“Morning, Miss Scarlett,â€? two strangers said as she passed. Many people greeted Scarlett everyday; her family was well-known in Fleur.

“Scarlett?â€? someone called. It was one of the boys from school, though she forgot who…

“Huntley?â€? She was mortified when the boy shook his head.

“Nicholas,â€? he clarified.

“You live around here?â€? she asked, hiding her embarrassment. Nicholas nodded. “I hadn’t realized… It’s so far from school…â€?

He shrugged. “It’s good exercise,â€? he said, winking. She felt butterflies rise in her stomach. Was she… attracted to him?

“Well, see you around,â€? she said, determined never to forget his name again.

Forget the times of your distress, but never forget what they taught you.
- Gesser