Katie
I wake up to the beautiful sound of my alarm at you guessed it 5:00 a.m. I roll out of bed and get dressed.

Today it's going to be warm, so I put shorts and a cropped T-shirt into my bag to wear at school.

I almost forgot to put my Crocs in the bag too.

After I sneak out of the house, I get in my truck and drive to Mr.Brent's house.

Since the last time I rode Titan I almost got hit by a car I decide to take it easy.

Later on, I learned that it was a good decision because Titan was crazy.

As I'm brushing off Titans saddle marks my phone dings. I look and see it's a text from Wyatt.

Just Wyatt: Ha! Woke up before you! 😝

I smile and respond.

Me: Sorry to rain on your parade but I've been up since five this morning.  🤷🏻‍♀️

It takes him a few minutes to respond. When he finally does I'm putting Titan back into the field.

Just Wyatt: Oh
Just Wyatt: One of these days I'm going to be up before you!

Me: 👍🏼

It's nice having someone text you in the morning. Izzy and I text all the time just not in the mornings because she's always with Tyler.

It was weird how the little things like someone telling you good morning can make you feel so happy.

Once I get to school  I change into my clothes and fix my hair. I clip it up into a claw clip where it looks like my hair is in a ponytail.

Since I still have twenty minutes till classes start I go to my locker to get my books out so I can work on an essay.

When I open my locker there's a Starbucks cup sitting in my locker with a note on it saying,

"Dearest Kate, I hope this warms your day just like your smile warms mine.🙂
P.S. I bet ten bucks you're wondering how I  got your locker combination.
Well, a good magician never reveals his secret.

- Wyatt your hot boyfriend

I put my hand over my mouth to muffle a gasp. That is one of the sweetest things anyone has ever done for me.

I take out my phone to text him.

Me: Thank you! 🥹

I take a picture of the note with my drink and post it on Instagram captioning it,
'POV you have the best boyfriend ever! 🥰'

When I get to the lunch room I sit down and I see I have another text from Wyatt.

Just Wyatt: I have no idea what you're thanking me for.
Just Wyatt: Maybe you're thanking me for just simply existing and making this world a better place?
Well, baby, you're welcome! 😘

I laugh very loud which earns me a few glares and stares.

I take a picture of me holding the drink and send it to him.

After I send it to him I reread the texts. I noticed he called me baby.

Maybe he didn't mean to or he's trying to tease me.

I can't bring myself to say anything about it even though I made a rule about pet names.

A few minutes later he responds.

Just Wyatt: Oh that! You are so welcome, baby.

Me: 🙄

Unfortunately, Wyatt isn't in my English class today so I have to wait till lunch to see him.

I don't think I've ever been this excited about lunch.

Finally, the bell rings and I get up as fast as I can and race to my locker. After I grab my lunchbox I see Tyler talking to Izzy while she digs through her locker.

I love her to death, but she is the most disorganized person on this entire planet. Just looking in her locker gives me anxiety.

I walk over to Izzy, but before I could say hi Izzy says, "Katie, you have the best boyfriend ever!"

"Lazy over here." She points her thumb over her shoulder at Tyler. "Never does anything like that for me."

Tyler makes an aggravated face. "Honey, I'm sorry, but I never know what to get you." He tries to put his arms around her waist but she pushes him away.

"Tyler, it's not that complicated."

He raises his eyebrows. "Oh really, the barista sees you walk in and runs to the back. That's how complicated your coffee order is."

Izzy simply rolls her eyes at his statement.

I laugh as they continue to bicker back and forth.

Suddenly I feel someone's arms wrap around me from behind.

I instantly freeze, and I try to figure out whose arms are currently wrapped tightly around me.

I realize it's Wyatt when he rests his head on my shoulder.

Don't ask how I knew it was him.

What? You would pay attention too if you knew how good his cologne smelled. Or maybe he just wakes up smelling good. I really wouldn't doubt it.

I try to focus on what Izzy and Tyler are bickering about but it's really hard when all I could think about was Wyatt and how much I liked his arms around me.

Katie get a grip! This is Wyatt YOUR FAKE BOYFRIEND he's supposed to do this, y'all are 'dating' remember? This is how couples act.

Somehow Izzy and Tyler moved on from the coffee argument and now are arguing about who drives faster. I swear it's like they have been married for forty years. Maybe in a past life.

I feel Wyatt's chest vibrate when he starts talking. "Y'all bicker like an old married couple. Maybe this could continue at the lunch table because I'm starving."

Izzy sighs and grabs Tyler's hand.

I hear Izzy mumble, "I need to stop lowering my standards."

Tyler glares at her. "You know I heard that!"

She pulls his arm. "Oh come on and shut up!"

Wyatt takes his chin off my shoulder and looks down at me with those hazel eyes.

I notice he has a little green around his pupil.

Dang, why did everything about him has to be so perfect?

"How are you today, baby?"

