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    “Thanksgiving?” Dad repeated . He stood ram-rod straight for a few seconds then asked, “ Why won’t his parents be home?”
    Jasmine shrugged . “ I did n’t ask. ”
    Her d ad gave her a suspicious look.
    “ I only had a minute t o talk to him between classes!”
    “ I need to go shopping if we are g oi ng to do Thanksgiving dinner. ” He gazed around the house, distracted.
    “Well, hopefully the stores still have turkeys. If they’re out, I’ll grab a ham or something. Honorio doesn’t ea t Kosher or anything, does he?”
    “No, he’s not a Jew n or a Muslim n or vegan , vegetarian or piscetarian n or a space alien and he doesn’t have any w eird allergies either. Relax. We don’t need to go all out. Baby steps , D ad. ” S he patted him on the shoulder then went to her room. She didn’t want to answer any more questions. She didn’t like having to come up with lies to tell her father. Besides, how was she supposed to know what religion aliens were?

Chapter 6:
    Before Algeb ra started the next day, Mark stopped next to Ja s mine’s desk. “Hey Jasmine . ”
    “Hi Mark. ” S he smiled and enjoyed his crooked smile in return.
    “So you know how you said you didn’t have plans for Thanksgiving?”
    “Yeah ... ”
    “Well my parents said you can join us for Thanksgiving.” He beamed as he waited for her response.
    Her shoulders drooped and she slapped her forehead.
    “You don’t have to come if you don’t want to. No pressure . ”
    “Mark, I would love to come over for Thanksgiving but my dad made plans last night. I wish I could come, I really do . ”
    He shrugged . “Well, what can you do? Um ... Maybe next time.”
    “Yes, next time would be great!”
    He turned and walked back to his seat. She watched him go and saw him drop his backpack on the floor , and slouch in his chair.
    Yumi , Jasmine thought .
    Yes Jasmine ? Yumi replied.
    Honorio and I need to break up.
    Break what up?
    We need to not be a couple anymore.
    What is the matter?
    Mark is all bummed out because he invited me over for Thanksgiving and I had to say I had plans. I know it helps your cover and all but Honorio and I need to not be boyfriend and girlfriend even if it is only in front of my father.
    Jasmine , I do not want anything bad to happen to you.
    Jasmine was shocked at the fear in Yumi’s telepathic voice.
    What would happen? It’s just a break up. She thought to Yumi .
    Your father won’t disown you?
    Her statement stunned Jasmine. No. Why would he?
    Severing ties with someone of whom your parents approve is not a shameful thing?
    Well, there’s always the pressure from your parents to date the person they want you to date but they know teenagers have lots of boyfriends.
    That is interesting.
    It isn’t that way on your planet?
    No. You do not date more than one person.
    Wow! That’s a lot of pressure to pick the right one.
    That is not how it ...
    “ Jasmine . Earth to Jasmine .” Ms. Gallagher , the Algebra teacher, was standing beside Jasmine . Jasmine looked around and realized the whole class was staring at her .
    She started to blush again , wondering how long the teacher had been standing there. “Huh? Yes?”
    “Did you do your homework assignment?”
    “Y eah. ”
    The teacher held out her hand. “May I have it please?”
    “Oh. Sure.” Jasmine opened her folder and rummaged through papers trying to find the homework.
    “So kind of you. ”
    Several students in class snickered and Jasmine felt her skin burn hotter .
    Did you hear me Jasmine ?
    I can’t talk now. The teacher is talking to me .
    I will let you concentrate on your studies. I ’ll see you in Art.
    Jasmine finally located her homework , and handed it to the teacher. She exhaled and leaned back in her seat. She fanned her self with her folder trying to blow away her blushing. Mortification set in as she realized she started sweating. She was a gross mess. She made a mental note not to ignore this teacher ever