~*~ "What? It’s not like that. I just want to be with you.” he said in a lower tone of his voice. What did he say? Maybe I hear it wrong. “Pardon me?" “I want to be with you," he repeated, pouting. So, I did not hear it wrong? He wants to be with me? Why? Wait, I’m not supposed to be thrilled. I am not supposed to be thrilled so hold yourself back, Chelsie. Hold yourself back. “Wh... why?” Oh jeez, my voice was stuttering. “I just want to.” No. I still should not be thrilled. Maybe he is just lying to get out of the classroom. Yeah! That’s right! But I cannot see the trace of lies on his face. Is he saying the truth? Does he really want to be with me? No way. This is so absurd. He might just be acting to make Sophia jealous. But Sophia is not looking at us right now. Ah, n