Houston, Sophomore Year (pp. 54-65) Summary

Steve finds himself falling in love with Dub, even though she appears oblivious to his emotions. All along Steve had assumed that Dub found Doug attractive - he is elated to find out this is not the case. Nevertheless, Dub asks Doug out on a date. Steve is alarmed by this turn of events, but when Dub and Doug arrive at the theater where Steve works he is relieved to discover they are accompanied by several other friends and that the date is very informal. Rhonda is also with Dub and Doug and during the showing of the film, she makes her way to the projection room where she more or less corners Steve, makes small talk, and again attempts to kiss him. He eludes her and then informs her she is not welcome in...