The car ride was ridiculously short, but it gave Jon a chance to check his phone. He only got through one email before the ride was over, but it was a doozy.
Your order of XS Training Bras - 3-Pack - Flowers and Bow Design has shipped!
It was the sort of email that looked so casual but caused Jon's jaw to drop precipitously. He was going to have to unpack that later.
He made it to the front door, where Karyn's mom answered and broke out a wide smile after looking her guest over. "Hi dearie... You look cute today! That is just the prettiest top on you... The mint color looks so pretty. Want me to tell Karyn you're here?" Jon had never quite gotten that response from Mrs. Black before.
"Thanks, Mrs. Black," he blushed, trying to hide his embarrassment and the newness of how he was being talked to. "That would be great." He set down the (apparently ready) bag of sleepover stuff that Mom had given him and waited.
"You know... Please try to include me the next time you and Karyn go shopping! I just adore your sense of style," she continued as she walked away.
"What took you so long Jon? And don't tell me you lost track of time watching Abby Roberts or Eden Harvz videos again..." Karyn had something to get off her chest. "I told you to save it for tonight so we can watch and try out some of their looks..." Karyn stalled at Jon's non-response. "Why do you keep staring at me? Do I have something on my face?" Still more silence. "...What's going on, Joni-sis? You're acting really strange." Jon was processing every word. He didn't know who those people were, but this was the only Jon she knew.
"N...no, it's not!" Jon spat out, alarmed. "I hadn't worn a skirt in my life until—"
"Oh, come on... Are you being serious?" Jon nodded his head vigorously and handed Karyn the new stone and its note. "C... Can I see if this is real?" Jon wanted to shake his head but felt compelled to nod again.
Karyn took a breath and made a wish.
"I wish I knew why Jon was acting so weird."
That flash. Karyn was prepared for it. But she wasn't prepared for...
