It was the last day of school. She saw him at the lockers as she was getting all of her books. She saw him smile at her and he started to approach her. She averted her gaze and focused on getting all of her stuff.

“Hey,” he said.

“Hey,” she said without looking at him.

“Let’s go home together,” he said.

“S-sure,” she stuttered.

“Good. I’ll wait for you outside,” he said and then he walked away.

She stared at him as he walked. She wondered why he suddenly asked her to go with him. It was not the first time, but they don’t do it usually. She went outside the school and she saw him sitting at a bench. He stood as soon as he saw her.

“Let’s go?” he asked.

“Can I buy some food first?” she asked.

“Sure,” he answered.

They stopped at a food stall and…