Alex had entered. I was too shocked for words. When I finally regained my calmness, I spoke.

"What is the meaning of this nonsense? Are you crazy? Is something wrong with your head? I questioned as I pushed him away.

"It's just a forehead peck, why are you...?"

I didn't allow him to complete his statement. I pointed my finger at him.

"You're a pervert! Just a forehead peck, you say, nonsense!"

"Enny mustn't hear about this." He replied, folding his hands.

The audacity!

"Why? So that you can kiss more people?"

"No, please, I really love Enny. Please don't tell her, I'll do anything you want. Don't tell her, I beg you in God's name."

"She must not know abi? So why did you do it in the first place? Ehn? Tell me, why?" I hissed and walked out on him.

He has completely spoiled my day! Why did Alex even have to come at that moment?

I never expected this from him. Enny would be so disappointed.

I went back into the hall and searched for Alex again.
He was sitting in the last row. I walked straight to him and sat on the seat facing him. He was jotting something down with his pen.

"Good Morning," I muttered.

"Yeah, morning." He replied without looking at me and continued.

"We'll use a little time here. So you can go back to your..."

"He's not my boyfriend!" My voice was shaking.

"You shouldn't be denying someone you love, but it's fine. Let's choose an organism for the project."

I wanted to scream it to his face that Sam wasn't my boyfriend. I wanted to look him in the eye and say "You're the one I like" but I couldn't. I just stared helplessly at him.

I opened my textbook and searched for the chapter that talked about organisms.

"What organism do you suggest?" I asked, not looking at him.

"We need to choose one that isn't common. Because the common ones are what everyone would do. I don't like doing the same thing with people."

I fixed my gaze at his lips as he spoke. One minute he was biting them, the other minute he was sucking them. I wondered if he deliberately did it.

Why do you have to be so attractive?

"So Jumoke, what do you think?"

"I'm fine with any organism you suggest."

"Animals, Insects, human beings, and plants are examples of living organisms. Most people would choose an animal or insect. I suggest we choose a plant."

Plants are hard to work on o, I can't be browsing and browsing.

"I... I don't think Plant is a good idea." I replied.

"Why?" His gaze was still fixed on his textbook.

For the first time, I looked straight into his calm eyes.

I really like you. I hope the confidence to let it out will come one day.

"I feel it'll be a little hard to work on, we can use an animal that is not common since you don't want to do the same thing as others."

He suddenly raised his gaze and his eyes met mine.
I froze at that instant. He slowly took his eyes away.

"Fine, let's choose an animal. I'll browse the internet for examples of rare animals.

"You don't need to do that, I have one already."

"Okay?" He held his pen and was ready to write.

"A Pangolin."

"Hmm. Pangolin, what do you know about the animal?"

"A little. Not enough for a project though."

"Tell me."

"He placed his elbows on the desk in front of him and gently buried his head in his palms. He was ready to listen to me.

"As I said earlier, I know little," I spoke, demonstrating little with the tip of my fingers.

"Okay."

"The Pangolins are the only mammals in the world that are covered from head to toe in Keratin scales."

"Keratin scales...that stuff in our nails?"

"Yes, that's what their body is made of."

Thank God I browsed this last night. I now feel like a scholar.

I swallowed and continued.

"They feed on termites and ants. And to protect themselves, they roll up into a near-perfect ball, covering their eyes and undersides."

"That's......cool." He remarked.

I blushed instantly.

"That's all I remember."

"Okay." He dropped his pen but picked it up when I spoke again.

"Oh, I remember one more. Their tongues when fully extended can reach 40cm."

"That's long."

"Very."

"That should be enough for today. We'll start to work on the project fully when next we meet. I have other stuffs to do." He packed his books into his mini cross bag.

I nodded as I packed mine.

"We are submitting the Project at this semester's ending so we still have time. I'll let you know when next we are meeting." I could hear him zipping his bag.

"Okay."

So after dressing this hot, he didn't even look at me. Nawa oo.

"Where do you stay?" He suddenly asked, raising his eyebrows.

"I stay in Kasa Street."

"Oh."

"Why?"

"I was thinking it was close, so we could stroll together."

"Is yours close?"

"It's opposite Yeiya Hotel and Suites."

"That's close."

"Don't worry, let's just go." He stood up.

I was happy we were going to walk together, at least, from the ENT Hall to the main road.

I packed my stuffs too and stood up.

We headed to the University gate. The walk was boring as I expected. I didn't know what to talk discuss about and Alex walked quietly beside me too.

When we were almost at the gate, he finally broke the silence.
"So that guy from earlier..."

Hehehe, not again!

"Yes?"

"Is he really not your boyfriend?"

"I have no reason to lie to you."

"We are just Coursemates, you have no reason to tell me the truth too."

I smiled.
"You can choose to believe, or not to, it's up to you."

"I believe you, I was just pulling your legs." He flashed a smile.

I heaved a sigh of relief. My dreams were finally coming to pass. Alex wasn't going to be far from me anymore. I won't be needing to stalk him before I see him. He was closer.

"Why did he peck you?"

"He just said I looked good and blablabla and that I should kiss him! I was surprised at first. I thought he was drunk. Then he suddenly pecked me."

"Oh."

"He's going to regret it," I replied, emphasizing on regret.

"Maybe he was really drunk." Alex chuckled.

My lips curved into a smile.

We finally reached the gate and we both stopped, like we planned it.
"So, here's where we part," I stated realistically.

"See you again!" He said.

I wanted to hug him tight and tell him I'll miss him. There were lots of things I wanted to say to him but the right time never seemed to come.

"Take care, Alex," I replied, turning to go.

"Jummy?" He called.

I looked back at him.

"Huh?"

"That guy earlier..."

Not again!!

"Yes?"

"He wasn't lying."

"I don't understand."

"You really looked cute today."

"Thank you." I smiled.
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