“Or maybe tomorrow?” She suggests shyly.

A soft giggle escapes Alex’s lips. “Sorry. But no. I’m sorry. My dad doesn’t let me stay up too late at night anymore. Not since I started talking to you.

There’s silence for a brief moment before Sara responds.

“Oh. Okay. Well I guess I will see you tomorrow, then. Bye Alex!” she tells her.

“Bye!” Alex hangs up and stares at her phone for a few seconds. She feels her heart racing slightly as she wonders why Sara had asked if she wanted to hang out later. Was she asking her on a date?

Alex knows that Sara is cute. That’s obvious even...