Darcy's POV.
"Everyone, find a partner now!" our professor instructed, and I turned to see pairs forming around me.
But no one approached me, no one even glanced my way. I was left standing alone, until I noticed a single lady remaining. I walked up to her, forcing a smile.
"Can we be partners? I guess we're the only ones left," I said, fidgeting with my shorts.
But instead of acceptance, she scrutinized me from head to toe, her expression filled with disdain.
"I'd rather die than be your partner," she spat, pushing me aside as she walked away. I stood there, mouth agape, shocked by her harsh rejection.
I watched as she whispered something to our professor, and he nodded in agreement.
It seemed she had begged him to be her partner instead. With a sigh, I trudged over to the sideli
