In Sharon Creech's novel Walk Two Moons, Ben Finney clearly has a crush on Sal.
Ben Finney's Affection for Sal
As Salamanca Tree Hiddle (Sal) navigates her new life in Ohio, she encounters various characters, including the lively Finney family. It is Ben Finney, Mary Lou Finney's cousin, who develops an obvious romantic interest in Sal. His affection becomes apparent through their interactions, adding a layer to Sal's experiences and her adjustment to new friendships and surroundings within the narrative.
