"How are you?" He starts.
Maybe he wants to be friends as well.
Butterflies erupt in her stomach.
"Fine," she replies quietly.
The boy grins. Lynn notices how nice his teeth are.
"Have you finished your book report?" He asks curiously.
Lynn nods. She thinks back to the book she had finished nearly a week ago, it was a rather easy assignment for a bookworm such as herself.
The boy nods back.
"I'm having trouble with mine. We should study together sometime."
His offer is sweet. Lynn doesn't reply.
With a farewell the boy jogs away.
Lynn watches him leave in disbelief. Even from behind he is gorgeous.
The conversation still doesn't feel real.
She walks home.
And tries not to faint.
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The Boy
RomanceLynn is awkward, anxious around people and may love books more than her life. She's always had the same way of life: keep your head down and don't say much. That is until someone new pops into her life. The boy was perfection. Lynn was certain he...
