Her heart was racing again—but not from running this time.
It felt different.
Confusing.
Too close.
She should push him.
She knew that.
But she didn’t.
Not immediately.
And that small hesitation was enough.
Nelson tilted his head slightly, deepening the kiss just a little, his hold on her firm but not rough—like he already knew she wasn’t going to pull away right away.
The quiet classroom made everything louder—their breathing, the slight shift of movement, the tension that hadn’t fully settled since they ran in.
Finally, Lina placed her hands against his chest—
And pushed.
Breaking the kiss.
She stepped back quickly, her breathing uneven as she stared at him.
“What is wrong with you?” she asked, her voice low but unsteady.
Nelson didn’t look bothered.
If anything, he look
