8

I felt a tap on my shoulder. I looked to my right and saw no-one then I looked to my left and was met with the smiling face of Tyler, the swim team captain.

''Hey Mia,'' he gave a smile and I could tell he was nervous.

''Hey, Tyler,'' I smiled at him.

''Hmm, I was wondering.'' He paused as if unable to get the words out.

I tried to do a little flirting and bit my lip, but that seemed to make things worse because he gasped and his face went red.

"I... hmm. Would you like to go out on a date with me? Maybe catch a movie or go skating.''

''Skating would be nice.''

Tyler nodded and continued nodding. ''Cool, cool.''

''We should exchange numbers,'' I told him.

''Yes, that's a good idea.''

After giving him my number. Tyler gave an awkward laugh.

''Cool, I'll see you then?''

I watched after him, and a smile was plastered on my face, so the rumors were true.

To be honest, I was glad he asked me out because things were starting to get awkward with me and Coby. We had been friends f