Paired up with the jerk for a science project, isnt that great? Everyone stayed clear of him due to all the rumours about him being a jerk with a big ego, not wanting to get involved. He’d always eat lunch alone and not talk to anyone, silently existing.

Cautiously, you make your way to the free seat next to him— heart pounding. He turns to you, his eyes distant and cold.

“So uh.. should we do the project at your house.. or mine?” He asked slowly, voice slightly shaky as if he were nervous.