Jake raised his voice slightly, getting everyone’s attention, “Hey, Shyam, Ceirra, do you guys want to come with us? We’re going to see that new movie down at the AMC by the mall.”
Shyam grinned, exultant at the idea of spending more time with his long-lost friend from Florida, “Sure! I mean, if you don’t mind Ceirra.”
Ceirra gave him a cold look, “Right, because you really care.”
Awkward silence.
I thought I saw a slight movement between where Jesse and Ceirra were sitting.She glanced at him questioningly.After a moment she turned back to us, “But I wouldn’t mind at all.”
There was a general sigh of relief, but Shyam looked uncomfortable.As we left the restaurant I noticed him try to say something to Ceirra.She shrugged and turned to Jesse, asking him about a Math assignment with slightly excessive volume.Shyam bit his lip, looking guilty.Jira touched his arm, “I’m sure she’ll understand. Give her some space and apologize tomorrow.”
He nodded. I smiled at Jira, glad that my evil plan was still working.