in the end, I took it.
During the break, I was staring blankly at the rose when someone called me from the back door. “Holly Miller, someone’s here for
you!” The person’s voice was uncertain, and they were looking at me strangely.
Over their shoulder, I saw Leo standing at the door.
I ignored the strange looks from my classmates and walked straight over. “What’s up?”
Leo quickly unzipped his uniform jacket and pulled out a plastic bag, placing it in my hand. His eyes were smiling, as if he had done
something worthy of praise. He looked at me with a proud, expectant expression. “I asked. He didn’t give you any money. The san-
dwich. I’m giving it back to you.”
I was confused. “Asked who?”
Leo said firmly, “Asher.”
The moment I understood, I almost fainted
“It’s still warm. I kept it in my jacket. Leo prompted me to feel the bag, his voice filled with an unconcealable pride.
Dude!
What have you done?
What on earth are you so proud of?
You actually went and asked him.
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I was done. Completely done.
After a silent, internal scream of frustration, I forced a smile, my voice a gritted whisper. “Thank you so much, Leo. You did a great job.”
The praised Leo became even more proud. If he had a tail, it would be wagging to the heavens.
“It was nothing.” He reminded me seriously, “Next time, make sure you get the money upfront.”
If we talked any longer, I was really going to pass out.
Looks like I needed a new plan to woo Asher.
But… I definitely couldn’t do it openly if Leo found out, I’d be dead.
