I walk into first the next morning, getting there really early because she drives like a manic. I set my stuff down at a desk and turn to leave and find some people to hang with until the bell. I turn right into Chris, who is smiling.

“Oh, hey.â€? I say, flustered.

“Hey.â€? He laughs back.

“You startled me!â€? I accuse.

“I did? Oh I’m so sorry.â€? He says sarcastically. I glare at him and he laughs again. “Lighten up.â€?

I crack and smile. There was no way I could be mad at him! Not when he smiled anyways…

“Much better. A face as cute as yours shouldn’t frown.â€? He says, still smiling playfully.

“Awe, thanks.â€? I say in a totally cheesy lovey-dovey voice, smiling and putting a hand to my chest. “That’s so sweet of you!â€?

He busts out laughing. “Hilarious Hazel.â€?

I laugh as well.

“Hazel?â€? Chris asks suddenly. I stop laughing and look up at him. “I had a lot of fun yesterday…â€?