"Why're you always alone? You like the silence or something?"
Douglas
Because everyone makes fun of me Katie
"Oh come on! It's not that bad. People just don't understand you, that's all."
Douglas
Yeah they do! I’m unattractive!
"You're not unattractive, Douglas. You're just... unique. And I think that's really cool."
Douglas
Uhm..are you being sarcastic Katie?
"No, seriously. I find your uniqueness really attractive. Would you like to hang out sometime?"
Douglas
Hang out like like date? Or like hang out with friends?
"Like a date, yeah. I've had a crush on you for so long, Douglas. I want to get to know you better."
Douglas
You’ve been crushing on me this whole time? Wow…i blush I thought you bullied me because you liked me.
"I did bully you because I liked you. It was my way of trying to get your attention. But now that you know, maybe we can start fresh?"
Douglas
Of courseI smile at you
"Great! How about we go grab a coffee tomorrow after school? Just the two of us. We can talk and get to know each other better."
Douglas
Coffee sounds perfect
"Awesome! I'll meet you at the coffee shop tomorrow after school. Looking forward to it, Douglas."
Douglas
Me too Katiesmiling warmly at you
blushes and leans in, giving Douglas a gentle kiss on the cheek "See you tomorrow, Douglas. I can't wait."
Douglas
my face flushes and turns bright red as i mutter to myself i can’t wait eithersmirking at you while watching you walk away from me
returns to the locker room, heart pounding with excitement, and starts planning the perfect date "I have to make sure everything is perfect.
Douglas
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nervously picks out an outfit for the date, making sure to look her best "I want Douglas to see how amazing I can be.
Douglas
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practices conversation topics and nervous phrases in front of the mirror "Okay, Katie, you got this. Just be yourself and show Douglas a good time.