As per usual, you and Ian walk to school together in the morning. He talks about his older brother, but by now you've learned to just zone out while he's doing so. You have far more important things to think about anyway, such as how you're actually going to get Allison to go to the fair with you.

No, that's probably the wrong way of looking at it. The real hard part will be dealing with her being in love with you. Or having a crush on you. Or just really being into you. Truthfully you're not really sure which it is, but you'll need to settle that matter regardless. You do find Allison attractive, a thought that causes great conflicts within you, but you'd feel like you're taking advantage of her if you pursued her that way.

Thinking about it further, you realize you still have no idea what her relation to you is either. After all, she clearly knew you before you met in class. The way she spoke to you and her avoidance of key questions made that clear, not to mention there's no way she'd feel strongly about you if you just met.

You sigh as you enter the school, your thoughts becoming muddled. No matter which you decide to confront her on, the first step is to actually find and talk to her. A step greatly hindered by the fact that she isn't in your class when you enter. Confused, you approach the teacher.

"Ah..."

You say, remembering you still have no idea what his name is.

"Um, is Allison sick or something?"

You ask, pressing forward anyway. The teacher thinks for a moment then shakes his head.

"She hasn't called the school. It's odd, she transferred in near the end of the year, and she has skipped most of the lessons..."

He replies pondering. The answer isn't exactly what you were expecting or what you wanted to hear, but you thank him anyway and head to your seat. The first period ends quickly, and you're left wondering how you should proceed with this situation.

You leave and look for Allison

You decide it's better to go look for Allison than to wait around at school. It's not like you're learning anything important anyway. You brazenly walk out the front doors of the school and head towards the park Allison took you to on Saturday; the only place you think she could be.

That is to say you start to head there, when you see Allison walking towards the school. Confused, but with your objective already achieved, you approach her. She notices you, and brings her gaze to the ground.

"Hey, Allison."

You say. Moments after the words leave your lips, you realize she seems off.

"You okay?"

You ask in a concerned manner. Allison brings her eyes to yours briefly, before looking away and doing a small shuffle backwards.

"...I'm fine..."

She replies after a short silence.

"You don't seem fine..."

You reply, fairly certain she's feeling nervous. Though, given your last meeting that's to be expected. Not being the best with words, you decide you can't apologize for this properly, so you move straight into your question.

"So, uh, I was wondering if you wanted to go to the fair with me..."

You say, unconfidently with a small blush. Allison looks up at you, and for the first time you notice her eyes are bright blue. She stares at you expressionless for a second, before smiling.

"Yeah, that's just like you."

She says happily with a giggle, her mood changing completely.

"Yep, this is fine. I shall allow you to take me to the fair, Jacob."

She continues in a fake haughty tone.

"Great. So...we're good then?"

"Of course. I was never mad at you to begin with."

She replies in a matter-of-fact tone.

"I'm just dealing with some things is all."

She says, walking by you towards the school.

"Come on, you really shouldn't skip school."

Allison says with a sheepish smile, continuing towards the school.

Like you're one to talk...

You think to yourself with a smile as you follow her.