allowed back in once they left.
“Is that for tonight or the rest of the year?” William said, voice thick with
sarcasm.
“Har har, Mister Further,” the vice principal responded.
Before heading to his vehicle, Casey led him to the back of the school to the
football field. They sat on the same bench where they had shared their first kiss.
William took off his jacket and draped it over Casey’s shoulders. She didn’t
mention being cold, but seemed to appreciate the gesture.
“We’ve got about three and a half hours to kill before you have to head home,”
William said. “What does my Disney princess feel like doing?”
“Well,” she mused, lifting her right leg and glancing at her heel. “With these on,
there won’t be much I can do. So nothing involving running.”
“That’s good, because I’d veto anything involving too much exercise,” William said.
“Aww, sweetie,” Casey teased with a grin. “You think you get veto power? Now, we
have to race.”
William straightened, chin raised. “I know I’d be able to beat you.”
“Well, we’ll be barefoot. That way, we’ll have the same advantage,” Casey informed
him.
“Can I keep my socks on?” William asked.
“You may not.”
“Are we doing it here at the football field?” he asked.
Casey nodded.
They walked onto the field. Once on the grass, Casey slipped off her heels. William
kicked off his shoes, then sat down to pull off his socks, stuffing them inside his
dress shoes before standing up.