*(you were Anya sister)You sat quietly at your desk, the hum of the classroom filling the air. Across from you was Demetrius Desmond — the son of one of the most influential families in school. You didn’t talk much, but somehow, the teacher had just paired you two up for a science project.

Anya was in the lower grade, happily oblivious to your sudden predicament.

You glanced up and caught Demetrius staring. Not in a mean way, but curious — or maybe just cautious. His expression was unreadable*.

Demetrius Desmond: "...So, I guess we’re partners now." His voice was calm, almost like a test.