SWAPPED

te." The county fair was closing for the final time that night before it was packed up and moved to a new

ling in her purse for her phone. "I know it's here somewhere," she whispered to herself. Her hands went through al

You've already given me a headache from eating those chili cheese fries. She though

ght. French fries. Yes," she repeated incoherently. She took another look

hysterical, he started to w

hone," Kelly said

ying the deep-fried Oreos and fries. I reca

, so he urged she find another way. Kelly snorted in her head at the idea. She was fully aware of the kind of "ri

ter taking a quick glimpse at her watch, she craned he

, I think I left it there." Mark's expression fell in despair the moment she stated those words. Her closest companion was

course of action. "Arrive in line. She called over her shoulder,

isappointment, Kelly hurried over to the table where they had previously sat and saw it was empty. Even though she was aware of the slim chance, it still ached to realize

she straightened the chair. She snatched it, hope bursting in her chest. It was, indeed, her phone! She sighed deeply, relieved to have it

oon as she spotted Kell

" To have a better idea of how long they would have to wait, she leaned around the pair

d, curious to find out how Kelly's relationship w

ggested Brent, a senior, to assist her since she had been having trouble with trigonometry.

ome close over the semester and would stay together for a few hours after their tutoring sessions. He had become Kelly's major crush, so when he we

internship." She was aware that having a crush on her instructor was ridiculous and cliche, yet

so depressed because she knew how much her closest friend loves him. "You may send

ome out as needy or impatient. Besides, it's not like anything will eve

ould text him to wish him a happy day or something. That wouldn't come out a

rk was a true fan of the Ferris wheel. "I serious

city is visible! It's also really romantic to be outside under the stars." Mark'

r afters and fairy tales existed. Kelly was more grounded than that; she understood that love came with just a

m Mark, who narrowed her gaze. She

Mark and said, "You can always ride with me, pretty thang." As he spoke, the air was heavy w

k. With her pinky up in the air, she caught his hand between her thu

you'll undoubtedly be in my dreams this evening.

and whistles. With a tone full of contempt, she

n in college?" Eric and his pals used to argue all the time over which girls were the prettiest or t

hem to come on. He had a frown on his face as they took their seats.

onic contrast between the two. Kelly remarked,

ould have played Grumpy in Snow Whi

de. When getting out of the carriage, wait until the trip has stopped completely." The voice paused for a m

looks and started laughing. The ride gave way abruptly and began to

w them when Mark sighed a bit. "There is just o

her legs. "I'm not sure. Our senior year excites me

ers to. Mark countered, "At least your brother will

nt, while the coaches utilized it as a kind of mentorship program. The first-years were their personal slaves. The freshman were expected to fetch lunches, clean

o barely fits in his skull. I detest to witness what transpires when

be as horrible,"

shook her head. "Mark, the eternal optimist

, "You have to give your

been given to him with a golden spoon. He barely works at school or in athletics, but he does well in both! He r

ow. "It seems like jealousy be

g nature. If he bothered to put in the effort, he could be so much more." Kelly gave a

Mark shrugged. It's his existence. "Let h

chool," she said. She detested her brother's practice of having sex with girls. Too

ee, fearing that she would burst out laughing. Before the females quickly left, Mark turned around and shouted, "Have a gre

ly's parents had given the twins a silver BMW to share, but Eric ended up driving it most of the time due to football practice. Kelly

's out of your way but do you mind?" She offered her

ven inquire? She motioned to her bl

and turned on the radio. "So, are we on for the beach tomor

ext you, and we can talk further." She retrie

e ya later," Mark said

bably took Bella to a party before they performed the horizontal dance because he knew him. She estimated th

brador Retriever, five years old. Kelly thought of him as hers even though he was supposed

dy for bed. When she got in, Tucker was already curled up on her comforter. Sh

wild. Every book's characters and atmosphere would come to life for her, acting out like a movie in her head. She was an avid reader of roman

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