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“Only because I’ve also decided that you’re going to pay my mom back by helping me pull weeds.”
“Deal.” He stands to his feet. “How hard is it?”
“You’ll see…” I motion for him to follow me through our cutting station.
“Can I tell you something personal, Dahlia?” he says from behind.
“No.”
“I’ve always thought you were the prettiest girl at our school.”
I stop walking and look over my shoulder. “What’s your angle, Mr. Popular?”
“No angle.” His smile could probably end wars. “I’ve had a crush on you since?—”
“You broke up with Ashley Yardley? Then Maria Jenkins? Or was it before or after you were with Chelsea Tatum?”
“First of all, I was never in relationships with any of those girls. It was purely physical.”
“Be still my beating heart.”
“I’ve tried to talk to you plenty of times, but you tend to growl at any guy who comes near you.”
“No, I don’t.”
“You damn near decapitated me for touching a flower today.”
“Stealing a flower.”
“That justifies a potential murder?”
I turn around and resume walking.
When we reach my favorite blooms, I stop and point.
“These are a far better choice for anyone who needs inspiration. When it comes to bouquets, everybody typically goes for the basic reds and pinks but…I think these are the best. You should throw some tulips in as well since they only bloom for like a few weeks a year. That kind of makes them exclusive.”
“Thank you,” he says. “I really appreciate it.”
“You’re welcome.” I pull a brown sheet of paper from my pocket and wait for him to cut a few before wrapping them.
“Can I tell you something, Everett?” I ask.
“Yeah.”
“Despite the fact that you’re cocky as hell and you think every girl likes you, I’ve always thought you were the most attractive guy at our school.”
“Good to know.” He smiles. “Thank you.”
“You can meet me right here to handle the weeds tomorrow morning.” I step back before I can get lost in his eyes. “Bye.”
Later that afternoon
Everett steps in front of me when I’m knee-deep in a leaf pile.
“Are you back to steal more flowers?” I ask.
“No.” He shakes his head. “My dad had something come up so, I gave the bouquet to my mom and just sent him a picture of it. Do you feel like showing me how to weed today?”
