As we get outside of the room, Ross leads me into a corner where nobody can understand us - like he says. I myself am not sure about that. I mean, everyone can just walk by and catch some words. But what really is true is that we are more private now, and that's the reason why my heart might explode.

In every situation like this I would feel pressed because Ross is so close to me that we almost breath the same oxygen. However, with him it's different, I feel safe. Sadly I know that he isn't interested in me, but it looks like he wants to protect me from something, like he cares for me.

Finally I manage to say something. "Um... What's up?" It sounds so stupid in front of him, why I start to blush. I just can't stay cool in his presence, which is really unfitting sometimes.

Once we had to work in groups. We were in different groups, but we sat almost next to each other, just a few pupils between us, and I was so distracted by him that I didn't know anything about the matter we should have worked on.

"I wanted to apologize," Ross answers. I nearly ask him if he is the real Ross because what he just said is so unlike him, but I stay quiet. "I was pretty mean to you yesterday. I shouldn't have reacted that way after you said that you already know those things I was telling you. I'm sorry."

He gets closer again and I can't stop my breathing from speeding up. We have never been so close and I can't believe this is happening. I even ask myself if he is going to kiss me. It wouldn't he unnormal for him. But then I get that thought out of my head. "Did anyone force you to do this?"

"No, I wanted it to do this myself. You know, I realised that we had a quite bad beginning just because of my behaviour. I didn't mean it that way. I have met many girls, but I haven't ever really talked to them in a normal way. But I can do better, I promise, and I want to prove it to you. So wanna hang out today after school?"

"What?" I ask although I understood every single word. Is this really Ross Shor Lynch in front of me or only a clone? Personally, I believe in the second option. I know this can't be true, but I can't explain it somehow else.

"You heard right, Alexa," the boy says. "And I know you want to meet me really bad, your looks are revealing that." Man, it's so embarrassing! I hate that my body responds to him so quickly.

Before I mumble something stupid again, I manage to squeeze past him and make my way back to the class room. "Our teacher. He's coming," I inform him which is actually no pretext, but true. "Oh and about your offer... I have to think about it."

Although I don't stand in front of him anymore, I still notice Ross' actions and right now he's looking very confused. As if he had expected I would say yes. Well, I would have if I had been sure he really is serious.

Then I almost run to Charlie and sit down next to her. I'm going to tell her about the conversation with Ross after the lesson. If I told her now, she wouln't stop talking and we would get in trouble with our teacher.

***

After the lesson there is a short break of five minutes, in which we have to walk to another room that is located at the other end of the school. So Charlie and I probably wouldn't have time to talk after we have arrived. That's why I tell her about Ross during walking.

"Don't ask me why, but Ross asked me if I want to hang out with him later," I explain to her with a quiet voice since the blonde Lynch is only a few feet away from us. "To be honest, I would really love to. As you know it has always be my dream to spend time with him. But I've got this feeling that he isn't doing this voluntarily. I mean, why would he ask me without him noticing me before?"

"Yeah, that sounds pretty crazy," my best friend agrees. "But you know what? If I were you, I would say yes. You should at least try it. Maybe he is another person - a nicer and caring person - when his friends are not around him. Today could be the best day of your life, Alexa!" She sounds so convinced.

"But what if he's behaving like an idiot again?" I want to know. That's my biggest worry. It's strange because I didn't care if Ross was being rude to other pupils when he hasn't noticed me yet. But now as he has, I can't stand if he's being mean to me.

"Please don't take that in the wrong way," she starts, making me curious. "But perhaps you realise that he's not the right for you then. I think you both couldn't be more different. And even though you are the smartest girl I know, he seems to be untouchable for you. Don't hate me now, but that's my opinion."

"I could never hate you. I'm actually thankful that you told me the truth because that's what friends do," I smile to her and I really mean it. Thanks to Charlie I probably wouldn't be as much disappointed as I would if she wouldn't have told me her way of thinking in case the afternoon will be a desaster. "But you're right, I should try it."

So I wait until Ross walks past me and tap him. He looks irritated as if he is asking himself what I could want from thim. Possibly he doesn't want his friends to know that we kind of are in contact. However, he leaves them and joins me. I don't let him speak, but just say, "My answer is yes. I wanna hang out with you."

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Wow, I only needed five days to update instead of almost two months. I'm actually proud of myself😂❤️