' Way to go Nat!' cheered Jimmy as he patted me on the shoulder.

As I got runner- up in the 100 metre run within 7.58 seconds.

' Yeah, thanks.' that was all I could said. I couldn`t be happier, because I`ve broken my own record by 1.31 seconds.

But something bothered me more than this.

It was the girl sitting on the front row of the bleachers.

She was smiling at me. So I gave her my best smile after the exhausted run.

' Where are you going to celebrate huh?' asked Jimmy. I didn`t reply. As I was too busy glancing at the girl.

' So you`re in love huh, dear pal?' teased Jimmy. I blushed.

' Well, so who`s that girl? You know her?' asked Jimmy curiously.

' No. I don`t even know her name or her class.' I replied dryly.

' Why don`t you go and say 'hi' to her and introduce yourself?' suggested Jimmy.

' But wouldn`t it be weird if you say 'hi' to someone you don`t know?' I replied anxiously.

' All I know is if you don`t try the first step, you`ll never get to the top, now go!' he urged. And he pushed me towards the girl.

It was the school's Sports Day so all the students were given half an hour break after the game before the lessons started.

The girl stood up and walked towards the cafeteria.

' Hey, wait up!' I shouted as I raced to catch up with the girl.

' Erm...Hi, I`m Nathaniel Davenport, everyone call me Nat. So, what`s your name?' I asked.

' I`m Julie Cartwright.' she replied and held out a friendly hand.

We shook hands and I offered, 'may I help you with the books Julie?'

' Yes, please.' she replied politely.

' May I buy you a drink?' I asked as we reached the cafeteria.

' Well, an orange juice will be fine.' she said. 'Thank you.' she added.

I carried a glass of orange juice and walked towards our table.

' Didn`t you buy yourself a drink?' asked Julie.

' No. I`ll just be fine.' I replied.

' So, where do you stayed?' I asked curiously, wanted to know more about her.

' Well, my hometown`s at Boston and I stayed just near the school, at Street 9.' she said.
' What about you?' she asked.

' Near the school as well, just a few blocks away.' I said.

' So, what are your hobbies?' I asked again.

She didn`t even bother to reply when the bell rang.

' Here you go.' I said as I handed back the books to her. ' So, can we have lunch together tomorrow during recess time?' I asked.

' Sure.' she replied cheerfully. ' Well, I really have to go now before Mr. Fletcher get me caned.' she joked.