Dominique grinned and said, “Kid, you got a lot to
learn about high school.There are no secrets here. That’s why everyone
thinks you’re ...uh...well. I’m not going to spread that obviously wrong
story.”
Alana turned a deep scarlet. She hoped no one in
her inner circle had heard the latest and worst rumor ever. But that obviously
wasn’t to be.
“What?” Jake asked frowning. “What are they saying
about you, Alana?”
“Nothing, it’s nothing,” Sandy said patting Alana
reassuringly on her arm. “It’s false and that’s all anyone needs to know.”
Jake looked ready to rip someone a new one. “It’s
Luke, isn’t it? They’re saying stuff about you because of him. I told you this
would happen and he probably doesn’t even care. Or he started the talk himself.
I’ll kill him!” he shouted angrily.

