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surfers—groms.”
    â€œWell, I’m not exactly a benny or a grom, but it would be cool to come watch you sometime.”
    â€œAwesome!” Landon didn’t take his eyes off her.
    Missy looked around at the others at the table. “The Beans could have a beach party after.”
    â€œI have the perfect new bikini for it,” Kathi put in.
    That’s it? Zee silently asked Kathi. Aren’t you going to give Missy a hands-off Landon comment? For once, Zee wanted Kathi’s claws to come out, but it was like she didn’t even care!
    If Kathi wasn’t going to do anything, Zee would have to. She had no choice but to get Landon away from Missy.
    â€œUmmmm…Landon?” Zee said. “I just remembered, I want to talk to you about your costumes. I cut out a bunch of pictures from magazines and catalogs, but I left them in my locker. Do you want to come with me and look at them?”
    â€œDo you want me to come, too?” Kathi asked.
    Now Kathi wanted to get involved? “No, I can handle it,” Zee said.
    â€œBut Kathi is working on costumes with you,” Jasper pointed out. “I think she should go.”
    Zee pointed to Kathi’s half-eaten lunch. “She shouldn’t have to interrupt her lunch.”
    â€œNo prob,” Kathi said. “I’d rather hang out here. I didn’t want you to think I was slacking off.”
    â€œYour mother would spontaneously combust if she found out you were going off with Landon alone,” Chloe whispered.
    Zee looked around. “We’re not going to be alone. There are a ton of people here.”
    â€œYou know that’s not what she meant,” Chloe said.
    â€œYou’re one of my best friends,” Zee whispered. “Aren’t you rooting for me and Landon?”
    â€œI’m looking out for you,” Chloe said. “And if my best friend is grounded, I won’t get to hang out with her.”
    â€œI won’t get grounded if no one tells my parents.” Zee turned away from Chloe. “Come on, Landon,” she said.
    Zee and Landon headed toward the cafeteria door. Just as she was about to exit, a large body blocked her path. Adam!

    â€œI don’t believe this!” Zee slumped forward.
    Zee’s brother gave her a sly smile. “Nice try,” he said.
    Zee turned to Landon. “On second thought, I’ll show you the costumes in music class tomorrow.”
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    E-ZEE: Do ur parents act crazy b/c u have a b/f?
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    SPARKLEGRRL: Not really.
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    E-ZEE: I wish mine traveled like urs.
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    SPARKLEGRRL: No, u don’t.
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    E-ZEE: U r right, I guess. But I do wish mine didn’t have so many rules.
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    SPARKLEGRRL: Mine have rules. My nanny is the enforcer. LOL! But she’s French, and it’s not such a big deal here.
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    E-ZEE: I wish I ws French.
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    SPARKLEGRRL: THAT I believe. LYLAS.
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    E-ZEE: <33
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10
Second (-hand) Chances
    W hile Zee and Chloe finished changing into their gym clothes, Kathi, Jen, and Missy were practicing dance steps for the musical in the locker room. Jen kicked her leg up high, then arched her back.

    â€œOh, that’s so cool,” Missy said. “Then we can do this.” She reached out, first with her right hand, then with her left.
    Zee pulled her gym shirt over her head. “Cool beans!” she said.
    â€œLet’s go practice it in the gym,” Kathi suggested. “There’s more room.”
    â€œAll right!” Jen bounced excitedly.
    â€œMy parents said I can have a sleepover on Friday night,” Missy told the others as they headed out of the locker room. “You guys are all invited.”
    Kathi clapped. “Excellent! I love snooping inside other people’s houses.”
    Chloe turned to her. “You know you said that out loud, don’t you?”
    â€œOh, is there something wrong with that?” Kathi