The Date

by: Miles Ahead

Lily was sitting in her seat in the classroom next to her best friend Mary. She felt like the teacher in the front of the classroom was a distant speck. Lily was dreamily focused on Brixton, who in her opinion was the kindest, most handsome boy in college. Then the bell rang letting school out.  

Lilly swore that Brixton looked at her as she got up. When she was almost out the door, Lily felt a tap on her shoulder and spun around to find Brixton in front of her. “Hi.” Lily managed. Then he said the magic words, He said, “I was wondering… If you wanted to go on a date to a restaurant at 6:00 tonight?” Trying to sound confident she said, “That would be amazing! I mean that would be amazing, or like whatever. 

The rest of the day was a blur. From 5:00 to 5:59 Lily was getting ready. She had a beautiful blue dress, a woven bracelet, and her hair was perfect. Then, Brixton knocked on the door. Lily ran to open it but her little brother was faster and opened the door. “Who are you?” Carter asked. Brixton replied with, “I’m Brixton.” “Why are you dressed fancy like my sister? Hey, I got it! You are my 18-year-old sister’s husband!”. Brixton replied, “No… but maybe someday.” Then Carter asked, “Okay then… what are you going to name the baby?” “Can you just get your sister?” Lily had been listening in the living room like a wild dog listening to its prey. Lily got up and said that her dad had been drinking a milkshake, which was a lie. Then, lily and Brixton went on their date, and when they got back, they shared a special moment that Lily would never forget.