What Is This?!

1 Maybe Tomorrow

Ugh, aren't I supposed to already be graduated? Oh, right. I have no life. Wait... What year is it?!

I sit up in bed. Oh, I was sleeping. I looked at my clock. It was a minute before my alarm supposed to go off. I yawned and got off the bed.

I turn off the unrung alarm. I mumble, "Not today, alarm. Not today." I jump out of bed. I get ready for school. Before going downstairs for breakfast, I check myself in the mirror. I looked presentable. I looked good enough for Makoto Tachibana. He's a guy I like that's practically glued to a dude named Haruka Nanase.

I run down the steps. With my red backpack. When I get to the kitchen, I made sure to be quiet. My parents are sleeping. At least they didn't have to get up at 5:40 in the morning.

As I try, and I mean try, to cook, I checked my cellphone. I got a text from Aisara and an e-mail from Si-Si. These girls are my friends. We go to the same school, but not the same classes. I'm a Junior. Aisara is a Sophmore. Si-Si is a Freshman.

Right, back to the text and e-mail. Aisara texted me something about basketball practice and some dude named Kagami Taiga. Si-Si e-mailed me about her teacher. She said that he was young and handsome. His name was Mr. Ackerman. My friends are... interesting.

I eat my breakfast and leave for school.

This is the day I am going to ask Makoto out!

I repeat to Aisara and Si-Si, "This is the day I am going to ask Makoto out!"

They both shake their heads in disagreement. Aisara says tsking, "Today's not the day. You said that for a week now."

Si-Si agrees, "Yeah." She adds mischiviously, "Mrs. Tachibana."

I say back sticking my tongue out, "You should talk, Mrs. Ackerman!"

Aisara turns from us and waves at a tall, and I mean very tall, guy. "Hey, Taiga!"

The tall guy walks up to us and towers over us... okay maybe just me. I take a step back with eyes wide. This guy has red and black hair similar to mine but short. He says to Aisara, "Hey."

She says to me, "This is the one I told you about, King, Si-Si. He is my boyfriend." (Yes, this is my favorite nickname.)

I continue looking at him in awe. I stutter, "Uh uh, hi."

Kagami replies, "Hello."

It is awkward until Si-Si said, "Hi, we are her friends."

Kagami says, "Right, nice to meet you."

Suddenly, I get a wiff of water. I turn and see Haruka and Makoto side-by-side walking pass.

I open my mouth ready to call to Makoto, but stop. I say quietly, "How about tomorrow?"

Aisara and Si-Si in unison, "Now!"

Kagami adds, "I heard that you like Makoto. He is a good guy. Just go and try."

I turn away and repeat, "Tomorrow."

Si-Si says, "Today." Then she yells, "HEY, MAKOTO!!!"

Makoto and Haruka stopped in their tracks.

Si-Si continues to wave at them.

I whispers, "Si-Si, what are you doing?"

She replies, "Getting your man. OVER HERE!"

Makoto and Haruka walk up to us.

I hide behind Si-Si. Since I am short, I look over her shoulder at them.

Makoto says with a polite smile, "Hello. What's up?"

Si-Si moves to the side revealing me. She says, "Lexi has something to say." She gives me a smile as if to say, go ahead.

I say, "What stroke do you swim?"

Makoto answers, "Back."

Si-Si informs, "That is not what she was going to ask."

I ask, "Do you have siblings?"

Makoto answers, "I have a twin brother and sister."

Aisara informs, "That was not what she was gonna ask."

I sigh covering my face, "Wanna go out?" I look in between my fingers.

Makoto seems taken aback. He looks at Aisara, Si-Si and Kagami as to ask if this was going to ask.

I add, "Maybe we can get to know each other or something. I mean, we are in a lot of classes together."

Haruka and Makoto looks at each other. Haruka nods at him.

A smile spreads on his face. He says, "Okay. I don't mind."

I know my eyes widens in shock. I can't believe he said yes!

Makoto suggests, "We can hang out after my swimming practice."

I nod with lots of enthusiam. "Sure!"

Makoto says with one of his honest smiles, "See you later." He walks away with Haruka by his side.

When they are out of the way, Aisara, Si-Si, and I squeal with happiness.