Josh watched Bonnie strut away. She put a little extra wiggle into her walk as she departed, tossing a wink over her shoulder.
He scratched his head. It was something he often did when an encounter with Bonnie or Kim ended.
They certainly seemed to like him a lot. They usually fawned over him, in fact. And yet there was something missing from their eyes. As if they were waiting for something to happen.
And what frequently happened was a “chance meeting” between the two girls fighting for his attention. Josh didn't believe it for a second. Come on - Kim just “happening” to go to the same movie as he and Bonnie? Bonnie just “happening” to be having dinner at the same restaurant as they? AGAIN?
It was almost as if Kim and Bonnie were choreographing their encounters.
He shrugged. For all he knew, they were. They hated each other so much, they seemed to enjoy the sparks that flew between them when they fought even more than their actual dates with him.
Still, there was no reason he should continue to be the pawn in their game of one-upsmanship. What was he getting out of it?
Josh was about to turn the corner when he heard Tara talking out of his line of sight. “ . . . it was like they were actually trying to KILL each other. All for Josh Mankey.”
Another girl's voice sighed. “God, he must be such a Romeo!”
“Don't get any ideas. There's a line of girls waiting for those two to get tired of him so they can make their move, and I'M first!”
Josh thought for a moment.
Well, maybe he could go out with Kim and Bonnie a few more times.
He strolled in the other direction and noted every look and smile so many girls threw his way.
Even Kim looked his way, but she was too preoccupied to actually see him. She was thinking about the note Bonnie had slipped her a minute ago.
Movie tonight. 7 PM. Try to ruin it before 8. I have plans for you.
She smiled. Like the look, it wasn't meant for Josh.
The End.