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“Not that you could be more obvious, but don’t waste your ti tail, Sandra Black”

An instant frown forms, and I force my eyes to Nico

“Been braggin’ about how he’s got it locked in at practice all week” He shrugs, focusing back on his phone

I glance to Alex again

He’s observing Nico, a question I can’t decipher written across his face, and I don’t have much time to try either

Mr Brando walks up behind hiet his attention

Alex turns around while I sit and trip on Nico’s words

He’s not one for gossip, or conversation for thatto mention it must mean it’s true

Sandra Black

Five-eleven, gorgeous caramel skin, and my competition for this year’s valedictorian, not to mention, the nicest person you’ll ever meet, Sandra Black

Awesome

I flip open my booklet, about to tell Nico what he can help hen his hand covers mine on top of my paper My eyes flash to his

“I got the answers” He doesn’t look away as he slides his already completed packet over with his free hand “You can thank me later”

“Thank you?” I deadpan, atteone of your fans to do your work for you?”

He shakes his head, a s on his full lips

“Nah” His grip lessens, his fingertips dragging along my skin with their retreat

My eyes fall to the contact, a heavy tension tugging at er looking at me

His focus has fallen toit back, leaning the slightest bit closer as he does

My frown deepens

“For being the reason lover boy can’t stop slantin’ back”

With his last word, an angry, alaze, and I realize I’ mocked

“I don’t need your help getting his attention”

“You sure about that? You’re not exactly the forward type”

I glare “Don’t pretend you know me”

“Don’t forget, I do”