"Hey Justin!" Alex called, running up towards him.
Justin stopped and turned round.
"Alex?" he smiled.
"I was wondering whether, maybe, you wanted to hang out after school." Alex beamed.
"Yeah, I'd love to!" Justin grinned enthusiastically.
"That's great. That'd be...great. I can't wait till later, It's gonna be..." Alex smiled.
"Great?" Justin finished.
"Yeah." blushed Alex, sheepishly.
"See you later." Justin said.
"Bye!" Alex said, giving him a flirtatious wave.
Justin smiled after her. 'Alex is actually really cool, and nice, and funny...Wait, am I actually thinking that? This can't be good' he thought.
***
"Harper! Harper!" Alex yelled, rushing through the corridor.
Harper turned around.
"Oh, Hey Alex, What's up?" asked Harper.
"Justin and I are going out this afternoon!" Alex shrieked excitedly.
"What? You're going out with Justin Moriarty?" repeated Harper.
"Yeah, that's what I said, wasn't it?" laughed Alex.
"I really like him, Harper. He's so sweet, funny, and handsome. He's not even the least bit intimidating. Justin's misunderstood-He is ever so sweet and kind." Alex sighed.
"Wow, Alex! If I didn't know any better, I'd say you were in love with Justin!" remarked Harper.
"Right..." Alex trailed off.
"Wait, You're not in love with Justin, are you?" gasped Harper.
"I don't know, Harper. I think I might be. There's something so special about him and it's like we have this deep connection."
Harper raised her eyebrows at her best friend silently.
