Despite the public humiliation, the story ends with Julian's response to Sophie’s note, which sets the stage for a discussion on how they should handle their first date. Vocabulary Focus

Phrasal verbs related to communication and common English idioms.

The story follows Sophie, a student who has had a crush on a boy named Julian for a long time.

Sophie finds Julian's behavior in school challenging—he is often distracted or acting out—but she feels a strong need to talk to him that specific day.

Phrases for discussing coincidences, bad luck (e.g., "old wives' tales"), and giving advice.