Escape from Kelly Jelly Belly

Excerpt from "A Paper Orchestra," by Michael Jamin

I paused at the front door to compose myself, but before I could even knock, the door flew open. It was Kelly, and she quickly pulled me inside. 

“I’m so happy you made it! Did you find it alright? Was the traffic bad? Did you do the homework yet?” Her rapid fire left no room for me to answer, and it was disorienting. It reminded me a nature show I once …