I have my last hour with Edwin. All he can talk about, for a change, is how excited he is to be actually taking me on a date. I can’t believe how excited he is. It is like he has suddenly let go of his past love, or at least decided to try and move on.

After class, I tell Edwin I’ll catch him at home because I’m staying after. He says okay and then kisses my cheek quickly. I felt nothing, as if he were a grandma who has kissed my cheek a thousand times.

Seconds after Edwin was out of sight, Chris walks up. He smiles that million dollar smile of his and I feel my insides melt. Immediately warning bells go off in my head. It is not good that Edwin does nothing for me with a kiss and Chris does everything with just a smile.

“Ready to go?â€? He asks. I can’t remember how to talk so I just kind of stare at him. “Yo, earth to Hazel.â€?

“Oh, uh. Yeah, let me just stop at my locker.â€? I say, blushing in embarrassment.