You think?Courtney wrinkled her nose.I don’t.
Are you nuts? He looks like Zack inSaved by the Bell.
So? Mario Lopez was hotter.
I’m Team Zack.
Anyway, forget this dude. He can’t be your first. I’m Quality Control.
Julia stole another glance at the guy, and he was closing his textbook, slipping it in his backpack, and beelining for their table.Holy shit. He’s coming over, isn’t he?
Yes, he’s coming for you. Look alive.
No, he’s coming for you.
They’re never coming for me.
This one is. Bet me ten bucks.
Julia’s mouth went dry when the boy arrived atherside of the table.
Go Birds, he said, flashing a dazzling smile.
What?Julia asked, flustered. She looked into his eyes, which were a thoughtful brown, if that were biologically possible.
You’re wearing an Eagles shirt.
Oh, right.Julia looked down at her rumpled T-shirt, wishing she’d dressed better. All her friends dressed up to study, like the library was a display case. Julia usually tried to look nice, too, just in case she met somebody. Unfortunately, she’d picked the wrong day not to dress just-in-case.
I’m from Radnor. Went to the Haverford School.
Oh, cool, Julia said, becoming aware that she had no game whatsoever.
My name’s Matt Winger. What’s yours?
Uh, Julia Pritzker, she answered after a moment, like she forgot her own name.
I’m in the business school. How about you?
I’m, uh, only a freshman.
Undergrad? Wow, you look older.Matt’s eyebrows lifted, and his dark, shiny bangs feathered against his forehead.I’ve seen you herebefore.
You have?
Yes, you study here, don’t you?
Right, of course, I do.Julia studied here all the time. She couldn’t get it together.
Meanwhile, Courtney was scribbling on a piece of paper, ripping it out of her notebook, and handing it to Matt.
Dude, this is Julia’s number. She’s too shy to give it to you. Call her. She likes you and she’s totally free.
Julia burst into astonished laughter.Courtney!
Thanks, will do.Matt grinned, palmed the paper, and walked away, his backpack hanging on his shoulder.Bye for now, Julia.
Courtney winked, grinning crookedly.You owe me ten bucks.