Okay him calling me baby out loud sent my heart to my toes.

This is not supposed to happen, he's my fake freaking boyfriend.

Maybe it's because no guy has ever had a cute nickname for me.

Yes, that's it.

Wyatt
I barely paid attention in my class because all I could think about was seeing the look on Katie's face when I see her.

On my way to practice, I figured I would get her a hot chocolate to surprise her.

Creeping her out that I knew her locker combination was a bonus.

When the bell finally rings I try to get out of the classroom as fast as I can, but of course, some girl has to talk to me again. I don't even remember what she said, to be honest.

When I turn the corner to our lockers I see Katie laughing. She's wearing shorts and a cropped t-shirt with pastel tie-dye Crocs.
I don't think any girl has ever looked cuter.

I snicker when I see the back of her shirt because it says, 'What are you going to do about it.'

I walk right up to her and wrap my arms around her waist hugging her from behind.

I think I scare her because her whole body freezes till I place my chin on her shoulder.

Good gosh, she smelt amazing.

I never noticed before, but she has two moles on her neck. I guess I never saw them because I've never seen her with her hair up.

After I get Tyler and Izzy to finally stop bickering and walk away, I ask her, "How are you doing baby?"

I see her scrunch nose in agitation.

Y'all know I called her baby on purpose, right?

I know we said no pet names but Baby fits her so well. I had to have one.

Every fake dating trope I've heard about the guy has a cute nickname that bothers the girl.

I know she would have slapped me if I called her princess so...

Also, I love it when she makes that face she does every time she's aggravated.

She turns around and looks up at me. "Pretty good, I mean my boyfriend did buy me a hot chocolate this morning."

I can tell she's fighting a smile so I play along with her. "Oh did he?"

"He sounds pretty sweet."

She turns her head to the side and her hair flips over her shoulder.

Her hair looks so soft. I get the urge to run my fingers through it. Too much?

"He is pretty sweet, well most of the time."

I widen my eyes. "I bet he's very handsome to going out with a beauty like you."

What? I like to make her blush, sue me! (Which she did by the way)

Ah, there's her smile, well, and an eye roll.

"Honestly, he's pretty average looking."

I scoff and reach out to try to tickle her, but she jumps out of the way and runs down the hall. I jog to catch up with her.

She glances at me. "I have to ask Just Wyatt, how did you get my locker combination?"

I flash her my award-winning, no Oscar-winning smile and walk backward into the lunchroom.

"Baby, a good magician, never reveals his secrets."

She shakes her head while laughing. "I hope you run into someone!"

Today I learned that if you take one of Katie's cookies she will kill you. At least that's what Tyler said.

I decided to test my luck and take one of her cookies while she's talking to Izzy.

She sees me take it and narrows her eyes.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you, Kent."

I pop the cookie into my mouth and pat my stomach, "Delicious."

She reaches over and starts ticking me.
Why did I have to be so ticklish?

We both start giggling which makes everyone look at us.

I finally manage to grab her hands to make her stop.

"I hope you learned your lesson," Katie snaps.

I give her a flirtatious smile. "I would do it again if that's what it takes to get your hands on me, baby." Her face pales and Tyler chokes on his water.

Then Katie's face changes like she's scheming something. I let go of her hands and continue eating.

All of a sudden Katie moves my tray of food and plops down on my lap. It catches me off guard but she keeps her poker face and continues talking with Izzy.

I swear Tyler's jaw is so clenched that his teeth might break.

Stacy's glaring at us, so I just smile and wave. She turns her head.

Looking over Katie's shoulder I ask, "Um, can I finish eating?"

She shakes her head and eats the rest of my fruit cup. "Sorry, buddy."

She sits on my lap the rest of lunch and talks with Tyler and Izzy like this happens every day. Unlike me who can barely think straight.

Ugh, why did she have to smell so good?
I think what got me though was when she leaned back and rested her head on my shoulder.

I had to keep my hands in fists to keep from wrapping them around her. I think if I did that Tyler would give me a black eye.

Yes, most definitely.

Unfortunately, the bell rings signaling that lunch is over and we all stand up.

After I throw my trash away Katie grabs my hand. "Don't forget dinner at my house, 5:00 p.m."

I give her my best smile. "I know I won't be late."

Tyler comes up behind Katie. "Ooh, dinner!" 

Katie whirls around so fast that I thought she would break her neck. "No, Tyler don't even think about inviting yourself! I already have to deal with Derek. I'm not dealing with you too!"

I hold back my laughter.

Tyler holds his hands up. "Okay, okay chill dude!"  It's funny how quickly Tyler can set off Katie's anger.

Izzy just rolls her eyes and pats me on the shoulder when she walks by. "You'll get used to them... eventually."

I scoff and reach my arms around Katie and give her a tight hug. "I'll see you tonight."

"Okay, see you then." She actually hugged me back.

Thoughts?