I dont think so.
Well, he needs to back off. Dont you see the way hes staring at her? Hes hitting on her.
I think you might be overthinking it, Alexander said soothingly.
Did he ask me one question? I charged.
Alexander paused. Is that what this is about? That hes not paying attention to you? he asked sweetly. He doesnt always have the best manners. I do try to tell him.
NoI dont care that he doesnt ask me.
But perhaps it did bother me. Maybe I was getting wrapped up in his attention toward Becky. Maybe I was oversensitive to his advances since they were not directed toward me. I felt like a heel, accusing Alexanders friend of preying on Becky.
Okay, okay. I guess Im just being overprotective of Becky, like you are of me.
When we returned, Sebastian was holding Beckys hand and reading her palm. This is your life lineand this is your love line. He was seductively tracing her lines with his finger. Very strong indeed.
See? I whispered to Alexander.
Now Ill show you mine. He scooted closer to her and held out his palm.
Becky giggled uncontrollably. She glanced at a long line running through his hand. She had a quizzical look on her face. Wowyour life line seems to go on forever.
Now Alexander wasnt pleased with Sebastians flirting.
How about you tell them about the time you drove your Mustang through the cemetery and it almost fell into an empty grave, Alexander prompted his friend, taking charge of the situation.
Just then Dixie arrived with a tray full of food. Sebastian tore into his burger while Becky picked at her fries.
I could tell she wanted to say something to Sebastian. Normally, Becky was painfully shy, but with Sebastians playful attitude toward her, she was loosening up. What do you and Alexander do all day while we go to school? she asked suddenly.
Sebastian was pleased with her interest. Sleep.
You sleep all day? I cant imagine not getting up when the sun rises.
Well, I stay up all night.
Like Raven? She has insomnia. Shed sleep all day and go to school at night if she could.
Or not go to school at all, I chimed in.
They laughed, but I was serious.
You are so different from other girls I meet, Sebastian said.
Becky slunk down. I knowIve never been to Europe or even New York.
NoI mean that as a compliment, he continued.
Becky lit up. She wasnt used to being paid so much attention by a good-looking stranger.
Yes, Beckys the greatest, I praised. Not like those other girls in school who are obsessed with everything Gucci. Weve been friends since the third grade.
I can see why you like it so much here, Sebastian said to Alexander. The people are really genuine. And cute.
Becky turned as red as the bottle of ketchup she was reaching for. She squeezed it over her fries but then left them untouched.
So, Alexander, I said, taking over. Now we know what we do all day. What do you do?