Being Jason’s friend meant being less of a nerd. I haven’t been myself for almost two weeks straight. First of all, my escapades with Mr. Brett, then Jason came along and gradually started plucking off my nerdish proclivities.

I was presently seated on my bed, watching Jason struggle with my dresses as he tried to find one suitable for a party. I had protested enough about not wanting to go to any party and finally gave up. Jason was not having any of it. He was in fact going to drag me to the party if I posed any resistance. I could as well just comply.

I smiled at Jason’s...