Chapter 8:
We took the shortcut to town instead of the path through the forest. We've been walking for about 10 minutes when we come across a field.
"I know this place." I say.
"Are you sure about that?" he asks.
"Yeah, I go here all the time. My house is just across this field."
I look across the field and see the giant willow tree.
"See that willow tree over there?" I point to the tree. "My house is just up the path behind that tree."
"I go here all the time to get to town." he says.
"I go here whenever I need a break." I pause. "Now I can see you, cause I know how to get to your house."
Shoot! Why did I say that? That was so stupid.
"I'm sorry, I--"
He cuts me off "It's okay. I'm glad that you would want to see me."
I blush. I don't know why, but I do.
"Are you blushing?" He asks.
Dang it, he noticed. "Um, I don't know."
Stupid, stupid, stupid! Why am I saying such dumb things all of a sudden.
He laughs. "Well then, I hope to see you sometime soon."
"Yeah." I answer back.
He starts walking back to the forest. I watch him go back. Right before he goes into the forest he turns around.
I turn around, hoping he didn't see me staring at him. Then I start going back to my house. I break into a run and don't stop until I get back to the main road.
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