The parents start arriving shortly after Liv's return from their movie. I slip on my coat as Collin walks out the door, winking at me and mouthing "text me." I smile, and thank Liv for the party. I say goodbye to everyone who's left and wink at Katherine who is still talking to Matt. She pretends not to notice, and says, "Bye, Parker."
I emerge into the frigid air, and trek down the road to where my mom's car is parked.
"How was it?" she asks.
"It was fun."
"That fella looks handsome, Pamela," she nods towards the other side of the road, and I follow her gaze to find Collin waving at me. I shyly wave back.
"Make new friends?" she asks, teasingly.
"Just stop, mom," I say, but I think I'm blushing.
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On the ride home I text Katherine.
Fun party. I tell her
Yeah. Collin 😏😏😏, she responds.
Matt 😉😉😉
I have his number, so I'm going to txt him when I get home!
Me too, thanks from reminding me! Texting Collin now... Idk what to say... Help me!
Um... Say "hi"
😕
Say, "I want you, babe"
Haha, NO
I create a new contact for Collin and text:
Hi
I just told sent "hi" 😬 I tell Katherine.
Has he replied yet?
No...
Hi, that was fun, wasn't it? He texts back.
Yeah :)
You doing anything tomorrow? Is he asking me out?!?! *dying*
No, just church...
... Do you...
...do I what? ;)
Wanna go somewhere tomorrow?
Sure, where?
Movies?
Sounds good, I'll clear it with my parents when I get home
😊, he texts back.
😘 SHIT! Wrong emoji.
Sorry, meant to send 😀, I add
Sure you did 😉 haha, jk
Haha, who knows?
😘, he sends, and my heart skips a beat
(Intentional), he adds.
*sigh*
