He was twelve and she was eleven.
They were both in the sixth grade.
Hailey went to sit by Hudson in the bus like she always did. This time, though, her seat was occupied by another little boy her age. Hudson and him were engrossed deep in conversation, and she felt it best to let them be. She sat down next to another girl, Tina, and they became good friends.
She didn't know why, but the rest of the year Hudson refused to notice her.
