Bully

Tate runs into Jared on her way to class; when she falls backward, Jared helps her up, surprising and confusing her. Later, Ben asks Tate if her monologue was about Jared. Tate retorts that she doesn’t care about Jared, and Ben changes the subject, suggesting that they go to the Loop again. Tate agrees.

The Loop is a small track on a farm outside of town. When Tate and Ben arrive, Tate immediately spots K.C., who is there to support Jared while he races. For the first race, Tate and K.C. watch the proceedings along with Jared, who focuses on Tate the whole time. When the race ends, Jared and another boy, Roman, prepare for their turn at the track.

Jared pulls up in his Mustang and prepares to race Roman. The race happens fast, and Tate finds herself both worrying for Jared and cheering him on. When it ends, the finish is too close to call, so the Racemaster suggests a rematch—but with the boys’ respective girlfriends driving instead. A girl approaches Jared, and he kisses her, bothering both