Friday came along pretty fast. Daniel has been doing as I asked: he hasn't approached me when I'm with Carlie. I haven't had the chance to talk to him lately. It's making me feel really lonely. I'm starting to wonder if he's upset with me, but I would understand if he was. I still haven't gotten around to talking to Carlie about us; I've been too scared, but I know that I can't put this off forever.

Carlie and I sat with Nathan — who no longer needed his crutches — during lunch. Carlie was busy smelling her soggy, wannabe hot dog while Nathan ate his home-cooked lunch.

"We're gonna...