Shannon could tell that Stella was enjoying this, and she couldn't decide if that made her less or more of a threat. It was simply some fun for the other girl, not some intense curiosity or even malice. If she tired of it, she would leave. For the time being, however, Stella seemed perfectly content to stay and aggravate Shannon - of which she was doing a very good job. As the conversation shifted to a girl's recent trip to the outback, Shannon found herself both annoyed at no longer being the center of attention and a little relieved that at least the questions - particularly from Stella - have stopped. And while Shannon hated to admit it, she also couldn't help feeling jealous of the girls who didn't have to lie to have the trips Shannon could only dream of.
Tuning out the stories that were being passed around like sparkly trinkets to be admired, Shannon studied the other girl. She realized she knew very little about Stella. Well, the new Stella. The old Stella was the sort of girl she could always depend upon to be absolutely smashed at every party. But since the school year has started, she seemed rather sobered. Why, Shannon had no idea (though she had some ideas). She would have to do some digging, just in case Stella decided to do some of her own. Nothing like a bit of information to keep other's mouths shut and out of her business.
As the crowd of girls began to disperse, Shannon made no attempt to reclaim their attentions. The game, as she supposes it all was, was over for the day. But she watched Stella, whose amusement never seemed to leave her eyes. Your move, they seem to say to her.
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