"I see the junior high students are visiting your school..." said my grandmother as she reviewed the school newsletter. "Hmm? Oh... yeah..." I said quietly. I had totally forgotten about that. I had no idea why they were visiting in the first place. "Well, I'm off to school," I said and I stood up and took my book bag and left the house before my grandmother could say anything. As I got to school and entered my classroom I immediately went over to Kris and Sammi. Sammi greeted me with a hug and Kris just smiled and waved. "Hey Raine!" said Sammi. "Hmm... your face looks red... father troubles?" asked Kris. I nodded. "Yeah... but it's nothing that's isn't normal. Do you think he hates me?" I asked them quietly. "Because he's really..." "He'd be an idiot not to like you," said Kris and he turned away. "Krissy's embarrassed!" laughed Sammi. And she poked Kris's shoulder. "Shut up!" said Kris rather annoyed. "It just feels weird to say that, that's all..." I smiled. "Well it's nice to know that you care," I said. Part way through the class my teacher stopped us from what we were doing. "Many of you know that today we are getting a special visit from the grade nine's at IMC junior high," she said and she beckoned the students into the classroom. "They are going to be your reading buddies!" The class cheered but I remained silent. I hated reading buddies, I was fine reading by myself. They walked into the classroom and my eyes widened as I saw a boy with light brown hair and dark eyes. "Him..." I whispered. "Who?" Sammi whispered to me. "Do you know one of them?" "N-no. Never mind," I said quietly. I couldn't take my eyes off him and my heart beat fast in my chest. I had really thought I'd never see him again... His eyes met mine and he suddenly looked away kind of embarrassed, which made me feel embarrassed too." "I'll announce partners... Julia and Casey. Kevin and Jake. Keana and Frieda. Jim and Carson. Kris and Jackie..." and she continued on with the list. "There will be a group of three, Sammi, Raine and Stefan," said the teacher and she smiled at the class. "I'm sorry... Miss Jenkins is it?" asked the boy I couldn't remember the name of. "Yes?" "I don't have a partner... just saying." "Oh you don't?" asked Miss Jenkins. She scanned the room and her eyes fell on me. I blushed madly. Oh no..." "You can be Raine's partner," she said and she pointed to me. Oh god... Why me?!