Chapter 106 - 106: Introductions (1/2)

(Third POV)

Since their professor was facing them, Michelle decidedly placed her cellphone back inside her bag. She didn't want to get caught texting and give a bad impression. Anyhow, it was almost dismissal.

”Alright. Are there any questions regarding our lesson?” Their professor asked as she wrapped up the lesson for the day.

”No, ma'am.” The students answered, just itching for the class to end.

”Ok, then, for our next meeting…”

Hearing their professor giving instructions for their homework to be submitted on Friday, Michelle jot them down on her notebook.

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Andy smiled seeing Michelle trying to contain her laughter. Earlier when he arrived, he took the time to observe her. Michelle was not the most beautiful girl he has ever seen, especially that he mingles in the entertainment circle, but there's something about her that draws him in.

At the beginning, it was plain attraction that made him approach her in one of the galas hosted by one of his parents business associates. When she acted aloof after the 2nd time, he no longer approached her. However, it was as if fate was playing with him that she became his classmate in Environmental Science. It was their third time meeting and perhaps, because it's the third that it was like a charm.

She was no longer aloof, and in fact she was even friendly. It has been almost a month since then, and the more he got to know her, the more he realized how amazing she was. It was not uncommon for the people in their circle, even when not part of the exclusive 8, to be proud, prideful, and have a superiority complex, but contrary to that, she didn't put on airs. He's not saying that she's some holy Mary, but he knew that inside, her heart was kind.

Like for instance, he saw that her seatmate nudged her hand that most likely messed her notes, but instead of being angry, she only smiled at her and told her it's alright.

Anyway, he knew that the text he sent was worded to sound like a joke between friends, but even though that was the case, there's also mild flirting intermixed. Sometimes he wonders, what would Michelle's reaction be if he were to tell her that he was being serious? Would she be more delighted than she already is?

He shook his head. To ask her that now would be unfair. Although he's still second guessing his decision to study abroad, there's a high probability that he would take the opportunity.

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Not long after, the 8:20 am bell rang signaling the end of their class. Michelle placed her materials inside her bag and as she stood up from her seat, much to her surprise and delight, Andy was already in front of her.

”Let me help you with that.” Andy said as he grabbed her bag from her.

Michelle could not help but take a side glance from where Angie was seated. She saw that Angie and Janina was looking at her with some jealousy in their eyes. Well, she doesn't really hate them or something, but… ah, she felt so refreshed. She looked at Andy again and gave him a shy smile. ”You don't need to do this, I can manage…”

Andy seeing the mischievousness in her eyes, tsked, then he smiled. ”This is what I should do, my Chelle.” Then, he grabbed her hand and interlaced their fingers.

Michelle blushed feeling their interlaced fingers. She wanted to take her hand back, but she knew that Andy's just getting into his role much. Besides, she's rather enjoying the look on Angie's face! It looked like she swallowed a whole pitcher of vinegar. She knew that it's not because she's romantically interested in Andy, rather it's because she's envious of her! Well, who wouldn't be envious of herself!? The nation's husband, ok, maybe not yet, but still, Andy's a super handsome teen idol who's also the son and heir of Peng corporation! Anyone on their right mind would be envious! Haha!

Then, the next thing that registered was the nickname he called her. Gods, she wanted to laugh out loud. Like deym, they have the same nickname in mind for herself! She actually hated him calling her Mich, but she would prefer it if Anthony were the one to call her My Chelle. Ugh. Maybe he could come up with a better nickname?

Andy seeing Michelle distracted and smiling face thought that she's really cute. He wanted to pinch her cheeks and kiss her lips. In an instance, he was not able to stop his hand and... ok, he just tucked a stray hair to her left ear rather than pinching her face.

Michelle smiled at Andy as he did that, ah, he's such a great actor indeed. Anyhow, deciding that that's enough dogfood for her blockmates, she tugged their interlaced hands and said, ”Let's go?”

Andy did not let her pull him though, instead, he stayed rooted on the spot he's standing on. ”You haven't introduced me to your friends yet.”

Michelle wanted to furrow her brows. That's not part of their plan. Aish! She still has her plans to introduce Anthony to everyone and not make them think that she's a two-timer!

But then again, at least this way everyone will think that once upon a time, she, Michelle Lui, had the nation's husband as her suitor! Hahaha! Anyway, Anthony knows better. She smirked with how brilliant that sounded.

With that in mind, she smiled and shyly nodded her head. Looking around, she noticed that not only Angie and Janina were looking at them. All her blockmates were! Even some of their female classmates have not left the classroom, curious about the newest gossip! She can imagine that if they were a few years into the future, everyone would have had their phone out taking pictures or videos of them! Post it to youtube or facebook and boom! In just a few seconds, they would go viral!

Seeing Camille being the nearest, she introduced, ”Andy, this is my friend, Camille.” On a hind note, Michelle did not introduce Andy as anything, whether he's a friend or suitor or boyfriend, she did not say and he did not say anything too. Ah! Let them come to their own conclusion. She thought evilly.

Andy smiled and offered his hand not holding Michelle's for a handshake. ”It's nice to meet you, Camille.”