As she walked out into the sunshine after school, Katie Ormerod wondered if life could possibly get any better for her. She had passed all her exams with flying colours, she was excited for the forthcoming family summer holiday to Butlins and school was nearly over for the summer. Running footsteps behind her brought her back to her senses. They quickly dissipated when she saw who it was. Paul Jackson. The only boy who could make her mash her words and lose her cool. Something she was renowned for.
"Hi Katie," he said, making her weak at the knees. It took all her concentration to keep her composure.
"Hi Paul."
"So, I'm going to the pictures tonight," he took a deep breath, "Will you come? With me. Just the two of us? I think you're really pretty...and...well..." Gulping, he took a breath and kissed her affectionately on the lips.
Katie nearly melted. "I'd love to."
"I'll pick you up about 7pm?"
"I'll be waiting."