Page 6 of Waiting For Fate

“Okay then.” His smile grows wider. “Can I call you later with a more concrete plan?”

“Of course. That sounds great.” He begins backing away and I hear a high pitch scream come from my classroom, causing me to nearly jump out of my skin.

“Okay, well I’ll let you deal with that.” He points to my classroom. “But I’ll call you.” I barely catch him winking at me before I nod and head back into my classroom. When I walk in my assistant is frozen in place and Rocco has a lizard dangling over Liliana’s head.

Why is there always one reptile obsessed child in my class?

Me

Breaking news. Jackson asked me out again.

Tay

Wait, The same guy you brought to my birthday?

Shane

Ohhh. He was cute, Le! But didn’t you say he was like, hella boring though?

Me

Nooo. I SAID all we talked about was work. But I don’t think that will happen again. But what if it’s awful? Maybe I should tell him no. I can say something came up.

Ruby

If it’s awful then you know you’re not compatible and you move on. It’ll be fine babe.

Lauren

Honestly, Le. Go. You’re 28 years old. You should put yourself out there. At this point, what do you have to lose? And if he’s still boring I’ll just come proclaim my love for you in the middle of your date and get you out of it.

Me

Again, I didn’t say he was boring! And I’ve put myself out there plenty…

Lauren

Oh, baby cakes. No… You haven’t.

Me

Fine, I’ll go. But I’ll have you on speed dial.

Tay

Sorry to change the subject, but is everyone still making it to Sawyers party tomorrow?

Shane

We’ll be there!

Lauren

I might be late, but I’ll be there.

Ruby

Yes ma’am! Hendrix is so excited to meet a real hockey player.

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