React

Chapter 8

I keep thinking back to Saturday. Was it real? Did it really happen? I just can't comprehend it all. On Monday I didn't know how to talk to Will at all so I kinda avoided him. Now, on Tuesday, I'm determined to talk to him and figure out what's going on. Is there something going on though? am I overthinking everything? Ugh, why do I have to be such a girl?

Band class comes, but I don't go to him he comes to me. "Rose, wait." Oh dear I don't exactly know what to do. Just wing it. "Hey Will!"
"How's your day been?"
"Pretty good. How is yours so far?"
"Okay, I really just wanted to talk to you about Saturday."
"What about it?"
"Are we sitting together this Saturday?"
"Yeah, sure."
"Okay." then he walks off, for some reason I feel like he had more to say but just didn't say it.

The week goes on, Will and I talk more and more. By Saturday I really do like him then I remember it's only been a week since we even started talking. Plus I need to get my mind on the competition this Saturday. It's at my old school, I'll get to see all my old friends.

Saturday comes faster than I expected and of course I sit with Will on the bus. I'm so ready for tonight. When we arrive there I automatically start looking for my best friend I haven't seen in about 3 months. Seeing her making me burst into tears. It feels so good to be here, to be home.

After our little reunion ceremony I get back to my new marching band family and find Will there waiting for me. "Rose I need to talk to you." The first things that pop in my head is oh dear what did I do but I act casual. "You do? is everything okay?"
"Yes, everything is great. I just have really liked you for a long time and I was wondering if you would go out with me?"
What? Did that just happen? Right now? "Yes!" I answer without even realizing it. I become so happy, I can tell he did too. He pulls me into him for a long, sweet hug. This was suppose to happen, tonight, at my home place. It's obvious to me now, Will makes me happy, and he is going to for a long time.