Freaked Out (20 page)
Authors: Annie Bryant
“Well, I declare recess.” Nick grinned. “Time for some fun. How about some games of speed checkers at Montoya's. My dad said he'd keep the shop open for a private party.”
“Excuse us for a minute.” Avery shut the door. “We have to vote on this, and all of us have to agree we're through with our work.”
“Avery!” All the BSG stifled giggles.
“All in favor of taking a speed-checkers break, signify by saying yea.”
The yeas were unanimous. Mr. Ramsey waved an
okay to Charlotte. Avery opened the door. “We would be honored to accompany you to Montoya's. But we all have to be back here by five minutes of nine. Agreed?”
“No problem,” Nick said.
The girls grabbed their jackets and joined the boys to walk down to Beacon Street for a game of speed checkers at Montoya's Bakery.
“This is more fun than the Party of the Year,” whispered Charlotte to Nick. Nick reached out for Charlotte's hand.
To: Sophie
From: Charlotte
Subject: Song Writer
Dear Sophie,
You will not believe that I am now officially a song writer. Riley Lee, a boy I hope I have mentioned, who formed a band called Mustard Monkey, took a poem I wrote and set it to music. The song has a verse about Orangina. I will attach the whole poem here. I wish you could have been at the party to hear the song. I miss you. If you have written any more poems, please send. If you have found Orangina or seen him again, please tell me.
Au revoir, Charlotte