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I entered class, heart pounding, and sweat dripping from my forehead. “So sorry I was late I-“ “Don’t worry, Matilda, have a seat” I sat in my usual seat, next to Archie. I love Archie. He is such a sweet, nerdy guy. He has ginger, curly hair with freckles splattered around his face. A nice nose, with soft lips and big rectangular black glasses. He smiled as I sat down. “Hey! I saw that shit in the hallway. U good?” “I am okay, I have dealt with worse” I laughed. “Whatcha doing tomorrow? There is a band playing and I have two tickets. Pierce the veil, ur fav” I gushed. See this is why I liked Archie. He knows what I liked and we are super alike. When were in grade 8, he was this mini, clumsy kid who stammered and constantly pushed up his glasses that were forever drooping down his face. Idk what happened but I guess puberty got to him and now he is like TOTALLY hot. However his kind personality had never changed. I guess that is why he now has a harem of girls (even popular ones) in his wake, totally turned on by his good looks and nerdy hobbies. “So i’m thinking I pick u up at 5? Then we go to the concert and after we get some food and call it a night?” “HELL YEAH!” I exclaimed. “So turn your books to chapter-“
An hour later
The bells rings and students pool out of classrooms. Archie and I are still talking about plans when Annie and Millie come skipping over. “U bitch!” Annie laughs playfully. “So u challenged Annabelle and you lived to see the day! I thought you were left for dead” Millie jumps up and down “So are you going to say yes?” “What?” I asked, running my hand in my hair in a confused manner. “To Jayden’s date?” She said. “Uhhh what?” Archie asked. “Ohhhhhh yeah, Jayden asked if i was able to come over and watch a movie!” I laughed. “Can you believe it?” Archie’s face fell. “Oh, i did not think you guys were close like that.” He said. I looked at him. He looked like an abandoned puppy. My heart fell. “Hey what’s wrong? I mean we are not even close. Idk why he even asked me” I said, giggling awkwardly. Archie’s expression did not get better. “Imma see you around, Matilda. Sorry for bothering you about the concert.” He smiled wryly “It’s cool if you don’t wanna come” My face and tone softened, “Hey, ofc imma come with you, tomorrow. I mean idk Jayden like that. Why would i ditch plans with a cool friend like you” I said. He winced and the mention of “friend” “Uh yeah. Thanks. See you at 5, tomorrow” He said and walked away. “Soooooo what was that all about?” Annie questioned. “Oouuuuuu, I think someone likesss youuu!” Millie teased. My heart dropped. “No he doesn’t! I-I mean we have been friends for 7 years. Cmon i remember that little, goofy 11 year old. He definitely not have a crush on me I mean-“ “Girl open ur eyes.” Annie laughed. “He always buys you things, he asks how you are all the time, he makes plans for you too ONE TO ONE? And you think that he does not like you? Cmon!” My mind raced. All those hangouts. The gifts. How had I not even realised this before. “Why is this happening right now?!” I groaned, slapping a palm to my forehead. “That’s on you to deal with!” Annie chuckled “Cmon guys, I wanna dip. I can’t stay in this place any longer while i am hungry” Millie whined. We went to lunch while my mind looping around.