Wednesday, September 1st, Year 1.
12:00 noon

"Maia?"

I looked up. There was a boy about my age, with short black hair, and blue eyes. He was tall, and I could smell his cologne. It was scented of something minty, and a little spice. Maybe cinnamon-mint?

"Hey Jake." I said.

He was so good looking.

"Can I ask you something?" He questioned me.

"For sure." I confirmed.

"I, I... I don't know how to say this." He stammered.

"It's ok Jake. Just spit it out." I encouraged.

"I- You- I..." He tried again.

I waited for him.

"You are the most... Beautiful girl I've ever seen. Would you go out with me?" He asked, and immediately bowed his head, expecting the worst.

A million things were rushing through my head.

"Are you serious Jake?" I asked carefully.

"Dead serious." He told me, a glimmer of hope returning to his eyes.

"Jake. I... I-"

"It's ok. I can take a hint." He said, and turned to go.

"No!" I shouted. "I, just didn't want to be tricked. Jake?"

He came closer. "Yes?"

"I love you." I whispered.

It was true. My feelings for Jake had changed over the past few months.

"So you will?" He asked carefully.

"Sure." I smiled.

He grinned, and sat down.