“Well I think you should come home now” said Briagra.

“This looks good on college applications” said Ib. “It could maybe even get me a scholarship.”

A few weeks later, Muffins & Poser were playing basketball at Poser’s house.

“I talked my parents into letting me stay” said Poser.

“Are you serious?” said Muffins.

“Yeah” said Poser. “I get to live alone until summer. Then my parents are moving back”

“Party time” said Muffins. “But not like the drug party. That was too crazy. But it was pretty rad, though. And you hooked up.”

“Heck yes I did” said Poser. “It was amazing.”

“Yep” said Muffins. “I love ya, Poser. I really do”

“Sweet, man” said Poser. “You’re pretty rad”

“Are you gonna kiss me now?” asked Muffins.

“Um, no” said Poser.

“Good” said Muffins. “Cuz I ain’t gay”

“Good” said Poser. “I’ll have a party once my parents are gone”

Meanwhile, Pancake walked out onto her deck, where Strudel was in the hot tub.

“Can I join you?” she asked.

“Sure, it’s your house” said Strudel.

It was starting to get dark outside.

“So” said Strudel. “How was the party?”

“Ehh” said Pancake. “Ok I guess”

“It sucked, didn’t it?” said Strudel.

“Not totally” said Pancake. “You should’ve come”

“I didn’t think you’d want me there” said Strudel.