Today was the first day of Summer! In Summer, I liked to dress more feminine, with skirts and stockings and dresses. Also in Summer, I didn't have to see the bullies from school. Today, I decided to wear a short pink skirt, a white top, stockings, and flats. I opened the window and smiled to myself. I was prepared for what Summer brought.

I walked to the park with a satchel in hand. It was a beautiful day outside; the leaves were fresh and green, the grass neatly trimmed, and the smell of pollen filling the air. I skipped along the path to the duck pond, where there was a bench I loved to sit at and feed the ducks. Today, however, a man sat there. He had black hair with a dark fringe and a small amount of eyeliner. He was dressed casually, in a t-shirt and jeans, humming a tune. When I approached him, he seemed suprised. "Hi!" I cheerfully greeted. He waved back. He seemed shy. "Do you mind if I sit next to you?" I asked. He shook his head and moved over, flashing me a smile. "What is your name? I'm Patrick," I stated. I saw his hands move and swing. I fetched out a piece of paper and a pencil from my satchel and handed it over to him.

My name is Pete. I am mute.

I smiled at him. "Hi Pete. It was very nice to meet you," I responded. Before I could get up, he scrambled to write something down.

You are very cute. Would you like to text sometime?

I blushed. No one ever called me cute before. I jotted down my number and told him I'd text him.