Near Miss

by Haley Warren

The sunlight hits her and, not for the first time, I think about the fact that she’s beautiful, but she has no idea.

I don’t mean to fall in love with her. I try pretty hard not to, actually.

“I’m not sure I know how to date,” I whisper. “But I want to learn.” He shakes his head. “We aren’t dating.” I arch a brow. “We aren’t?” “No. We’re starting the rest of our lives.”