"Hey, Emily. Found my paper did you?"
"Uh, yeah. Bryan, why are you being so nice to me?"
"Maybe I'm a nice guy."
"Bryan, you are nice. But even the nice guys at school hate me."
"Let's just say I know a beautiful and amazing person when I see one."
I can picture him smirking and I blush, even though he's not here.
"Emily, do you wanna hang out after school tomorrow?"
"Where at?"
"I was thinking going to the diner and then going for a walk in the park. If you're cool with that."
"Sounds great. See you at school then."
"Good night Em."
"Em?"
"Yeah is that a good nickname?"
"Yeah it's great." I giggle and I can feel him smiling.
"Your laugh is cute."
"Save it for tomorrow. Good night."
"Good night."
I hang up and lay on my bed smiling like an idiot, again. I have an actual date with Bryan. A cute, no, HOT, guy that's super sweet! I squeal like a little girl and kick my feet in the air. My mother comes rushing up the stairs and swings open the door.
"What happened? Are you okay? Who's pregnant?"
I flush at that last comment.
"No ones hurt or pregnant mom."
"Oh good. Then what's the matter?"
"This new guy, Bryan, asked me out. And he's like super cute."
"Aw sweetheart I'm so excited for you!"
"I can't wait to tell dad!"
Mom looks at me and frowns.
"What? What is it?"
"Dad isn't gonna be to happy about a date."
"It's not necessarily a date, it's hanging out."
"Oh honey. Sure it is. That's what they all say. That's what I said when I was your age."
"Umm, mom. It seriously is just hanging out."
"Hanging out with a hunk."
"Mom!?"
She laughs and stands up from her sitting position on my bed.
"Well, goodnight beautiful. Sleep tight. Maybe Bethany and Becky can come over and help you get ready."
"Great idea! I'll text them now."
"Ok night."
"Night mommy."
She leaves my room and I shut the door. I grab my phone and start a group chat with Bethany and Becky.
Hey guys! Can you come over tomorrow? After school? I have great news and I'll tell you tomorrow! xoxo
I instantly get responses. Bethany says she can come for a little while but Becky said she can't. I'll still tell her though. I get changed into my pajamas, finish my homework, and crawl to my bed. I climb in and snuggle under the covers. I smile and dream about how my "date" will be tomorrow.