❝   ––   jenny !   ❞     sounds tumble out of his mouth before he’s decided he wants them to ,   and she’s turning to face slightly reddened cheeks.    yeah ,   jo ,  talking to a girl you like is   e a s y ,   just dandy.   an awkward smile spreads across his cheeks.    he blurts out his next thought to fill the silence.    ❝   you dyed your hair.    i like it.   ❞