Pree “That’s what I’m trying to figure out, Pree. I’m still finding the answer to a question of why I am so drawn to you,” Al says, answering my joke with a determined tone. He’s drawn to me? A question pops up in my head, but there is a strange movement in my chest along with it. My heart is pounding, threatening to leap out as if I have been on a marathon. What’s wrong with me? The bell rings, signaling the break time is over. However, the strange sensation within me still continues. I can’t even look at him anymore. My eyes are on the opened textbook on my desk, yet not a single word can get into my head. It is filled with his words just now. “Here you go, Al.” Mia’s voice makes me flinch, but I can’t be happier for her arrival. Thanks to her, the soprano voice helps to break the

