My name is Grace and my best friend’s name is Nick. We became best friends when Nick moved here with his mom when I was in 7th grade. Our moms became best friends first so we were practically forced to be best friends, but I’m not complaining; Nick knows me like no one else does. We have a relationship like no other in our whole entire high school. I can’t explain it, but let’s just say we have an unbreakable bond. 

“So did you finish the essay for English yet? ”Nick asked me as we were walking to school. 

“I finished it last night. I thought I would still need today before it is due tomorrow, but I guess not, how about you? ” I replied. 

“I was actually going to ask if you could do your Grace magic and proofread it for me. I think it’s good, but it would make me feel more confident about it if my very best friend could pretty please look it over? ” Nick asked. 

“Of course, you are coming over later anyway right so I will do it then”. 

“Thank you so much you are the best!” He said while giving me the biggest hug. 

“I know.” I said back to him. 

“Ok well I have to get to class see you later.” 

As Nick walked away, my friend Cassie walked up next to me.

 “So are you two dating yet? “

“No and you need to stop asking that, Nick and I are just friends.”

“Does he know that? “

“Yes now let’s just get to class.”

After that Cassie and I went to class and the rest of the school day just flew by. After me and Cassie’s conversation, I started to wonder if Nick did potentially had some feelings for me. Do I have feelings for Nick? No Grace, you two are best friends don’t ruin that, but what if I do? Oh boy what am I going to do now. Next thing I know, my doorbell rings. Oh no Nick is already here, I’m not ready. So I started walking to the door and I actually got slightly nervous. I’ve never felt nervous when Nick came over. 

“Hey! ” Nick said as I opened the front door.

“Hey you ready? “

“Yeah your room? “

“Yes head on up I will be right there.”

I went to the bathroom to try and calm myself down. Oh my gosh I like Nick. Wow, I didn’t think I would ever say that. Ok I should probably head back upstairs now to review his essay. 

“Ok look there is something I need to say and I don’t know how you will take it... “ Nick said right as I walked into the door.

“What is it?”

“Before I say this I don’t want you to freak out ok?”

“Ok Nick you have officially worried me, tell me what is going on.”

“Grace I have feelings for you as in I like you.”

As Nick said that my mind went to a complete blank and I thought I was dreaming. How did this happen? I just decided that I like him and the universe is basically telling me that it was about time. It’s like we are supposed to be together. Meant to be if you will. I have never thought of something more corny in my life. I think I might actually still be in shock.

“Grace, I said not to freak out.”

“I’m not freaking out I’m just in shock because I like you too.”

“What? Really?”

“Yeah when did you figure out that you liked me?”

“Grace, I have for a while now. Look, I don’t want you to think this will ruin our friendship in any way. We are still and always will be best friends. This does not have to change anything.”

“Nick, I know our friendship means everything to me and I don’t really think there is anything that can ruin it at this point.”

“I guess you are right, then there is only one thing to say, will you go out with me?”

I was still processing this in my head. I just could not believe this is happening. My heart was racing and my hands were shaking, but I looked at Nick with a smile on my face and said yes. This is officially the best day of my life and the most interesting. What girl decides she likes a guy in no less than a day and gets asked out by him on the same day.