Amanda took a double step to catch up with Jessica, who had taken a determined gait ahead of the others, “Where are we going exactly?” Jessica sighed, “Somewhere we can talk, semi- privately.” She looked around, “If that’s even possible.”

The mall was just as packed as it had been when it had first opened. The fountain, just ahead, was her target but the benches and surrounding chairs were totally full. “Great,” she muttered, stopping in her tracks.

Becky bumped into Jessica’s back. “Becky!” Jessica turned around to scold her and the anger on her face changed to shock, “Gotta go. Krystle’s coming.”

I didn’t think she had it in her. She thought as she turned; hoping the others would follow suit. “What did you say to her?” Amanda was in her ear, keeping up.

“Bite me,” Jessica answered. Amanda huffed, “You don’t have to be such a bitch.” Jessica rolled her eyes, but kept walking, maybe a little faster, “No. I said that to her.“

Amanda shook her head, “Anger management, down the drain.”