Johnny nodded solemnly. “And who’s your best friend out of all of them?” “Me?” My brows shot up. “Well, I’m, ah, I’m good friends with those two over there.” I pointed across the room to where Hugh and Feely were sitting. “But I wouldn’t say I have a best friend in here.” Smiling, I added, “I have a girlfriend. She’s at a different school, though.” “Is she your friend or you girlfriend?” “Both?” “Hmm.” Johnny seemed to mull that over before asking, “Do you want to be my best friend?” He shrugged. “Looks like I’m not getting out of this town anytime soon, so I might as well put down some
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