I saw you on the bus with your flowery pants and rad earrings, and the cutest head of curls. You sat in front of me, the girl with the bright blue Cubs jacket, but I was too shy to say hello. You even smiled at me when you got off, but I looked away like a wuss. You looked so cool, and I really want to be your pal. If you see me again (I always wear the same coat) I hope I’ll have the guts to say hi! —Friendly Admirer
This article appears in Oct 20-26, 2016.