"That guys. Sideburns. You like him?" My back squirms. "You've asked me that before." "What I meant was," he says, flustered. "Your feelings haven't changed? Since you've been here?" It takes a moment to consider the question. "It's not a matter of how I feel," I say at last. "I'm interested, but ... I don't know if he's still interested in me."

St. Clair edges closer. "Does he still call?" "Yeah. I mean, not often. But yes." "Right, right, well," he says, blinking. "There's your answer."

This exchange highlights the uncertainty and lingering feelings between the characters, revealing the emotional complexity involved in their relationship. The protagonist questions whether the mutual interest persists, reflecting common teenage insecurities about love and communication in relationships.