Monday felt normal.
But her mind wasn't.
During lunch break, Lily was talking about the cultural event again.
"You should at least come watch!"
"I will."
"Not hide in the back."
Ariana rolled her eyes.
That evening—
UnknownUser: Cultural event this week?
She blinked.
SilentStar15: How do you know everything?
UnknownUser: You complain about loud practices.
She almost smiled.
Then—
Without thinking—
SilentStar15: What if we met there?
The message sent.
Her heart jumped.
Why did she say that?
Long pause.
Very long.
Then—
UnknownUser: Would you recognize me?
Her breathing slowed.
SilentStar15: I don't know.
UnknownUser: That makes it interesting.
Her fingers trembled slightly.
SilentStar15: You'd probably just stand there and not say anything.
Pause.
Then—
UnknownUser: Or I'd walk up to you and say your name.
Her heart skipped.
SilentStar15: That would be creepy.
UnknownUser: Or romantic.
She froze.
That word.
Romantic.
She quickly typed—
SilentStar15: Don't start.
UnknownUser: Relax. I'm joking.
But she wasn't sure if he fully was.