“Cal,” you say, a little nervously, “I’m really looking forward to the Rodeo Night Dance.”

“Yeah,” Cal says, kicking a stone with his boot. “I’m sure everyone will have fun.”

“Do you want to go with me to the Dance?” you ask.

“Gosh,” says Cal. “I’m sorry, but I can’t. You see Lucy and I are
going to…”

You can’t bear the thought of being turned down by your mega-crush, and tears start welling up in your eyes. You don’t want Cal to see you cry, so you run off towards the girls’ cabin before he can even finish speaking.