Brian leaves before I can reply,I am still smiling as I start towards Asher and his silently fuming brother.The school bus is a few metres from them,someone shouts Asher's names and he gives him a thumbs up.My smile falters when I am a few metres from them.I direct my gaze to Asher.

　　"Tessa,"Asher cries out,tackling me in a hug that almost causes both of us to fall.He beams."You came."

　　"I told you I would,Champ.Great game,"I say and we fist bump.

　　His ...