Mairead grinned at that and she took another sip of tea. "You know, it's probably for the best she isn't all that tall because she'd be terrifying!"
Tracing invisible patterns against the wood of the table with her fingers, she said, "I don't understand the big deal. I don't even know if I like boys. I might like girls! I'll figure it out," she nodded. "But I want to go to the party and dance! And my new friend Lacey will be there. She's really nice."