"you have to come with me kate , '' she rambled on practically bouncing before she stopped to catch her breath . i scrunch up my nose . '' i do n't think so , krista . i have my own hot guy to ogle at when i want to . '' '' ugh , lucas , really ? how do you keep dating him ? he has such a bad reputation and you know you could do so much better , _ ..." What is the word in the blank space (_)? The answer is
kate