definitely not,” he said, shaking his head.   “Let’s just say that I have a new appreciation for my three brothers and sister.” His blue eyes sparkled, and I could tell he enjoyed his family, even if it was large.
          We had arrived at the crosswalk, and I was happy to note that he was still holding my hand. He could have let it go; we hadn’t been in view of the pizza place for a couple of minutes. I didn’t want him to let go. Ever. Carefully I leaned over, and with my free hand, I pushed the button for the little white hand to indicate it was safe to cross.
          “Thanks for sticking up for me back there,” I pointed behind me, toward the pizza shop.