Amir stopped wiping, his eyes meeting mine.
"They deserved it, Gabriella. They humiliated you in front of everyone."
"Gabriella," I whispered.
This was the second time he casually said my name and there was zero ounce of teasing in his voice.
“What?” He asked.
“You called me Gabriella, again.” He looked at me confused.
“What is this?” I asked, anger returning to my chest.
“What is what, Gabriel-“
“That!” I pointed at his mouth, snapping a little harder than I meant to.
“What are you doing? Why are you playing with me like this?!” I shouted.
I was so tired of all of these games, and being the punch line for everyone jokes. It wasn’t fair and I was sick of it!
“First, you kiss me the way you do, and now, you’re helping me? Why are you being so confusing?”
He looked at me stu
