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I’m caught between his earnest gaze and the whirlwind of thoughts in my mind. I feel a rush of emotions—excitement, caution, curiosity—all intermingling within me.
“I feel the same way.” As I look into his eyes, I can’t help but notice how blue they are. The sun shining in them creates a slight sage green color. “Would you mind going to the funeral with me?” I ask.
He sighs, but not in an uncomfortable or hesitant way—he sounds relieved. “If you would like me to be there, yes, I will go with you.”
I smile. “I have to head back inside. I’ll text you the details soon, okay?”
“Okay.” He pulls me into a gentle hug, arms wrapped around my waist, and I hug him back before pulling away.
“Bye,” I say, tucking my hair back behind my ear and heading toward the doors.
“Bye, Hailey.” He waves.
I join Scarlett back at our table.
“This omelet looks amazing.” I pick up the fork and take a bite.
“What did he want?” she asks.
I grab my Pepsi and take a sip from the straw. “You were right.”
“About what?”
“He likes me.”
“No,” she says sarcastically, before taking a drink.
“I’m scared, you know.”
“No one is going to break your heart on my watch, and if they do, they’ll go six feet underground.”
I chuckle and continue eating.
I’m glad she’s my best friend.
* * *
“I feel sick,”I say, while holding my head.
“Maybe you shouldn’t eat so fast,” Scarlett says, while unlocking her front door. We left the restaurant less than twenty minutes ago and my stomach is churning and my head is pounding.
“Doesn’t make sense, I eat that omelet weekly.”
“Maybe it’s the nerves getting to you,” she says while opening the door. We walk in the house and I slowly make my way up the stairs.
I shrug. “Maybe.”
I lie down on her bed while she rummages through her closet.
“Are you wanting a dress or pants?”
“Dress is fine,” I say.
“How about this?” She pulls out a purple, skin-tight v-neck dress.
I sit up slightly and look. “That’s fine. Do you have flats to go with it?”
“Sure do!” She picks up a black pair of flats from the back corner of the closet and places them on her desk.
