We decided to just sit beside the pool while the water heated up, which I knew wouldn’t take very long at all. We were alone for the first time and spent the time talking about what had happened earlier and other stuff too. I even told her that I hated my grandfather. She told me that I shouldn’t say that I hate anyone.
“Okay then, I don’t hate him, but I don’t really like him right now.” I said.
“That’s alright.” She said with a slight shrug and a nod, “I think your grandmother was right. He was taking his emotions out on Micah and that wasn’t right.”
As we talked Jacquelyn moved her hand closer and rested it on top of mine. I looked at her and smiled my approval.
She smiled too and then asked me, “Got any plans for this summer?”