"Go on a date with me."

Oliver's fork fell onto his plate with a loud thud. Addison watched as the boy cleared his throat before gradually taking a sip of his water.

"Oliver."

"Huh?" His face was covered by the plastic cup, actively blocking his face.

"Go on a date with me."

A day after Gabe's statement, Addison decided he was right. It was now or never, and Oliver obviously wouldn't be the one to ask. So he took it upon himself but maybe had been too blunt.

Gabe had an off day from school, so they decided to eat breakfast at the diner before heading to school. Unlike Oliver,...