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bring him things he couldn’t get for himself. . . .
    â€œWhat will the Hawks do without you?” Haley said.
    â€œThey’ll be fine,” Reese said modestly. He was one of the star players. “Johnny Lane can carry the whole team by himself, practically.”
    â€œThat’s not true,” Haley said. “They need you. They’ll be terrible without you.” She watched for a second as he ate a spoonful of hot fudge. “So what are you going to do with your free time now that you can’t shoot hoops?”
    â€œWell, in a way it’s a blessing in disguise,” Reese said. “I mean, not playing ball gives me that much more time to study.”
    Haley suppressed a sigh of frustration.
Great.
Even with his foot in a cast, held hostage next door, Reese would be too busy to see her.
    â€œI figure, basketball practice is two hours a day, three if you count locker-room time,” Reese said. “So each weekday I’ll spend that time on a different subject. Monday: AP Calculus. Tuesday: AP History. Wednesday: AP English. . . .”
    â€œAnd do I get squeezed in on Thursday, at least?” Haley teased, hoping to change the subject.
    He finished the ice cream sundae and set the bowl aside. “You’ll get all the time you want, as long as you promise to feed me. Can we go out to eat?”
    Haley laughed. “You just demolished an entire hot fudge sundae.”
    â€œI know, but I’m still starving.” Reese tapped his left leg. “I never realized how much energy healing a broken bone takes. Come on, let’s go to Hap’s. Some greasy comfort food ought to cure what ails me.”
    Haley’s cell beeped. She checked the screen. It was a text from Sasha, asking her to come meet the crew at Bubbies Bistro. Haley guessed the usual suspects would be there: Sasha; her boyfriend, Johnny Lane; Cecily Watson and her boyfriend, Drew Napolitano; and probably Sasha’s new best friend, her soon-to-be-stepsister, Whitney Klein.
    â€œWhat do you say?” Reese asked. Haley wasn’t sure how to respond.

    Poor Reese. Out for the season. He doesn’t seem to be in too much pain, though, and he’s taking the whole broken-foot thing pretty well. Already up for going out to dinner. If only he’d schedule Haley into one of those empty afternoon basketball slots, she’d be all set.
    That’s not to be. However, Haley has a few interesting choices here. She could go to Hap’s Diner with Reese, where they could be alone and talk. It would be about as close to a real date as they’ve gotten lately. If you think Haley needs to treasure every second she can get with Reese, send her to ( CASTAWAY ).
    On the other hand, even with a broken foot, Reese can’t be bothered to pencil Haley into his precious college-bound schedule. So maybe Haley doesn’t have time for him, either. She has a life of her own, after all. She has friends. Plus, Hap’s is sort of a dive, and not only is Bubbies Bistro more upscale, they also have the best turkey panini in town. If you think Haley would much rather have a fun night out with Sasha’s crew at Bubbies, turn to ( MAMMA MIA ).
    If you think Haley is too annoyed to indulge His Majesty another second but isn’t in the mood for a raucous night out with her friends either, send her to ( FAMILY JEWELS ) and take a time-out.
    Haley’s choice is in your hands.

RIVALRIES RESUMED
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    Beware the sister who goes after your mister.
    H aley rang the doorbell—more like door chimes—at the De Clerq McMansion. The door was opened by Consuela, the De Clerqs’ housekeeper.
    â€œ
Hola,
Miss ’Aley, come in.”
    â€œThank you, Consuela,” Haley said, following the housekeeper through the ornate foyer, under the crystal chandelier and into the media room, where Coco, Spencer and Coco’s older sister, Ali, lounged on matching leather couches. Ali and Spencer were in