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Chapter 3: The Unexpected Tutoring Sessions
The problem was, Janelle wasn’t easily impressed. When Kiefer approached her for the first time, flashing his signature smile, she barely spared him a glance.
“Do you need something?” she asked, clearly uninterested.
“Actually, yeah,” he lied quickly. “I need a tutor.”
She raised an eyebrow. “A tutor?”
“I’m failing math, and I heard you’re the best,” he said smoothly. “Think you could help me?”
Janelle hesitated. Tutoring was something she enjoyed, and Kiefer did look genuinely confused when he mentioned math. Against her better judgment, she sighed.
“Fine,” she said. “Library. Tomorrow at 4 PM. Don’t be late.”
Kiefer grinned. “Wouldn’t dream of it.”
Little did he know, this bet was about to become far more complicated than he ever imagined.
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Chapter 4: More Than Just a Bet
What started as a simple tutoring arrangement quickly became something more.
Kiefer found himself actually enjoying Janelle’s company. She was sharp, witty, and had a dry sense of humor that caught him off guard.
“Wow, you’re actually getting better at math,” she teased one day. “Maybe there’s hope for you yet.”
He chuckled. “You know, you’re kind of funny when you’re not glaring at me.”
She sm
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