Simon was always the one with a girlfriend. Or, at least, a new weekly interest. But, lately, there hadn't been any excitement in his love life. At least, until one girl caught his attention at a basketball game one night.
She wasn't very tall, about Chloe's height. Maybe an inch taller. She had long, brown, curly hair, and from what he could tell, brown eyes. She had this smile that was crooked and none of her teeth really seemed like they were about the right size. But she was cute.
She hadn't noticed him at all, unlike most of her friends. She wasn't wearing a low-cut shirt or smiling his way to get his attention. There seemed to be something about that that Simon liked.
Something about the fact that a cute guy wasn't the only thing on her mind. Simon had a theory that it had a little bit to do with what made her so pretty. I mean, she was naturally pretty anyway, but just the way she seemed to be, the light in her face, it made her the item of his affection.
He had been waiting all weekend for the chance to see her again on Monday. That is, if he could find her. He had looked all over. Searched the halls, lockers, the gym, the cafeteria, but there was no sign of her.
His best option now was to wait and see. Maybe if he wasn't looking for her she would show up. So, with that, Simon made his way to the cafeteria to grab some lunch. He was waiting in line for the mystery meal of the day when he heard a yelp from across the room. You don't have a werewolf for a brother and not learn to listen in a little more. Lately, it had become like instinct.
Simon turned to see the girl he had been searching for all day smacking some guy on the arm with an angry, embarrassed face. The guy took the smack and walked away laughing. Simon knew that his chance was now or never. So, he took is food and made his way over to her.
As he got closer, he came to realize just how small she really was. Her friends noticed him approaching as she grabbed a water. She turned just in time to see Simon standing right in front of her. Almost above her, really.
First she looked down as if wanting to see his shoes, then looked up to meet him.
"Hey," he began, "I'm Simon." he told her. Even though he had the looks when it really came down to it, Simon was quite lacking on the social part even if he usually fooled other people into believing he wasn't. But girls didn't usually make him this nervous. Ever.
"Oh," She said quietly. " Umm... Hey. I'm uh I'm Anna." She seemed to be a little more comfortable talking to strangers than he would have thought. She gave him a confused look and and then laughed a little.
"So, I saw you the other night at the basketball game and I didn't know who you were," he told her.
"Huh. So, is that supposed to explain the random introductions?" She asked with a curious smile.
Simon couldn't help but laugh a little at himself, too. He smiled and then began, "A little, yeah. I just... I saw you and I thought that you were kinda' cute so I decided to some and introduce myself. I'm uh trying to be a little more bold."
"Well, that's definitely bold. Look, I have to go eat lunch but it was nice meeting you, Simon, right?" She asked.
"Oh, yeah," he told her.
She turned to leave and gave him one last smile before taking a few steps away. Simon reconsidered his decision and then followed her.
She was in line and he came up behind her "Okay. So, I'm not usually the greatest at asking girls on a date but I'm gonna' give it a shot. Anna, will you go on a date with me Friday night?"
She looked totally shocked and then she smiled, "Sure."
Simon smiled at the answer and asked her for her number. She scribbled it down quickly on a scrap of paper, paid for her lunch, shot him a smile, and left.
Simon was in shock. Nothing like that had ever happened before. He had never been so nervous because of a girl. Not even with Chloe back when he liked her.
