-Irene-
It was just past noon when my phone buzzed. I glanced at the screen and saw Chan’s name pop up. My heart did a tiny somersault, like it always did when I saw his name.
"Hey, it’s Saturday and the weather’s perfect. Wanna hang out later? Maybe the park? I’ll pick you up?"
A small smile tugged at my lips. I typed back quickly.
"Sounds good. I’ll get ready :)"
I tucked my phone away and headed to get changed. Nothing too fancy—just my favorite light sweater and jeans. Simple, but comfy. After pulling my hair into a loose ponytail, I checked the mirror one last time and went downstairs.
Mom was in the kitchen when she noticed me grabbing my bag. “Going out?”
“Yeah, Chan invited me to the park.”
She gave me that teasing smile of hers. “Have fun, sweetie. Don’t come home with gra
