“Hey.” I said, as I sat down beside Emily at lunch.
“Oh my gosh.” Emily said, almost choking on a chicken tender. “I didn't even notice you this morning.”
“Wow, thanks.”
“No, I didn't mean it like that!” Emily said, trying to comfort me. “So, word on the street is that Drake's planning to ask someone out.”
“Who did you hear that from?” I asked, dripping ranch on my salad.
“I heard Jeffrey say it. Drake and him were talking near the vending machines and I heard Drake say that he has his eye on someone and that he might ask her out. Maybe it's you.” Emily nudged me and smiled.
“I don't think so. You even told me yourself that he hasn't dated anyone since 8th grade.”
“But we're in 10th now. He might have changed.”
“I don't know. And if he did, I doubt it'd be me he's asking out.”
