Like Fire and Ice

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"It seems my brother is not so stupid after all," Crystal flipped her hair smugly, clapping her hands slowly. "Great answer. Now, let me teach you how to properly court a woman later."

"No, thanks."

Leaning towards Crystal, Hora whispered, "So it seems I'll be winning the bet, huh?"

"Nuh-uh-uh. Don't be too sure yet. As I told you before, my brother is—"

I immediately glared my eyes at Crystal, signaling her to stop whatever it was that she was about to say—because it probably was, or better yet—definitely, the one I'm thinking about. Good thing she read my eyes and caught on.