Looking sheepishly at Jon Zoe told him. "Sorry Jon. I should have asked before I took your clothes."
"That's better now isn't it?" His father asked. "Now let's eat."
"Not really..." Jon admitted. "There is still something going on here."
"Jon, don't pout like that. It's unbecoming a young man," his father said. "I know that Zoe taking your clothes is not something we'd normally accept...I explained why we're allowing it. I'd like it if you dropped the matter."
"But.."
"But nothing," his said, firmly. "Let's change the subject. What is this I hear about a date? Is it that nice girl, Karyn?"
"Karyn and I are just friends..." Jon said. "This is Amber Levine."
"One of Sarah's crew?" Zoe asked. "Why would you want to go out with one of them?"
"She isn't like Sarah and some of her other friends. At least I don't think she is. And she asked. It's all casual anyway," Jon said.
"I just know how Sarah gives you and Karyn a hard time," Zoe said.
"Sarah gives everyone a hard time, including you," Jon pointed out.
Zoe shrugged. "Sorry I tried to be interested," she said. "I just...I'm the only one allowed to mess with you."
It was almost a sweet thing to say. Jon paused and looked at her. "Umm...thanks, I guess?"
