Taylor stood still as he let Garrett slide off his back to the sidewalk.
His heart was beating rapidly in his chest and as he turned around to face Garrett, he wasn`t certain whose face was burning more brightly. Except Garrett wasn`t looking at him, because Garrett was already turning away from Taylor, back the way he had come. Like he didn’t want Taylor to see his red face.
And maybe he would have gotten away with it if his new haircut wasn`t showing off his bright red ears for Taylor to see.
“Wh—"
“Okay, let’s go!” Garrett said quickly, cheerily, like he hadn’t heard Taylor begin to ask the question, why. Garrett started walking speedily away, calling back over his shoulder, “We’re going to my house to do this, so come on.”
Taylor let himself stare at his retreating friend for a
