Chapter 5: The Encounter
As promised, Brenner Souka met Brianna Alexa at the school exit. She was sitting on a nearby bench, wrapped up in her own thoughts. Brenner approached her, his heart pounding in his chest, his shyness and nervousness fighting with his determination to make a good impression.
Brianna looked at Brenner, her gaze sweeping the boy up and down. Brenner felt sweat begin to run down his face, his stomach churning with the anxiety of the upcoming trial.
Then Brianna spoke. "So you're the boy who gave me the letter, right?" Her voice was soft, but contained a hint of curiosity. Brenner managed to nod his head, a 'yes' whispered between his teeth as he hung his head in shame.
Brianna seemed to consider her next steps carefully before continuing. "I'll give you the answer to what I thought of you, Brenner Souka," she said, her voice now more serious. Brenner lifted his head, his gaze meeting Brianna's. He was curious, anxious, and most of all, nervous. His heart pounded in his chest, the sound echoing in his ears as he waited for Brianna's response.
And so, with anticipation hanging in the air between them, Chapter 5 ends, leaving Brenner Souka on the verge of a moment that could change his life forever.
(End of Chapter 5)