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"Watch out for her She likes to steal

boyfriends It's a thing with her It makes her feel superior"

"Who told you that?" I asked s

"Gail Solt You law she stole Neil Roland away and then dumped him a week later Why else would she do it? Shell be after Chase for sure just to prove she can do it," Amber warned me

"If he's so easy to ay froreen twopiece

"Wouldn't it just break your heart?" she cried I thought a moment

"No I guess according to your definition I don't love him then" I added

She looked shocked at my indifference "Do you love someone else?" she asked

"Why do I have to love anyone vet? I want to do things-- travel, learn, experience a lot before I give away my heart Amber Don't be so worried about it You'll find someone to love and love you I'm sure'

"I don't know" she said gazing at herself in the mirror "I wish I had your confidence"

"You I said, but she shook her head

"No," she decided "You're special, Summer That's why all the boys want to be with you I bet even Harley wishes he wasn't like a relative"

"Well he is in my mind and I am in his" I said sharply, maybe too sharply She looked hurt I didn't mean to be critical of her I didn't even knohy I was so adamant about it I smiled to restore our Good mood "So, you're free to win his heart"

"How can I do that?" she cried "There are a lot of prettier girls co here today"

"Just be sincere with hiht a moment and then nodded