There was a silence then I see Amber nod to Edwin.

“Hazel, would you like to accompany me to dinner tonight?â€? Edwin asks, still avoiding eye contact.

I can’t say no. “Sure,â€? I say and pretend to be happy.

“It will be a double date,â€? Amber says overexcitted.

“Oh ok,â€? I say and fake a smile.

I am quiet for the rest of lunch and when it is walk quickly out of the cafeteria without even saying goodbye. Pushing the cafeteria doors open, I see Chris leaning on the wall, waiting for me.

“Hey,â€? He greets me.

“Hi…â€? I say a bit distracted.

“What is wrong?â€?

“I am going on a… double date with Amber, Ashton, and Edwin tonight…â€? I say with a frown

“Oh…That sounds fun…â€? He says with so much sarcasim is makes me laugh.

“Ya…â€?

“Well, do you have time before then?â€?

“Ya, I should.â€?

“Well I will take you somewhere after school before your… date…â€?

“Oh really, where?â€? I say, nudging him.

“How about we just go to the lake?â€? He suggests.