Shira was trying the blue globes. "You have to buy those," Joanna urged her. "They are the exact same color as your eyes!" I had to check that out too.

    "Next time I have to conduct a class meeting, no one will be able to look away if I wear these," Joanna decided, admiring the gavel earrings.

    "You might even be able to use them to call the meeting to order," Jeannie joked. "They're big enough." Shira asked me about a second pair of earrings, then Joanna called to me to see some hair clips.

    When I finally looked around to find Josh, I caught a glimpse of the large Winnie-the-Pooh clock hanging on the wall. I couldn't believe how much time had passed. If I didn't leave soon, I was going to be late for the BSC meeting.

    "You guys, I have to go! It's almost time for my meeting." I picked up my backpack and with a groan slung it over my shoulder.

    "Don't forget this one." Joanna handed over the book she'd carried for me.

    "Don't forget me," Josh mumbled, just loud enough for me to hear. He held out the book he'd carried.

    "Josh, I'm really sorry. I thought we'd be finished here quickly and then you and I could - " "Have some quality time?" he interrupted.

    "That's what I thought," I said in a low voice. 'Are you mad?" Josh shook his head. 'Ask me if I'm disappointed." 'Are you disappointed?" 'Are you?" I nodded. "What if I call you tonight, after dinner?" A big smile spread across Josh's face, the smile I like to think of as "my" smile. "I could live with that," he said.

    "Okay, it's a date. And speaking of dates, don't forget about tomorrow night - you, me, Logan, Mary Anne, Stacey, and Ethan," I said, walking quickly toward the door.