You: What's happening? Her: Nothing much! You? You: Geometry homework. Blech. Her: Already done mine. ;) You: Wish I were as smart as you. ;) Her: Yeah, I'm a nerd. :-/ You: Nah. You're cool. ;) In fact, I was wondering if you might want to go to prom with me, if you don't already have a date. Sorry it's kind of late notice. Her: Well, I don't have a date exactly...it's kind of a weird situation. You: It's totally cool if you don't want to. Her: It's not that! It's just that a few of my girlfriends and I agreed to go together since none of us had dates yet. You: That sounds like fun! Her: Yeah, it's all right. I'd really love to go with you, but I can't back out on them now. :-/ You: I understand. You're a good friend. Maybe I should do that too. I have several friends who haven't asked anyone yet. Her: You should totally do it! I think we're gonna have a really good time as a group. You: I think I will! Her: I hope we can still hang out at the dance. Sorry I couldn't be your date. Thanks for understanding. You: Oh, totally. I respect your devotion to your friends. Guess I'll see ya tomorrow! Her: Yep. See ya!