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Though it was alathered around B’s and S’s The front of the burger place was bright against the dark night An old wooden sign hung froer’s and Shake’s was spelled out in bright red lettering Burger’s and Shake’s wasn’t a very original nas the restaurant did best It was also the two things that most people stuck to, as the rest of the menu was a little iffy at tinated the teen hang out for the past twenty years, as people over the age of twenty one rarely ate there again

"What do you guys want?" Chris asked, re his arms from their shoulders

"Strawberry shake and fries," Cassie answered

"Garden salad, but ," Melissa told him

Chris and Cassie rolled their eyes Chris was still shaking his head as he wound his iftly through the crowd gathered around the outdoor picnic tables It wouldn’t be long before the tables were taken in, and the outdoor area was closed for the winter Until then, everyone was enjoying the last bit of good weather that September had to offer

Cassie and Melissa er greetings followed their every step as people turned toward them They returned them politely, but neither of theot her butt on the seat before Marcy Hodgins, the class president, was standing beside her

"Hey Cassie, I ondering if you had started planning for the horoan and roll her eyes She had been head of the dance committee since freshman year, but every year it beca the dances And this year she si it at all She had not planned on running for the dance coain, but earlier this year she had been auto isn’t for another two eted slightly, her hands clasped and unclasped before her as Cassie’s answer obviously irked her "Yes, but it will need a thehed heavily "Maybe you should just find someone else this year…"

"But you’re the best!" Marcy interrupted loudly "You did a great job last year, and now that we’re seniors don’t you think we deserve the best memories possible!"

Cassie shot Melissa, a just shoot ly, in return "Of course I do Marcy, but I’et you more help!"

Cassie didn’t know if she wanted to screairl Instead, she shoved all of her irritation aside, and forced a bright smile "I’ll work on it Marcy"

"Letat all"

"I will"

"Also, I do have a few ideas for theether after school tomorrow to discuss theht hold on her patience Marcy h to drive a saint to lanced at Melissa again, silently pleading for some sort of reprieve, but it came in the form of Chris as he dumped their food on the table

"Hey Marcy," heout

Marcy’s pretty face flooded with color as she ducked her head shyly Cassie lifted an eyebrow, she turned to Melissa who grinned brightly back at her "Well… I uh… I have to go, but I’ll talk to you tomorrow, ok Cass?" Marcy stalad to be free of the girl and amused by her obvious crush on Chris

Marcy irls she had been sitting with Cassie turned eagerly back to Chris He looked as if he was trying to solve the probleether in concentration His attention was focused upon the shakes as he lifted the lid on one before plopping it down in front of her

"I think sohtly

"Huh, what?" He glanced up, a handful of fries, her fries, already halfway to his mouth Before he could eat them all, Cassie surreptitiously slid her plate away fro crowd "Who?" he demanded

"Marcy" Chris’s frown deepened as he looked toward the girl as deterain "Short brunette just speaking to me," Cassie rerinned down at her "No way, Marcy’s to priuys"

"Well you are definitely not refined, but she does have a crush on you," Melissa insisted

"Why, did you see soerly

Melissa rolled her eyes as she shook her head "I am not your crystal ball Chris"

He rolled his eyes at her as he propped his leg on the bench Striking a pose, he rested his arazed intent at Marcy "Very sexy with the mouthful of fries," Cassie teased

"You know it" He flashed a bright grin as he popped more fries in his mouth and sucked noisily on his shake