Chapter 99

"Hey, Benji" Ben's older sister Serena walks into his room "whatcha doing?"

"I got partnered with this weird kid for a project at school today and he wants me to go over his house to work on it, but he's kind of sketchy so I don't know if I should."

"Invite him here then"

"No, I don't want him knowing where I live." "That bad?"

"Yeah he barely speaks and people think he's dirty"

"What do you think?" Ben shrugs "stop being judgmental then, you don't even know him" "It's not me saying it, it's what I've heard."

"Ok and you're feeding into it without giving him a chance, this is for your grade right so suck it up

and get it done." "But-"

"No buts Ben go work on your project" "Fine. Can I borrow your car?"

"Yes."

Driving to Mackie's house Ben parks on the street getting the perfect view of the boy, dirty tank top outside his garage working on his bike "ugh" Ben sighs.