Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Amber returned to the laundry room after helping the teacher.

Upon her return, she was forced up against the wall by Axel, who pressed his body against her and stared into her eyes.

Her heart was beating uncontrollably. Drawn into his bright and sharp gaze, she found herself falling helplessly for him.

She longed for a ray of light to shine through the cracks and illuminate her dark life. His eyes turned out to be the source of light she had been

searching high and low for.

"Ms. Altman, did you leave something behind just now?" he teased her in a low chuckle that ended with a seductive lilt.

"What..." Her voice trailed off. She grabbed the edge of the wall firmly as her heart pounded like a drum.

Grinning, he casually brushed his nose tip against hers. The gentle and cheeky move resembled the touch of a lover. Suddenly, he rasped, "You left

my heart behind."

Amber, whose heart had been racing, broke into laughter. Axel raised a quizzical brow at her. "Tsk! What are you laughing at?"

"Mr. Axel, | assyou haven't dated before, right? Not every girl could take your cheesy jokes." Amber, covering her mouth, laughed uncontrollably

in front of him.

affection in his eyes deepened. He clicked his tongue

through teasing him when her eyes wavered in shock. Her silver

in front of

her neck as all color drained from

him, but he playfully raised his arms to keep it out

failed to reach it.

pretty

again. This time, she jumped to reach

even have friends? Even if you want to make

spoke in a

in the picture?" His expression soured.

truth, I'll have to confiscate this

blurted out,

a deep, emotional gaze on

the photo. It was taken when | was 20. The photo was the only profile photo | have of myself

overcwith bitterness. "Jameson destroyed all my old photos after | got my plastic surgery, but |

him knowing. This is the only

day | might forget how I look like. If that happened, no one would

no different than an