It was clear from Cheryl's surprised expression that she hadn't expected it. She seemed pleased at the prospect. I wasn't sure what to think, but I agreed. I slid into the back seat behind the passenger seat, so that I could see the side of Tina's face. As soon as I pulled the door closed, I set my book bag between my feet on the floorboard. When I straightened up, I almost butted heads with Cheryl. She was swooping in to kiss me as soon as she got into the car.
Tina watched us in the rearview mirror and gave us a minute before she muttered, "Seatbelts."
Cheryl was a damned fine kisser. I waited for us to pull out of the parking spot before I started to speak.
"You two probably know Denise and I broke up three weeks ago," I started. They both nodded, so I went on, "Emmanuelle and Justin
