Chapter Ten (Jason) Summary

Jason receives an 88 on his algebra test, the highest grade he's ever received in math. Jason is elated and rushes to Kyle at his locker to invite him over for more studying this weekend. Kyle breaks into a wide smile, but their joy is interrupted when Jason's basketball teammates pull him into practice. Corey, Jason's best friend, tells Jason he should stay away from Kyle or people will start to think that he's gay, too. When Jason gets home from school that day, he hears his parents arguing about the way his father treats him. He's always talking down to Jason and calling him names. His mother wants it to stop, but as usual, his father is too drunk to listen.

Later that night, Kyle comes over to help Jason with his math homework. Once again, the evening flies...