We stop at a red light.Mom stares at me.You like himOH GOD,MOM.You do.You like this boy.He's just a friend.He has a girlfriend.Anna has a boooy-friend, Seany chants.I do not!ANNA HAS A BOOOY-FRIEND!
In this excerpt from "Anna and the French Kiss," a moment at a red light captures a conversation between a character and their mom. The mom notices something about the character's feelings and comments, suggesting that the character likes a certain boy. The character nervously responds, denying it, but the mom seems to have some awareness of the truth.
Meanwhile, Anna exclaims that she does not have a boyfriend, while her friend Seany excitedly chants that Anna has a boyfriend, highlighting different perspectives and emotions among the characters. This scene reflects the mix of innocence, teasing, and the complexities of teenage relationships present in the story.