#Chapter39

Life Is Crazy Then There’s Lucille

Patty

I had waited years for senior year. It was the last year of high school, and I was applying to colleges and graduating and couldn’t wait.

I was standing at my locker when Liz walked up and opened hers.

“You don’t seem happy,” I said.

“It’s school. Why should I be happy?”

“We’re seniors and graduating.” I smiled.

“Without boyfriends.”

“Who cares? I’m fine without one.”

“Patty, you weren’t allowed to date until you were sixteen, and you have never been on a date.”

“Shh.” It was bad enough that everyone at school found out about that stupid rule, and I didn’t...