Like any other day Dan was in his classroom sitting at his desk while looking out the window.
The class was boring for him, Dan already mastered the topic the teacher was explaining.
Instead his friends were stressed because they didn't understand anything at all as always.
Instead, in another classroom, Naomi, the quietest girl in school, was also sitting at her desk taking notes from the class.
Even though she seemed focused on the class, she was in her own world, thinking about how beautiful the day is, the fresh air, the pleasant weather and what she would cook today.
The teacher asked them to form pairs to solve the book exercises, Noemí tensed up when she heard it, Sofia her only friend hadn't come that day so she had to work alone.
After that class she had Physical Education class, her group went out to the soccer field with the teacher.
Dan's class was also outside since they had free class because their teacher hadn't come to school.
Noemí's class started warming up, then they began to run around the athletics track, when they finished the teacher gave the kids time to play soccer next to Dan's class, the kids set up a match between the two classes.
The girls sat in the stands to watch the game and talk among themselves. Dan shows good performance in the match as always, attracting the looks of some girls.
After half an hour the match ends and the score is 3-1 in favor of Dan's class, the girls celebrated with small shouts and praises for their class.
After the match, the tired boys collapsed on the grass, Noemí sat at a table alone, without Sofía she had no one else to talk to.
Everything was quiet until Jhonatan looked up ahead and saw Naomi for a few seconds, at that moment an idea came to mind.
He smiled and turned to Dan.
-Hey Dan, I have a bet for you
Dan was drinking from a water bottle but was curious about the bet.
-What kind of bet? I'm all ears.
Jhonatan discreetly pointed at Noemí.
-What do you think about this, your bet will be to try to make Noemí fall in love with you
-And what do I win if I do it?.
-Umm... If you manage to make her fall in love then I'll give you or do whatever you ask without question- Jhonatan's family is millionaire and has great influence in business.
Dan hesitated for a few seconds, it was a very good bet for him but he also knew it was wrong to lead someone on.
-Okay, I accept the bet.
Jhonatan smiled with satisfaction and extended his hand to seal the bet
-Very good!, You'll have from now until graduation.
There is one year and six months left until both of them graduate.
Dan took Jhonatan's hand to seal the bet.
-Okay, I've never talked to her but it will be like getting to know a new friend.
Josías was next to the two of them snooping and listening to everything.
-And as your friends that we are, we're going to help you talk to her.
Brandon approaches crawling on the grass, his legs were exhausted from running so much in the match.
-That's right, count on us too.
Dan sighed and stood up to go talk to Noemí.
-Well... Here I go.
The three of them stayed watching as Dan approached Noemí.
-Do you think I can do it?.- Brandon asked.
Jhonatan and Josias nodded.
-Yes.- The two of them replied.
With a smile Dan stood close to Noemí.
-Hi.
Noemí froze and was surprised, she didn't answer because the words wouldn't come out.
Before Dan could speak again, she left quickly leaving him alone.
He and his friends were confused, in his mind he only thought: -Huh?, so what did I say-.
His friends tried to hold back the urge to laugh, it was very rare for someone to ignore Dan like that.
Noemí ran into the school and leaned against the wall, her cheeks and face were very red like a tomato.
She was confused and embarrassed for leaving so suddenly, she didn't understand why Dan, the most popular boy in school, had approached to talk to her.
It was something new for her and since she didn't talk to anyone other than Sofía, she didn't know how to answer or how to hold a conversation.
Dan returned to his friends, he was completely embarrassed. Josías finally let out a small laugh.
-Wow, it seems it won't be that easy.
Jhonatan nodded, he was pleased with Noemí's first reaction.
-And that's good, it would have been very boring if she had fallen in love with Dan at first sight.
-Yes! We want Drama and romance here.- Brandon said.
Dan sat back on the grass and hugged his knees trying to curl up.
-Did someone see me?...
-Most likely yes, but don't worry, you still have plenty of time. Good luck.
Free period ended and the three of them stood up to go back to the classroom even though they had to drag Dan along.