RACHEL “W-What did you just say?” I asked him, stuttering. “I said let's go home.” He replied affectionately. “Okay,” I said, as if I hadn't heard what he said. I think there was just something wrong with my hearing. He probably didn't really say those words. I just heard it wrong. I'm annoyed with myself for hoping. Hoping for something I shouldn't have expected. “Stop it, Rachel. He only said he likes you. Don't expect too much because you might just get hurt.” I told myself. “What do you want for dinner?” He asked me sweetly as we walked home to his house. “Anything,” I replied to him. “What if I say I want you for dinner?” He asked me, laughing. I knew he was just joking. “Hahaha, that's fine. But I prefer cooked food. I don't like it raw.” I replied to him. But he just laughe

