The player and the shy girl (english version)

Beneath the Surface

"We better get going."
I say, feeling my cheeks flush and looking down.

He studies me more closely.
"Did you blush?"
He says, coming closer.

"Um, no."
I reply as I walk toward the exit of the alley.

"You never blush, what happened now?"
He looks at me curiously.

"Nothing,I didn't blush."
I say, continuing to walk.

"I'll pretend I believe you."
He says, walking beside me.

We walk, and the time has gone past 6...
We reach the car and head home.

We've been home for a while now, and Lucas and I haven't exchanged a word since before...

I get up from the bed and head to the living room.
I turn on the TV and play some music on YouTube.

I call Mia since we haven't talked since yesterday.

× "Hey, lost little one!"
× "What are you up to?"
× "I'm good; how about you?"
× "I'm fine, how's Lucas?"
× "He's great. What are you doing today?"
I ask, hoping we can hang out later.
× "I'm with Alex, babe."
× "Oh, okay."
× "Did you need something?"
× "I was thinking of going out, but it's okay."
× "Are you sure?"
× "Yeah, you stay with Alex and send him my regards."
× "Alright, babe; we'll talk tomorrow at school. Kisses."

I hang up the phone.
Ugh, what am I going to do now...

Well, I hope to find something to do, even though it looks like I'll be keeping company with chips and a movie tonight...

I pout and look at the music.
My phone lights up with a notification from Instagram.

It was Austin from yesterday.
Yeah, we exchanged Instagrams.

I open our chat.

"What are you up to, little Emma?"

"Hello to you too, Austin :)"

"Come on, it's nothing."

"Alright then. I'm good; how about you?"

"I'm fine, just bored."

"Oh, so that's why you messaged me?"

"Can't I message the girl I met yesterday?"

"Okay then, justify that"

"What are you doing tonight?"

"Staying home, you?"

"Same here. You should come out."

"Sure, why not?"

"Great, Emma, we'll meet at the square in an hour then, what do you say?"

"I'll be there."