i stay in my car while i try to think of what to say. i know i'm overthinking it; i just don't want it to come across as too flirty. i don't know him very well at all, and i don't wanna make it sound like i'm expecting him to ask me to hang out or anything. i feel like i'm 14 again.
finally, i settle on saying "made it back :)" and i click send before i can change my mind.
about a minute later he starts typing. i sit and watch the text bubble move like i'm scared that if i look away it'll disappear.
matt: good:) i'm glad we ran into each other tonight
kenna: me too. it's been a long time
matt: maybe we shouldn't wait so long to see each other again
i think my heart jumps into my throat when i read that. does that mean he wants to hang out? or is he just being nice? should i be bold and say something flirty? i feel like i shouldn't wait too long to reply or else he might think i don't wanna see him again.
kenna: maybe we should plan to meet at that gas station more often
as soon as i hit send, i immediately regret it. out of everything i could've said, i chose that? stupid.
matt: or you could just come over instead
i reread his text ten times before i can fully comprehend that he just said that. i don't know why i'm feeling this way about potentially hanging out with him. i haven't been harboring any feelings for him over the years. we were always friendly, but i guess seeing him again just sparked a new interest in me. i feel like a kid with a crush that i can't even really describe. but it's different. we're both adults now. and i don't want to let this opportunity slip away from me if there's a chance he could feel the same way.
kenna: i like that idea better. when??
matt: how's saturday?
kenna: perfect.
matt: see you then :)
i heart his text message, then head inside knowing damn well i'm already counting down the days until saturday.
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