10 year old Ben is walking with the girl he likes, 10 year old Cassie, in the park after school. band practice ended late so its already night. he's walking her home.

"Hey."

"Yeah cassie?"

"I was just thinking..."

"Mmhmm?"

"You're cute."

"What! I'm not a girl! Gross!"

*Cassie becomes silent and Ben realizes he said something wrong, but he doesn't know what.*

"Hey Cassie! Look what i found!"

*Ben holds up a flower that had fallen from the tree above*

"It's beautiful!"

"If you like it you can have it."

Ben holds out the flower sheepishly.

"Thank you, Ben."

Cassie smiles and seems a bit happier. The two continue to walk along the path.

"Actually, i think you're cute too. in a girly way."

"Yes Ben, i know"

Cassie giggles as Ben blushes and pouts. But he is glad he is seeing her tomorrow in school. They both are.

childhood romances.