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"Oh, nothing. I've actually grown to like that nerdy side of you. Plus, it's always good to have a nerdy friend around, you never know when you might need one!" Florence chuckled, and Ruby playfully smacked her in response. "Okay, okay, let me be honest," Florence continued with a mischievous grin. "I really admire your fashion sense, and I think you're cool." She nonchalantly popped a french fry into her mouth. "But as your friend, I want to offer you some advice," Florence said, leaning in closer. "You're not allowed to give me any advice in return, though!" she added quickly, anticipating Ruby's playful retaliation. As the locks of Florence's hair shielded Ruby from the rays of the setting sun, her hair took on a radiant golden glow. Ruby listened attentively, grateful for her friend's concern. "Paige has Caden wrapped around her little finger. She won't let him go. But trust me, you can do better than him. I'm saying this now because I don't want you to be sad about him later o
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"I want to see you smile and giggle like you always do," Luke expressed, observing the visible surprise in Tanya's eyes and the blush that spread across her tanned cheeks. As the sun hid behind the clouds once again, allowing cold winds to enter through the open windows, Luke assumed it was the reason for her change in demeanor. "You see, I have this impression of you. A hyperactive teenager who never stops talking and is constantly all over the classroom," Luke continued, his ears picking up the sound of teeth grinding together, likely coming from the person sitting beside him. He carried on, disregarding any warning signs, "You throw insults randomly and call people by nicknames. What else...?" Luke pondered for a moment, and that's when Olivia's fist came down hard on the desk, grabbing his full attention. The coldness in Olivia's voice was chilling, even compared to the winds blowing into the classroom. "You seem to have a death wish," she retorted sharply. Luke let out a heav
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"There are only thirty files here. There are thirty-five students in the class," Mrs. Cooper remarked, counting the submitted assignments with a discerning eye. Ruby stood before her desk, feeling her heart race as she desperately searched for a plausible excuse. Lying was never her strong suit, and the pressure of the situation intensified her nervousness. A chill ran through Ruby's body, causing her to shiver. In her rush that morning, she had forgotten her jacket at home. Now, with the cold air seeping into the classroom, her bare arms were left vulnerable to its nibbling touch. Despite her repeated attempts to hush the noise, the class continued to buzz behind her. The role of class representative was proving to be more challenging than she had anticipated, and she longed for the day when she could relinquish the responsibility. From her elevated platform, Mrs. Cooper gazed down at Ruby, her expression expectant. "Ruby?" she called, prompting Ruby to look up abruptly, her shoulde
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The doorbell rang twice, displaying the visitor's impatience, which irked Olivia's mother, Mrs. Reynolds. She grumbled under her breath as she hurried towards the door, prepared to scold the impatient guest. However, as she opened the door and saw Caden standing there, her scowl quickly transformed into a wide, warm smile. "Caden! Why are you waiting outside? Come in, come in!" Mrs. Reynolds exclaimed cheerfully, delighted by his presence. Caden's lips curved into a sardonic smile as he entered the house, his guarded demeanor softening in response to her warm welcome."Hello, Mrs. Reynolds! How are you?" Caden reciprocated her enthusiasm, greeting her with genuine politeness."Why are you standing? Take a seat!" Mrs. Reynolds patted the dust off a sofa cushion, inviting him to sit. "Such a well-mannered boy you are! I'm doing great, despite receiving regular comments about my daughter's misbehavior," she shook her head, a playful grin spreading across her face. "Sorry for my complain
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"I, uh... came to return this book. It's yours," Caden stuttered, his eyes following Olivia's gaze as she briefly acknowledged the book before returning her focus to her sheet. He couldn't help but notice that her eyes appeared less swollen and red-rimmed compared to a few weeks ago. "Just put it on the table and leave," Olivia responded, her lips trembling slightly before she pressed them into a firm line. The room fell silent, interrupted only by the sound of the pencil scratching against the paper. Suddenly, Caden heard a groan escape from somewhere in the room. It took him a moment to realize that the sound had come from him. "You're not even going to look at me?" Caden's voice quivered, barely above a whisper. The ache in his chest intensified as he longed for even a fleeting glance from her. "Why should I?" Olivia's voice quivered in response, filled with bitterness and hurt. Silence enveloped the room, heavy with the weight of their unresolved emotions. It was a hurtful sile
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The damp blades of grass in front of Ruby held a strange fascination, capturing her attention more than the Math textbook she held in her hands. Her thoughts were interrupted by Luke's furious voice beside her, expressing his strong desire to harm Caden for the pain he had caused her. It was at that moment that Ruby realized her gaze had been fixed on Caden for an extended period of time. He stood a few meters away, completely unaware of the invisible daggers being thrown his way from Ruby's eyes. Swiftly redirecting her attention, Ruby shifted her focus to Luke, who stood by her side. Classes had ended early that day, and while her initial inclination was to head straight home and bury herself in piles of notes and study material, she made the conscious choice to stay behind with Luke. Although it was just a friendly football match, she felt indebted to him for providing a shoulder to lean on when her heart had been trampled by her intense crush. In addition to her gratitude, Ruby h
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He snickered again, unaware of the nerve he had struck within her. Ruby felt a mix of irritation and frustration building up inside her as she warned him that she wasn't trying to be funny. Avoiding eye contact, she felt small and overshadowed by his towering presence. Caden, realizing his jest had not been well received, cleared his throat and attempted to adopt a more serious expression. He apologized, but Ruby couldn't help but roll her eyes at his attempt to rectify the situation. Her guard was up, sensing that there was an ulterior motive behind his sudden interaction. "What do you want?" she questioned, her tone laced with skepticism. Caden's laughter only intensified her suspicion, as if he were deliberately trying to provoke her into an argument. "Why do you think I want something from you?" his voice carried a provocative tone, fueling her annoyance. Ruby knew he was deliberately trying to engage her in a confrontation. Frustrated, she responded sharply, "Then why are you
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"Since when do you care about him and me?" Olivia snapped at Ella, her eyes piercing into hers, demanding an answer. Ella hesitated, shaking her head slightly. "I don't," she finally admitted, her voice tinged with uncertainty. "Then don't ask me," Olivia retorted, her frustration evident in her tone. She held her gaze, refusing to back down. Ella swallowed nervously and decided to stand up. Sensing Olivia's unwavering resolve, she muttered, "I see you want to be alone right now." "I'm so glad your specs actually work," Olivia couldn't help but taunt Ella as she left with a frown, a small act of defiance in response to the prying questions. Soon, Luke, who had been observing the exchange, commented from behind Olivia. "That was mean." A smile tugged at Olivia's lips as Ruby rejoined her, taking her seat beside her. "I missed you two so much," Olivia rejoiced, her voice filled with genuine joy as she enveloped Ruby in a tight hug. Luke chimed in, teasingly remarking, "We can
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