The teacher hadn't arrived yet, and the classroom was a buzzing hive of gossip. I sat at my desk, my heart doing frantic gymnastic flips. Rocco was only a few rows away. Every time I glanced at his sharp profile, I felt a mix of the old schoolgirl crush and a new, terrifying adult attraction.Suddenly, a group of girls ,the same ones I had fed those "Imaginary Rocco" stories to for years,swarmed my desk."Cathy! Oh my god!" Sandra squealed, leaning over my shoulder. "You weren't lying! He’s breathtaking. Why didn't you tell us he was coming back today?""He looks like a literal god," another whispered, casting a hungry look toward Rocco. "You are so lucky. How did you keep a guy like that secret for so long?""Wait, guys" I tried to protest, but the momentum was a freight train.Sandra stood up on a chair, cupping her hands around her mouth. "Hey, everyone! Listen up! In case you were wondering who the mystery guy is ,this is Rocco, and he’s officially Catherine’s boyfriend! The d cou
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