Perfect Glass (A Young Adult Novel (sequel to Glass Girl)) (36 page)

I roll my eyes at Chase, which makes him grin. Something brushes my hand. It’s Chase’s fingers weaving between mine.

My blood thrums in my veins with the realization that life has changed for me. I’m no longer just, “Lucy’s best friend,” or, “That girl who sits in the front row.” I’m carving out my own place in the world, and I get to choose what it looks like and who I’ll bring with me.

Briefly—so briefly that surely it doesn’t really matter—Palmer’s face flashes in my mind.

I squeeze Chase’s hand and tune in to the movie.