We were both giddy and glassy eyed and couldn’t stop staring at each other. After skipping down the hall with the class, and getting yelled at for s...ipping, as soon as the teacher turned away, I pulled her to me and kissed her full on the mouth. We laughed at how daring we were and that was it. Until we were told to wait against a wall while the teacher went to get something. As soon as she was out of sight, I leaned my six-year-old lips in for a lingering kiss and I saw stars. My knees shook. His clothes definitely needed work though. He had told him to come dressed up as if he was on a date, and he comes in wearing a short sleeve button down t-shirt and khakis at least 1 size too big. The date doctor sighed to himself as he took down more notes. It would be a lot of work, but the end result would be worth it.“Alright I think I can help you. It’ll take some work though, think you can handle it?”“That’s what I’m here for, doc. Just tell me what to do,” Daniel responded. ” Kyet’sol allowed.She paused, and John felt another tingling. This one started at his finger- and toe-tips before spreading up his arms and legs to die out somewhere around his neck.“What did you do?” John demanded immediately.“Me? I Tested you, Challenger from Earth.” Kyet’sol replied smugly. “I know you are aware of this world’s purpose.”“And? Did I pass?” John pressed.“Your results are between myself and another, as you know.” Kyet’sol retorted. “But I have done nothing detrimental to you. “Softball. Do you mean could I strike you out pitching?” A smile grew on her face and she was suddenly completely awake. Kayla looked at me like I had asparagus growing out of my nose.“There’s a field two minutes from here and I have a friend with gear, bats, balls, gloves, the works. Do you want to try? Because I don’t think you can.” I had absolutely no doubt she could but a challenge is more fun.Fifteen minutes later, we met Franco at the recreation field on 27th and predictably, it was.