<div style="text-align: justify;">Patty smiled when Jackson blushed. Her smile was a kind one, and it was clear she was not mocking her new friend. To be honest, she just thought his demeanor was cute. Once she had helped Jackson, the girl waited for him to return and smiled at him when the young man returned.<br/><br/>Jackson's question made Patty smile and think for a moment before replying. "Oh... as long as I can remember. I would gather my friends when we were playing in my house and play school with them. I don't even know how they put up with me", she admitted with a self-deprecating smile. "But to be honest, I think I wanted to be a teacher from the first time I actually saw one. I was so fascinated by that amazing woman who seemed, to my young eyes, to know everything. I really wanted to grow up to be like her", she explained, more seriously.<br/><br/>Patty shook her head after her words. She wondered why Jackson had chosen that question, of all the questions he could ask her. She was about to return it, when the lady came over with their orders. Thanking the lady, Patty moved things around on the table to make space for everything, and then watched as she walked away.<br/><br/>Looking at her order, Patricia nodded. It was indeed blueberry, and it looked really great. "It's one of my favorite flavors", she replied sincerely before taking a bite. <br/><br/>Sweetening her own drink, Patricia took a sip and sighed. Everything was just great. "I absolutely love this place. They're actually always open, and those of us who are night owls often gravitate towards here to study or just hang out", she explained.<br/><br/>After some hesitation, Patricia decided to speak her mind. "Give me a call if you'd ever like to hang out?", she requested, leaving the decision in Jackson's hands.</div>