Golden-Brook High

He hears her move but tries to ignore it, not wanting to give her anymore reason to think of him as weird.

I find it and sit down again, opening to the first page.

He glances up and sees that she has a book. "What's that?"

I shrug, not looking at him. "A book."

He flashes a smile. "I know that. I meant what book is it."

I tilt the book up so he could see the cover-

'Desperate Wishes'

And skip to the chapter I was on in class.

He reads the cover and nods, getting the feeling she didn't want to be disturbed any longer.

I close the book, bored, wondering why me of all people would choose to read.

He glances away, remaining quiet.

I look up at the clock. Ten minutes. I sigh and sneak a peek at my phone.

He clears his throat and shifts in his seat, checking his phone again as well. His brother sent another message, close to nagging status by now.

I look up at him. "I think your cute..." I spit without knowing.

He coughs, slipping his phone away, and looks up at her. "W-what?"

I shake my head, hoping he didn't hear. "Nothing."

"I'm cute?" He asks, flashing a smile. "Is that what you said?"