“Maybe,” Elly conceded, playfully nudging Hannah back. “Are you suggesting something?” She looked at the older girl out of the corner of her eye. “Maybe some sort of plan involving a party or something and you and I helping each other find someone worth working out with?”
“Thanks.” Elly reached up and tussled her hair a little more. She loved it messy. She was tempted to have another cigarette. But, Hannah didn’t seem to like it and she didn’t want to smoke like a chimney around a nonsmoker. She took out her pack and fiddled with it, but didn’t light another fag yet.
“Dean and Ginny Weasley are together, I think,” Elly said with a shrug. “Of course, that doesn’t really stop a boy when given the right incentive.” She tried to sound funny but there was a hint of bitterness in her tone. “A summer fling? Oh, do tell!”
“Cara?” Elly asked, glancing over at Hannah. “That sounds like…a girl’s name. Is that why you are asking if it is weird? Because you were kissing a girl?” She smirked at Hannah. She didn’t want to leave her on pins and needles if that’s what she meant.
“Well, I don’t think it’s odd. Though, I am sure there are people around here who do.” Elly smiled. “I mean, I’ve kissed a few girls myself.” She tried to keep her smile in place though she was nervous about her admission.