There are roll call, lunch count and morning announcements. He follows her around all day. The boy recoils. In sixth grade, the worst thing a peer can do is tease you about having a crush. She says she likes doing homework.
Hands shoot up when they are done.
Lizzie sits across from Kristina, and their friend Cayla Cousins is behind Lizzie. From time to time they exchange glances that seem to speak volumes. A few minutes before class ends, everyone gets a little fidgety. Kristina is still paying attention to Castle, but manages to have a mini-side conversation with Lizzie in sign language. Lizzie wins, and the two head to the back table to tackle as many problems as they can before the bell rings.