I decided I didn't want to take too many risks out in public. I would try to manipulate her later on the news, assuming I hadn't found something more interesting to do.
I decided to go home at that point. I was a Junior in high school, and I would've been worried about my parents, but they were out of town for a family gathering that I was allowed to opt out of due to school.
Once I arrived at home, I decided to invite a friend of mine over. He was named Arnold, a year older than me and wound a bit tight. I called him on the phone, and asked him to come over.
"And do what?" he asked.
"Just hang out, watch the 9 o' clock news." I answered, chuckling.
"Watch the news? Right. What really?"
"Trust me. Besides, my parents are out of town. Can't let that go to waste."
"Ok, fine. I'll be over after dinner."
I said goodbye and hung up. There would be some time to kill before Arnold arrived, and more time before the news. I was a bit antsy to use the ring again, but I was also nervous. I considered whether I should test it more before his arrival, and especially before the news...