Preston

"Dude, what did she say?!"

I approached my friend, Eric Marvinn, and forced out a weak smile.

"She said she'd think about it." I blurted out.

I felt like crying.

I had fallen in love with Avery the day I saw her.

And now I'd finally worked up the courage to ask her out and what happens? "She doesn't seem too excited about it."

My hyperactive friend skidded to a halt, for once.

"Oh, come on, Pres, she's probably just hiding how much she luvs you." He crossed his eyes.

I couldn't help but grin. Eric was so silly.

"Come on, Mr. Marvinn, let's get going." I punched my friend playfully on the shoulder.

"Go where?"

"School's starting, you dope! I don't want to be late!"

"Race you!"

It was hopeless. As always, I beat Eric.

"There's a reason why everyone calls me Lightning Boy!" I grinned as I walked backwards, waving to an irritated Ms. Spleeni.

"Oh, why?" Eric tilted his head and flashed his famous "heart-melting" innocent look.

"'Cause I'm as fast as lightning!" I bounced up the stairs, taking them two at a time.

"Hey, Preston, wait up!"

I spun around.

Avery weaved through the crowd towards me.

"What are you doing here?"

Avery and I didn't have the same homeroom so I was wondering why she had come here of all places.

"So," Avery grinned.

My heart did a flip.

"Where exactly are we going on Saturday?"