“Every coin I had.”

My eyes stung.

“You gave away all your lunch money?”

“I didn’t give it away. I used it.”

“For a boy you barely know?”

Her chin lifted.

“I know him.”

“Waving at someone isn’t knowing them, Della.”

“Then how come I know he pretends not to cry when his mom leaves fast?”

I had no answer.

I wrapped my arms around her.

“You can’t skip lunch to continue reading …