Charlene hesitated for a moment.

Gaylord just chuckled and said, "No worries. We'll eat when we're hungry. If

you're not in the mood for this, I'll whip up something fresh later when you feel like

it."

Charlene offered a polite smile. “...Alright, thank you for going to the trouble.”

For a moment, the three of them fell into an awkward silence.

That was when Connie and Stewart noticed Charlene's discomfort and quickly stepped in to rescue her.

Connie spoke up, "Mr. Young brought his guitar. Come on, let's go listen to some music."

Charlene followed Connie, leaving York and Gaylord exchanging a glance.

Without saying anything, they turned and wandered back to the newly lit bonfire.

Vesta and the others hadn't caught what Gaylord and York had said to Charlene, but seeing how things played out, Vesta paused, as if she'd picked up on something. Then she shrugged it off, thinking maybe she was reading too much into it.

well enough to pay much attention he

pulled his gaze away and asked, "Who's that girl? She's gorgeous, no wonder even Mr. Watson-who barely ever talks to

on, don't be ridiculous. There's no way Mr. Watson


was, Leah couldn't accept

be interested in Charlene. Besides, everyone considered Charlene and Stewart a done deal-why would

wasn't the type to swoop in right in front of Stewart. If he dared, Stewart would

Gaylord, it was even less likely. Everyone knew Gaylord only had eyes for her older

everyone else was thinking, Charlene had

mentioned was Stewart's friend, a pretty decent guitarist. The group gathered around as Mr.

started calling out song requests and eventually joined

rarely listened to music. Just then, both Gaylord and York stood up and started

mid-step, but just as quickly, they

else at

the whole group turned to

York nor Gaylord

spoke first. "brought


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s

grinned. "Funny, so did

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