I noticed Natasha staring at Charlie, which made me uncomfortable. Nervously, I asked, "Natasha, what are you looking at?"
Natasha tilted her head, glanced at me, and then giggled softly. "What do you think I'm looking at?"
My cheeks grew hot instantly, turning red. I felt incredibly awkward and stammered, unable to find the right words.
Seeing my nervousness, Natasha seemed pleased and said, "Don't you think he's been staring at you? I'm curious why he's looking at you."
I hadn't expected her to say that. Hearing that she wasn't thinking Charlie was "handsome" or "likable" made me very happy. I had been on an emotional roller coaster.
Just as I breathed a sigh of relief, Charlie walked straight towards me. He stood in front of me, stared for a while, and then said hesitantl
