The uproar grew louder and louder. Even the people upstairs were interested, poking their heads around the railing to watch.

Charlotte felt embarrassed, only wanting to leave as soon as possible.

Jason looked down to watch her expression. His Adam's apple bobbed. Finally, with a livid face, he helped her up, tugged on her hand, and pushed his way through the crowd to stride out.

There was a chorus of boos behind them. Someone yelled, "This isn't fair! She didn't even make a ...