Alex's stomach dropped when she heard her name after Jeremy's. Great. Another project in which she would have to do most of the work. Her face flushed red and grew warmer than she thought possible.

"So you have one of those unisex names, huh?"

She would punch him if she could.

"Yup," she said through gritted teeth, refusing to look at him.

Jeremy scoffed.

"Look, can we just start over?"

Alex's palms began to sweat. Looking at the clock, she started packing her notebook and pens away.

Jeremy sighed, "Let me guess. Is it short for Alexis?"

She froze for a split second before she stood, swinging her backpack over her shoulder.

Jeremy chuckled.

"I'll be seeing you around, Alexis."

She pushed her chair against the table so forcefully that it shook.

"Bite me," she snapped.

As she walked away, Jeremy laughed louder, "When and where?"