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in there?
    Before she could say a word, Drew reached down into the basket and pulled out two Subway sandwiches and two bottles of Pepsi. “Sorry, don’t cook.”
    Gemma burst out laughing.
    â€œAnd don’t even think about saying I try too hard. I said in my profile that I like treating ladies like ladies. And you responded. You must have been into the idea.”
    â€œTrue,” Gemma said, settling onto the picnic blanket.
    â€œAnd,” he said, dropping down beside her, “I just wanted to do something I thought you’ve never done before.”
    Drew leaned in and kissed her softly on her lips, taking Gemma completely by surprise. Shivers tingled up and down her spine, and his hands felt sure and strong on her back. She knew it now: Drew was definitely boyfriend material.
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    The End

Think Gemma should run fast in the opposite direction? Then read on!
    Chapter 5
    To Text or Not to Text
    â€œS o Drew is a no?” Maria asked Gemma on their way toto the cafeteria. “I don’t get it. He sounded okay.”
    Gemma looked at her friend incredulously. “Are you talking about before or after he showed up at my house looking like Snoop Dog?”
    â€œOkay, okay,” Maria said, laughing. “But he did admit that was a mistake.”
    Gemma shook her head. “It’s not just that. He was sweet in the texts, but talking to him face-to-face is like pulling teeth.”
    â€œDon’t you mean pulling grillz?” Maria said, grinning.
    Just then, Gemma’s Sidekick went off. She glanced down and saw another message from Drew .

    I wanted 2 say hi and c how your day was going.

    â€œDang, dude does not play,” Maria commented as they walked into the lunchroom. “You dumped him and he’s still texting you?”
    Gemma stuck the Sidekick back into her purse and zipped it up. “Well, not exactly,” she admitted.
    Maria’s eyes widened. “You didn’t tell him yet?”
    â€œI didn’t have the chance. But I will as soon as possible.”
    â€œYou’re not going to at least write back?” Maria asked. She put a hand on her hip. “Well, I guess that’s one way of letting a brother know he’s been fired.”
    Gemma shrugged. At that point she didn’t know how she was going to handle Drew.
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    In English class, while Mr. Martin was droning on about Othello, Gemma thought she might as well just get it over with. She pulled out her cell and began texting.

    Hi Drew,
    I think it may be better if we were just friends.
    TTYL
    Gemma

    She stared at the message. Well, that sounded stupid. She hit the delete button and started over again.

    Drew,
    Had a great time at the party but don’t think we work well together.

    That sounded even worse. What were they, coworkers? She hit the delete button and tried again.

    Drew,
    You are a nice guy but I don’t think we have that much in common. Thanks for the good time at the party and I’ll talk to you sometime.
    Gemma

    Gemma studied the message. That was perfect. The point was made but not in an insulting way. She hit send. There, it was done. No more Drew.
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    Last period, Gemma met up with Maria by their lockers. “I did it!” she exclaimed.
    â€œDid what?” Maria asked, fiddling with her combination.
    â€œBroke up with Drew.”
    Maria turned and looked at her quizzically. “When did you talk to him?”
    â€œI sent him a text in English class,” Gemma admitted.
    â€œYou didn’t!” Maria yelled. A few of the students nearby stared. “Did you write ‘P.S. I hate your guts so this is why I’m texting you a callous breakup note’ at the end of the message?”
    At the time, Gemma didn’t think it was that bad. In fact she thought she was doing Drew a favor by saving him from further embarrassment. She just wanted to get it over with. But Maria’s response prompted second