• Vendella slid her binder into her backpack as the bell rang in her ears. She couldn't wait to see him in her next period. She could watch him as he sat in front of her, she could smile when he turned and smiled at her or asked her a question. She smiled to herself now as she stood and practically ran from the room, racing through the halls to get to her Biology class. She could see him almost to the door so she ran faster. They did this everyday. And he usually beat her. But this time she tripped over her own feet and fell, knocking him to the ground while her foot slid across the threshold into the classroom.
    Stephen stood and whipped off his pants before holding out a hand to help her up. She blushed severly and took his hand, standing and dusting off her own skinny jeans. He smiled down at her and asked, "You ok?"
    Vendella blushed deeper and nodded before stating, "I win!" and stepping into the classroom causing the entire class and teacher to turn and stare at her. She lowered her head and walked to her seat, sidestepping Eliza Jennings foot. She sat in her seat and looked up, only to find Stephen's chocolate brown eyes staring back at her. She loved his eyes. They weren't just brown; they were chocolate brown. A dark, smoldering, deep chocolate brown that she melted in whenever he looked at her. She hid her blush and smiled. "So, I won. What's my prize?"
    Stephen chuckled and looked thoughtful for a moment. "Hmm. Well, how about you meet me after school in the parking lot and then you'll get your prize."
    Vendella smiled and nodded, a slow, deep blush creeping up her neck to her cheeks. She silently cursed herself for blushing so much around him and forced her eyes to pay attention to the teacher. What would the prize be? And why did she have to meet him AFTER school? Hmmmm....