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always took my breath away and this time was no exception. She looked absolutely beautiful. I could hardly believe that this lovely girl wanted to be seen in public with a guy like me.
    “Eden, you look beautiful,” my mother said, echoing my thoughts.
    “Thank you, Mrs. Atwell,” Eden replied shyly, looking down at her feet.
    “Come on in,” I told Eden, holding the door open for her, “We can go up to my room for a little bit, if you want.”
    “Sure, that’s fine,” she replied shyly.
    I escorted Eden up the stairs and down the hall to my bedroom.
    “Here we are,” I said with a little flair as she entered my room.
    I had tried my best to straighten up. I couldn’t remember the last time my bedroom had been so tidy. Thanks to the candle, my room was filled with the pleasant aroma of green tea and wood. The candle succeeded in adding a romantic feel to my room.
    “School starts tomorrow,” I told her, “Are you going to East Harbor High?”
    “Yes, I am,” she said, “My homeroom is 11-B.”
    “Mine is too,” I exclaimed happily.
    I couldn’t believe my luck. For weeks I had agonized over the fact that the rest of my friends were all in a different homeroom and I would be all alone this year; now I would be all alone with Eden. School had just gotten better.
    “I really like that candle,” Eden complimented, “It smells really nice.”
                  “Oh, thanks,” I commented nonchalantly, as if I always burned candles in my room and at this point, barely noticed it.
    “I’m really glad that we are in the same class,” Eden said shyly, looking down at the floor. “I was afraid that I wouldn’t know anybody.”
    I had been worried for much the same reason because none of the students in my new class were friends of mine, but with Eden’s words a flush of courage surged through my body. She was glad that we were in the same class. This was too good to be true.
    “Are you hungry?” I asked her, “We could go out for dinner.”
    “Sure,” she happily agreed, “do you know of a good place to eat?”
    “If you like Italian food, we can go to the Pasta Garden,” I offered, hoping that it would be alright with her.
    The only other options were Benny’s and Pizza Heaven, both places where I would be recognized and teased by the employees if I dared enter with Eden.
    “Italian food sounds great,” Eden agreed, flashing a beautiful smile at me.
    I know that I keep telling you about how beautiful and lovely Eden’s smiles are, but each time I was graced with one, it always affected me in the same way. I wondered if we wind up spending many years together, if I would ever become immune to its effect.
    “Well then, let’s go,” I said, holding the door open for her.
    “Shouldn’t you blow out the candle first?” she asked almost giggling.
    “Oh, of course,” I said stupidly, walking over to the nightstand and blowing out the candle. My cover had been blown.
    After leaving my room, I escorted Eden downstairs. My mother was sitting in the living room and glanced over as we headed for the front door.
    “Are you kids going out?” she asked.
    “We’re going to get something to eat,” I called to her as I opened the front door.
    “Don’t keep him out too late, dear, he’s still a respectable boy,” my mother joked, looking over at Eden.
    “I’ll keep that in mind,” Eden promised, taking my hand. I was in shock. That now familiar fire ran up my arm, straight to my heart.
    “Have a good time,” my mother called after us from the door way as we made our way down the front walk to the street.
    We both turned and waved good-bye to her, before continuing down the street.
    We strolled down the street, hand in hand. Never had I imagined how wonderful it could feel to hold the hand of a girl, but then again, I had never known a girl quite as special as Eden before.
    We rounded the corner at the end of my street and soon found ourselves walking through the parking lot that