I make my way to the back of the class where Karma was sitting. The second I walked through the door way she looked up and we locked eyes. I immediately looked back down at the ground and made my way towards her. I could feel her eyes on me the whole time as I shuffled around the people to get to my seat. She didn't break her stare until I sat down next to her. We sat in silence while everyone made their way to their seats. During the duration of the class she glanced over at me four times, only for a few seconds, then would go back to listening to Ms. Woods. Yes I was counting. You know you do that too.

Before the bell rang Ms. Woods put out an assignment.

"Now everyone, this is one of my favorite topics to talk about; the electromagnetic spectrum. A real ice breaker if you're looking for one!" We all stared at her. "Right, well, you have a week to complete it and you and your lab partner will present them in front of the class. Go off the notes you took last week and today for a reference. I don't want only words on a paper, you must make something 2D as well!"

& with that, the bell rang.

I got up swiftly and bolted towards the door. I could feel Karma's eyes on me till I was no longer in the room.

Two minutes later I walked into my next class. No one was there seeing how everyone wastes time at their lockers in between classes. My teacher stared at me and I gave a hesitant smile and went to sit down.

"You're early." Mr. Parker said suspiciously.

I looked up. "Religious Studies is my favorite class." I lied.

Then my phone buzzed in my pocket. I whipped it out already knowing who it was going to be.

TEXT MESSAGE

Karma

I swipe my finger across the pop up to open it.

"I'm coming over to your house tonight to start this project. If you don't let me in I know the password for your garage door. 1969. Either way you'll see me at 7. See you then. -K"

I pondered what to type back for a few minutes. I decided on:

"See you then. -A"

I then spent the rest of the day dreading seven o'clock. When I got home I started doing research on the electromagnetic spectrum because I'd been MIA the past week, and spent today's class period over thinking about how Karma was sitting right next to me.

When seven came around I heard the doorbell ring. I literally debated opening the door just to see if she really would try the garage. But I know Karma, she would have, she's persistent like that.

I went downstairs and put my hand on the knob. A burst of adrenaline went through my body. This will be the first time y'all have talked in over a week in person. She's on your doorstep willing to work with you. Wanting to be your friend again. Why won't you let her be your friend anymore?

I look through the peep hole. Gah, that's why. Look at her. Ok Amy, keep it platonic. I turned the knob and opened the door.