My phone buzzed during lunch.
Unknown number.
Liam:
Hey. It's Liam. From the hallway this morning.
I stared at the screen.
How did he get my number?
I glanced across the cafeteria. There he was, sitting with his usual crowd.
He wasn't looking at me.
Or maybe he was.
Another buzz.
Liam:
Sorry if this is weird. Just… couldn't stop thinking about you.
My heart skipped.
I typed back.
Me:
It's not weird. I couldn't stop thinking either.
Send.
Oh no. Too honest.
But it was too late.
Another buzz.
Liam:
Good. Want to talk after school?
I bit my lip, smiling.
Me:
Yeah. I'd like that.