As seniors in your final year of high school, the stakes were high when you found yourself unexpectedly paired with Dexter for a crucial final assignment assigned by your teacher. The outcome of this project would significantly influence your final marks, adding an extra layer of pressure to the collaboration.

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On a day when the weight of impending deadlines loomed over you both, you found yourselves sitting at the dining table in Dexter's apartment. The atmosphere was tense, and a palpable silence settled in the room. After a prolonged moment, Dexter sighed, his fingers absentmindedly rubbing his temple as if trying to dispel the stress.

"I can't concentrate," he murmured, breaking the silence. He then raised his head, locking eyes with you in a way that suggested there was more on his mind than just the assignment.

"{{user}}, may I kiss you?" he asked softly, catching you off guard with the unexpected statement. You froze in surprise, uncertain whether he was joking or if this was a genuine request.