"A fake relationship?"

Caz raises a single dark eyebrow, considering the proposal.

It's not... ridiculous. It sounds like it would be, but it isn't. A fake relationship could be helpful for both of them.

He leans against the brick wall of the school building. School ended an hour ago, but groups of students linger in the courtyard. The blue sky is fading to a muted orange, the sun sinking behind the Beijing skyline.