He Keeps Hitting Me

by Tracee Sioux

Mom, Austin kept hitting me and throwing the ball at me today. He pulled my hair and called me stupid a bunch of times!

Hmmm. Sounds like he likes you.

What? He’s being so mean to me!

I know. That’s what boys do when they like you.

Really?

Really.

Isn’t he the one you have a crush on?

Yes.

So, then. I guess he likes you back.

Oh.