"Listen, I'm flattered, but I'm old enough to be your dad," Budge whispered.

"What in the world are you talking about?" I hissed back.

"I mean, we both know what's going on here. You were looking for me the other day, without really having a good reason. Now, you're asking to meet me in old abandoned hallways… Really, I think you're a lovely girl, but I'm way too old for this kind of thing," Budge continued.

"Will you shut up for a second? I don't want to ...