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CHAPTER 21
"You did well ..."
I sniffed and held back a smile. I averted my face and looked out to sea. It was Friday, so we had a little time to talk. We headed straight to the Dales after class. Though, I got conscious thinking that maybe he noticed how tensed I was during the oral defense.
"Really?" my sarcastic question.
He nodded, suppressing a smile.
"Your smirks made me feel like you were secretly mocking me."
"I wasn't ... I was just ... amazed."
I raised an eyebrow at him and ambushed him to stand but he just pulled me closer to him. Now I'm sitting in between his legs. He was behind me as I was slightly tilted.
"Don't lie to me. I was so nervous before! I'm sure I didn't look amazing at all! Maybe you're silently making fun of me in your head!"
He laughed and shook his head.
"And what, your question is just simple! I told you don't be easy on me. I want it harder!"
"Harder?" he echoed softly.
"Yes! Why, don'
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