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Friday night, Middleville “The only time I’ve ever High Football Stadium, talked to Rick ‘everybody-hadthe bleachers, 6:00 p.m. better-be-impressed-with-me’ “You are in love,” Molly said, Goodrich was last year when I putting her hands on either yelled at him after he pushed side of her face in mock Clive into his locker. Not before surprise.“Kathy Luder! Of all and not since. He would not people, I never thought you want me or any of your other would fall for the star of the friends at his party.” football team.” “People change.You don’t “Stop it. I’m not in love,” know him. We’ve had a lot of fun Kathy said, her eyes fixed on in chemistry, and we had a great the players huddled on the talk on the phone last night,” field.“I am simply impressed Kathy said.“Maybe we need to that Rick is so graceful.The give them a chance.” By “them” quarterback determines the she meant the popular kids, and plays. It’s very strategic.This is between Kathy and Molly “them” a thinking man’s game.” didn’t need a definition. “Oh no, you don’t,” Molly “You told him you wouldn’t said, crossing her arms.“We go without me, didn’t you?” came here to make fun of the Molly asked. cheerleaders and to support “It is just a party!” Kathy said. the band. Don’t you go and “It’ll be fun.” pretend like you’re interested “Well, this is a role reversal,” in football. I know what you’re Molly said. interested in.” “A rose by any other name. . . “You’re just jealous,”Kathy .” Kathy said. said.“You wish he was your “Enough, already. I don’t like chemistry partner,not mine.And him, Kathy. He’s mean. And I as to football,Horatio,there are don’t like football. And you’ve By Kathy Luder more things in the universe than never liked it either,” Molly said. imagined in your philosophy.” “But you’ve gone along with me “Nice. A Shakespeare cliché,” Molly said, smirking.“You’re out when I chased my own bad boys, so I’ll do it. But I can’t stay late. of material.You like him.” I have to work in the morning.” “He called me last night,” Kathy said, looking down at her Kathy reached over and half-hugged Molly.“That’s why I feet, unable to suppress a smile. love you, Molly,” she said, bubbling with excitement. “Really?”Molly said, her eyebrows arched and eyes wide open. “Yeah,” Kathy said, returning her gaze to Molly and trying to Goodrich Farms, behind the barn, 10:30 p.m. look defiant.“What’s wrong with that?” She could feel her heart Rick walked Kathy and Molly to the fire.“Look,” he said,“I racing. She was nervous about Rick and wanted Molly’s know you guys aren’t into this, but my dad bought a keg for approval. Her words came out a little too quickly as she said, the team. His only rule is that everyone has to stay the night. No “He broke up with Hilary. He wants us to go to his house for a drinking and driving.” party tonight.” Molly looked sideways at Kathy, and Kathy knew what she “Us?” Molly asked.“You, maybe. Not me.” was thinking.They’d always been able to talk with their eyes. “He mentioned you,” Kathy said quietly. Molly was giving her the “I-told-you-so” look, but Kathy just “That’s why you’re all dressed up, isn’t it? Who wears a skirt nodded. Molly stayed quiet. to a football game? You’re on the prowl!” Molly said, smiling Mr. Goodrich was standing by the fire with a coffee can. ear to ear. “Good evening, ladies,” he said, glancing at them.“Deposit your “Oh, come on, Molly. Let’s go,” Kathy said. keys. I won’t have any drunk drivers on my watch.”
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