I turned once more, focusing my green eyes ahead while trying to keep a straight face. "I said I'll think about it," I muttered. "Okay, would you like to go for a swim at the pool?" My eyes widened instantly, causing a smirk to form on his face. The school's pool was exclusive to popular kids like Dennis or whoever he chose. If an unpopular person like me dared to venture there, I would surely become the target of bullying. "So," he interrupted my thoughts, grinning widely. "Would you love to?" "Yeah," I managed to keep my voice steady, but my heart was somersaulting inside my chest. "That should do." He looked at me with a smoldering intensity, a knowing smile curving his lips. He leaned closer, intertwining our hands, and guided us towards the classroom. The students stared at us, t

