America’s eyes darted in Kara’s dir

America’s eyes darted in Kara’s direction. “Good
idea, Kara. The fact that you’re a total bitch comes in
handy sometimes.”
Kara kept her eyes on her computer monitor, unfazed
by America’s jab.
America pulled out her cell phone and clicked out a text
message with amazing precision and speed. Her cell
phone chirped, and she smiled at me. “We’re staying with
Shep and Travis until they fix the boilers.”
“What? I’m not!” I cried.
“Oh, yes you are. There’s no reason for you to be stuck
here, freezing in the shower when Travis and Shep have
two bathrooms at their place.”
“I wasn’t invited.”
“I’m inviting you. Shep already said it was fine. You can
sleep on the couch…if Travis isn’t using it.”
“And if he’s using it?”
America shrugged. “Then you can sleep in Travis’
bed.”
“No way!”
She rolled her eyes. “Don’t be such a baby, Abby. You
guys are friends, right? If he hasn’t tried anything by now, I
don’t think he will.”
Her words made my open mouth snap shut. Travis had
been around me in one way or another every night for
weeks. I had been so occupied with making sure everyone
knew we were just friends, it hadn’t occurred to me that he
really was interested only in friendship. I wasn’t sure why,
but I felt insulted.
Kara looked at us with disbelief. “Travis Maddox hasn’t
tried to sleep with you?”
“We’re friends!” I said in a defensive tone.
“I know, but he hasn’t even…tried? He’s slept with
everyone.”