Chapter 55

"So," Denise said, flopping down into the booth next to her, "things are going well with Kevin?"

"They are," Jen smiled, sipping her lemonade, "he's a perfect gentleman. Personally, I'm kind of surprised you know him."

"Ha ha," Denise responded, "not all of the guys I know are jerks. Just the ones I date."

Jen smiled and adjusted her ponytail. These were her favorite times at Alligretti's, when they had just opened and didn't have many customers. They could sit in the corner booth and just relax. People would come and the evening would be busy, but for now...

"Anyways, how's school going? Ready to graduate?"

"I am. I have senioritis to the max."

"To the max? What, are you graduating in 1986?"

"Yes," Jen laughed, "I have traveled back in time to graduate."

A snort behind them broke their reverie. It was Lance, the nerdy busboy.

"Time travel'th impothible! You girlth are crazy."

"Really, Lance?" Denise teased. "Tell us all about it. Here, sit next to me."

Lance sat down. "Well, firtht you thtart with Einthtein, and hith Theory of - Denithe! What are you doing?"

Denise had clapped her hand on Lance's knee and was sliding it slowly upward. Red-faced, Lance got up and raced to the back, his love handles jiggling the entire way.