But I’ve seen him around ever since then: a couple of times in the playground, a few times in the park.
He used to wear an astronaut helmet sometimes. But I always knew it was him underneath the helmet.
All the kids in the neighborhood knew it was him. Everyone has seen August at some point or another.
We all know his name, though he doesn’t know ours. And whenever I’ve seen him, I try to remember what Veronica said.
But it’s hard. It’s hard not to sneak a second look. It’s hard to act normal when you see him.
Why I Changed My Mind
Who else did Mr. Tushman call?I asked Mom later that night.Did he tell you?”
He mentioned Julian and Charlotte.” “Julian!” I said. “Ugh. Why Julian?”
You used to be friends with Julian!”Mom, that was like in kindergarten. Julian’s the biggest phony there is.
And he’s trying so hard to be popular all the time.”
“Well,” said Mom, “at least Julian agreed to help this kid out. Got to give him credit for that.”
I didn’t say anything because she was right. “What about Charlotte?” I asked. “Is she doing it, too?”
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