Chapter 69

"Let's not do this..."

I didn't mind her teasing, but when she leaned in closer and started getting a little too handsy, it made me uncomfortable.

She giggled and said, "Alright. I won't tease you anymore. I know boys your age like the innocent, flirty type. When you grow into a real man, you'll appreciate women like me. I believe that day isn't far off."

With that, she winked at me and asked me to drop her off on the sidewalk, waving goodbye as I left.

I liked her, but there wasn't that spark. I had to admit that since starting college, the only woman who had truly made my heart race was Lina. Unfortunately, she was unattainable.

Back at school, I stretched and took a quick nap. When dinner time rolled around, I noticed Benjamin and the others hadn't returned yet. I wondered where they had gone.

Feeling both curious and a little worried, I called Benjamin.

"William, we're having dinner with Charlotte and the others. Do you want to join us?"

again. I chuckled to myself, "Not interested.

you have to

you have something to

You need to come! I'll be waiting

I could respond. Matthew was

of facing Charlotte and her

However,

no other choice, I got out of bed, washed my face, put on my shoes, and

spotted Matthew. He was really waiting at the entrance for me.

I come?

best if we could talk right here so I could leave before running into

"What's with you? Are you that scared of Charlotte? You practically bolt at the sound of her name! Don't

of relief when I heard she wasn't

I just don't want to deal with

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