"aNd mY naMe iZ cARmELITAAA"
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"Hi Carmelita!" I called from the other end of the hallway. She rolled her eyes and walked off. I jogged to catch up with her. "How are you today Carmelita?"

"I'm perfect, as always." She responded, her red spiral curls bouncing with each syllable. I smiled. She was a tough cookie, but I knew deep down she had a heart. Maybe that was why I kept chasing after her, even when I knew it wouldn't work out.

"That's amazing." I said, noting that there was no 'cakesniffer' after her short sentence.

"Of course it is, I'm always amazing."

"Yes you are." She looked shocked I had agreed with her.

"Why-why do you keep chasing after me, cakesniffer. You're always so nice and talkative around me, and you never belittle me like anyone else." She had stopped and was now staring into my eyes as I could feel my face heating up.

"We-well I-"

"I mean it can't be because you like me, no one likes me. So why do you talk to me like I'm another one of your silly friends?" What was it in her eyes? Anger? Tears? Confusion?

"ITS BECAUSE I DO LIKE YOU CARMELITA!" I blurted and quickly covered my mouth, "I like like you. I like you a lot. And I guess I was always hoping you liked me too." I twisted my fingers together as I waited for a reaction.

Her face seemed to drop, but then lifted into a smile. A real, genuine happy smile.

"I guess I kinda liked you too-that's why I never make you leave whenever you insist on talking. I like your company."

I grinned ear to ear as I grabbed her hand-"Want to go get lunch together?"

"Yes."

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Wow this is actually much more beautiful than I expected.

Im sorey i forgot the username of the person who requested it but I did it and thats what matters i still love you : )