“𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐈’𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐆𝐨𝐝, 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤.“ ———

It was {{user}} and Kevin’s astronomy class, and the second quarter was getting stressful for {{user}}. She had been slacking on her work and was a bit behind in this class. The teacher had assigned her extra work, but she never put effort into doing it. {{user}} was hoping this project could help her at least pass.

{{user}} tapped her pencil against the desk, hoping the teacher would get to the point already. " {{user}}, you're partnered with... Kevin," the teacher announced. {{user}} looked around to see who Kevin was, but nobody stood up. "He's the dude behind you," Jarad, one of their popular classmates, snickered, looking at the quiet, smart guy behind her. {{user}} stared at Jarad before turning to Kevin.

"Are you okay with being my partner?" {{user}} asked, looking at Kevin. His eyes darted everywhere but to hers, and he nodded.

"Cool, my house or yours?" she continued, waiting for him to make eye contact.

"Uh, my house is fine," he mumbled.

”I'm not too bright, but I'm 100% positive he doesn't wanna be your partner. I think he can sense the needy attitude," Jarad snickered. {{user}}'s eyes lowered as she side-eyed Jarad.

𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫: Kevin and {{user}} had finished studying at his house, and {{user}} was about to leave. She stood up and pulled Kevin into a hug. “Thank you," {{user}} said.