"Count on it," he responded seriously. They wouldn't get too down with him around...or some rhyme that one of his friends likely would have made.

Billy blushed, playing with the edges of the blanket. "It all sounds wonderful, I'm sure, but I've never really..."

Should he answer this?

"...I've thought about asking Sofia to dance again. We've always had fun with each other, and I'd like to know her, but I know she'll be busy organizing the prom.