Shirley leaned back, gazing dreamily at the lush greenery in the distance, a soft smile playing on her lips.

"Abner, someday I want a house with a garden, you know? I want to plant lots of flowers, maybe the kind that bloom all year round." Abner's palm itched with anticipation, and he couldn't resist asking, "So, Shirley, does that mean you'll be living there with me?"

"Of course," she chuckled, her eyes twinkling with a hint of tipsiness. "I'm making good money with these projects I'm doing with my professor. It's hard work, but the bonuses are pretty sweet. Give it a couple of years, and I'll be able to afford that house, even before you graduate from college."

Abner felt a burst of happiness. It seemed he had a place in Shirley's future plans. And he still had five more years until graduation.

He took a sip of his juice, relaxing a bit. But then Shirley leaned towards him, her head resting on his shoulder. Abner's hand trembled, nearly dropping the glass.

He turned to look at her and noticed a bit of fruit stuck at the corner of her mouth. Leaning in, he gently wiped it away with his finger.

However, to Mark, who was watching from afar, it looked like Abner was stealing a kiss.

Unable to hold back, Mark stormed over. Before Abner could react, he found himself drenched in a drink.

up at Mark. Mark, trembling with rage, grabbed Abner by the collar,

onto the coffee table. Mark, groaning in pain, tried to get up for another round, but Shirley suddenly

fuming, spat out, "You two

half infuriated.

at Abner, as if wishing he could tear him apart. "I said you're unbelievable, Shirley! This is illegal, you know. I'm going

anger and laughter bubbling inside her. "Report me

a minor! Being in

smirk crossing his face. He knew Mark had misunderstood the situation. Abner

with Abner's timidness, outraged by Mark's baseless accusations. "Mark, I've had enough of you smearing Abner and me!" "Do I even need to smear you? It's clear as day! What do you think this kid feels for you? Ha, it's written all over his

Abner protested, "I didn't."

enraged and clenching his teeth, looked like he was about to throw another punch.

the first time,

had seen him flirting with

this

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