Amanda crept back into the living room, a dreamy look on her face.
"Whatever were you thinking? Kissing Buck."
"Mother," Amanda stammered. "I was not kissing Buck."
"Don't lie to me, missy. I know what I saw. The two of you jumped back so fast I thought you'd have whiplash."
"Oh, that. I was just telling Buck what a good idea he had, and I was sorry I laughed at his block party idea."
"He was going to kiss me--on the cheek. An apology of sorts. In the spirit of good neighbors. That's all."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, mother."
"Good."
End
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