I Love You, Miss Genius

"I beg to differ. Look at Coleman's hands. He didn't bring anything with him at all.”

"Eh? I think you're right. If he isn't here to give Bonnie a Valentine's Day gift, then why is he here? Did he come just to speak up for her?"

"Why is it so hard to figure it out? Obviously, he's just here to keep up appearances. He comes from a wealthy family. There's no way he would come empty-handed and not give Bonnie anything on Valentine's Day."

"You make a fine point. I also think he's here just for show."

Bonnie had been wearing a pair of earphones the entire time. Then, she saw Coleman and took it off.

She sounded puzzled when she asked him, "What are you doing here, Coleman?"

He stared at her flawlessly delicate face, and his heart started pounding like crazy.

'How I wish I could prepare a Valentine's Day gift for her and see the excitement on her face. I'd love to get her praise and validation.

'She's just such an incredible lady. What right do I have to be giving her a gift on Valentine's Day? If I do it, I just might lose her as a friend for good...'

he thought about it, the more his eyes

"Bonnie..."

thought there was something strange about

composure immediately and forced a

nothing. I'm just here to tell you that what they said doesn't define you. So, don't let them bother

why you came

Bonnie finally understood. She

at him and said, "You

something so insignificant, though. I don't about

a sigh of

responded faintly.

over the both of

the lecture hall was holding their breath. They were so ready to see how this would unfold. They wanted to see if Coleman would pull out a gift

her before tearing his gaze