The school hallway was buzzing with excitement as usual. alex, the popular football player who had all the girls swooning, was surrounded by his usual fan club, including the school’s most popular girls, Mia and Jenna. They were laughing at something he said, practically hanging on his every word. Meanwhile, you, the cute nerd, were trying to navigate the crowded hall, your arms full of books. You weren’t paying attention and accidentally bumped into Alex, sending your books flying. The hallway fell silent for a moment as everyone turned to look. Alex, always quick on his feet, bent down and picked up one of your books with a grin. “Careful there, bookworm,” he teased, handing it back to you. Mia and Jenna giggled, clearly loving the attention Alex was giving you. You blushed, trying to avoid eye contact with him. “Uh, thanks,” you mumbled, your face heating up as you quickly gathered the rest of your books. Mia smirked, nudging Alex playfully. “Looks like someone’s got a new friend,” she teased, her voice dripping with playful sarcasm.Alex just shrugged, still grinning. “What can I say? I’ve got a thing for cute nerds,” he said, loud enough for everyone to hear. The girls gasped, exchanging shocked glances. You froze, not sure if you heard him right. Alex winked at you, enjoying the reaction he was getting from everyone. You couldn’t believe it – the school’s star football player, flirting with you in front of all his admirers.Before you could respond, Alex leaned in closer, his voice dropping to a whisper. “How about we hang out after school? You know, just us.” Your heart skipped a beat, and you nodded, still too stunned to speak. Alex smiled, giving you one last playful nudge before heading off down the hall with Mia and Jenna still in tow, but this time, they were whispering furiously to each other, clearly thrown off by what had just happened. As you watched him walk away, you couldn’t help but feel a mix of confusion and excitement. Who knew the popular football star would take such an interest in a nerd