Ti amo

Part 3

I come home and I notice that the lights are out. I guess that no one else is here yet.

I lay down on the couch and I check my messages. I really hate it that we have a telephone ban at school.

I see an unknown number. That's weird. I tap on it and the messages shock me.

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Unknown
Hey it's me, Hunter.

Me
Oh heyy!!

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I type in heyy with two y's because one will be too dry and three will be too much. I change his name.

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Hunter <3
So I was wondering if you wanna hang out tomorrow after school...

Me
Yes of course! I'd love to!

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That's what I answered in text. What was going on in my head?

OMFG DID HE TEXT ME?!
NO WAIT IS HE JOKING?!
OMG HE IS SOOOOOO SWEET!!

I giggle as he types back.

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Hunter <3
Okay then I'll see you tomorrow! <3

Me
Yess!! I see you tomorrow!! <3

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My jaw dropped when he sends the heart. I start smiling uncontrollably, and I lay down on my stomach, kicking my feet in the air.

I immediately text Eliza.

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Me
GIRL, HUNTER JUST TEXTED ME!

Elizaaaa <333
NO WAY, WHAT DID HE SAY??

Me
DO YOU WANNA HANG OUT TOMORROW?

Elizaaaa <333
You did say yes, right?

Me
Of course, duh

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I am smiling brightly as I turn my phone off and I lay down. I thought this day would ever come.

I suddenly remember to invite everyone. I make a group chat with Eliza, Naomi, Phoebe and Lilly in it. Phoebe and Lilly are from my old school.

I quickly type a text and I send it. They better all come.

Naomi asks me what I want. Ehmm... I don't know!

I really do not care.

He lays next to me. I look outside. What a beautiful day.

I sigh. What should I do? I groan. I pick up my phone.

TikTok I guess.

An hour later I am still scrolling and my eyes close. I fall asleep.

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It is 6:00 in the morning. Normally I get up at 7:00, but this is karma for falling asleep so early.

I notice that I am in my bed, not on the couch. My dad must've moved me.

I get ready for school and when I am done I start cycling. I quickly arrive at Sylvie her house. We always cycle together.

We arrive at school and I decide to not tell everyone. I only tell Naomi and Eliza already knows.

I just don't know how the rest of them would react about the news. They sort of hate him.

I take Naomi with me, a few steps away from the rest. "So I have news..." I can't stop smiling. "What is it?" "Hunter asked me out!" I say happily and Naomi yells: "Really?! Oh my god, I am so happy for you!!" The rest of the group looks at us as we sit next to them again.

"Why is Naomi happy for you?" Lena asked. Well... Maybe I will also tell Lena in a few minutes. "My coach slash trainer slash father chose me to participate for a talent recognition day!" I lie to them. It is true though. My father told me that a week ago.

"Really?! Oh my god that is so good!" Lena yells as she lifts her hands for a high five. I give her a high five as the rest of the group congratulates me.

I'll tell them. Just not now.