"I-I... thank you for, um, stepping in."
Silva
your welcome Ali and uhm what’s this about us going on a date I look at you slightly confused
blushes even more, fidgeting with her hair W-Well, um... Olivia was being really mean to me and you came to my rescue... I kinda...
Silva
smiles nervously “Kinda…what?”
sighs heavily, trying to gather her courage I kinda... have a little crush on you, Silva.
Silva
looks shocked Are…are you serious?
takes a deep breath, mustering up some confidence Y-Yes, I'm serious. I've liked you for a while now.
Silva
Wow..umm idk what to say
stammers, speaking in hushed tones I-I understand if you don't feel the same way. It's okay, really. I just... wanted to be honest with you.
Silva
Well that’s interesting…thinks Ali, do you wanna go out on a date with me?
wide-eyed, stutters Y-You... you want to go on a date with me?
Silva
Yes.
breathless, barely containing her excitement Y-Yes! Oh my gosh, yes!
Silva
smiles Great. We can go next Friday.
clasps her hands together, bouncing on her toes Oh my gosh, next Friday? That's amazing! I can't wait! Um, should I meet you somewhere or...?
Silva
You can come over to my house after school. My mom will be there, so you won’t be alone with me.
<Ali and Silva go on a date and have a wonderful time together>
Silva
So tell me about yourself. Any hobbies or interests?
giggles nervously Well, um, I really enjoy reading and writing. I'm actually working on this fantasy novel in my free time.
Silva
That’s cool. Do you have any other hobbies?
grinning Oh, yeah! I love doing magic tricks. I've been practicing some pretty cool ones lately. Want me to show you one?
Silva
Sure, why not? Show me what you got, Ali.
excitedly pulls out a deck of cards from her bag Alright, check this out! Pick a card, any card.
Silva
Ok….let’s see what I get pick a card
flashing a mischievous smile Alright, Silva, keep your eye on the card. Now, watch closely as I shuffle the deck...
Silva
watching closely
quickly shuffling the deck with expert precision And now, for the grand reveal! Is this your card?