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from there on my own. ”
    Ollie wasn’t sure what reaction he’d get, but he was relieved when Sparks cheered him. “Sounds good. We’ll get you the girl.”
    “Just like that?”
    “Just like that.”
    “You’re not going to pull any tricks or get me punched in the ear all along the way, are you?”
    “That kind of stuff is all up to you. Remember, you deserved it. If you get damaged along the way, it’s not my fault.”
    “Okay. Okay. I shouldn’t have brought that up. I’ll let it go.”
    “You may get yourself punched anyway though, even if you don’t deserve it.”
    “Why? Who?”
    “Remember when I said you’d have to do something in return? Well, a guy is going to come into your life and you’ll have to really be on your toes with him. He’s most likely going to sock you in the nose at some point, though it’s pretty hard to tell exactly when or why.”
    “And I won’t deserve it? What kind of guy does that?” It seemed evident to Ollie that Sparks not only found the thought entertaining, but also that he was looking forward to it.
    “You won’t deserve it, at least as far as you’re concerned. But in his eyes you will. When you’re not expecting it: pow!”
    “You think this is funny, Bomber? What kind of friend is this guy?”
    “I never said anything about him being a friend. Anyway he won’t be the same kind of friend as, say, Keith is. But yeah… he’ll be a friend of yours. In a way.”
    “Stop being cryptic.”
    “I’m not being cryptic, I’m explaining stuff to you in advance.”
    “You are being cryptic; listen to you.”
    “A guy explains stuff in advance and he’s told he’s being cryptic.”
    “Just stop it. You are.”
    “It’s kinda hard not to be cryptic when that’s how the whole thing works anyway, okay?”
    “Alright, alright.”
    “I know, okay. I’ll be nice.”
    “Just whatever. Are you gonna help me get the girl or what?”
    “Yup.”
    “Do you already have someone in mind? I mean, you already know who she is?”
    “Sure do.”
    “And you’re sure I can get her?”
    “Pretty sure. How many ways are you gonna ask me the same question?”
    “Look, this is all new to me. I’m still trying to figure out the rules or whatever. How long are you, ya know, gonna help me?”
    “That’s up to you, ultimately. You can kick me out right now or you can keep me around forever.”
    “But I won’t keep you around forever, will I? You already know that, too, don’t you?”
    “Yup.”
    “All right then. I don’t want you hanging around forever, so as soon as we kiss you take off.”
    “Not a bad idea.”
    Ollie’s eyes squinted slightly. “You’re up to something. You’re not going to take off, are you? You’re thinking that you won’t want to split right when things start to get juicy.”
    “Cross my heart. As soon as you want me gone, I’m gone.”
    “When we kiss, right?”
    “As soon as you want me gone.”
    Ollie squinted his eyes again, then decided to jump to the next topic. “Okay, so first things first. How do I get started? When do I get started? How do I meet this girl? Want me to go bump into her or sit next to her in the library or something?”
    “Relax, Ollster. You’ve already seen her before. She’s in one of your classes. You’ve just never talked to her. We’re gonna take care of that today.” Sparks was grinning.
    “Okay. So I’ll go meet the girl, dazzle her a little, and before you know it...”
    “Yes and no. “Ollie,” Sparks said, stopping. “You’re all wrapped up in stuff that doesn’t really matter. In the end, if we’re gonna do this, you’re going to have to do things my way.”
    Ollie thought about it. “Yeah. I figured that.” He wasn’t quite sure he wanted to know what Sparks meant by that.
    “I’m here to help you, all you want, but you’re going to have to help me with some other things along the way.”
    “And that’s when I meet my new friend? The guy who’s gonna sucker punch