Chapter 85: Study Buddy, Part 2

I snorted. "Yeah, right."

He was out of luck if he thought he could flirt his way into something more than a professional relationship. I was here for the money, no other reason. And I wasn't getting attached to anyone or anything, not when I was leaving in a month.

"So, you need help studying for all your finals?" I asked.

He nodded, and I couldn't help but feel like he was utterly bored with this conversation.

"What classes are you taking?" I asked.

"You know, the usual ones. Math. English. Science."

I sighed with frustration. "Could you be a little more specific?"

"Probably." He stood. "But I'm not going to. Not yet." Then he grinned, the look full of mischief. "So, I'll see you tomorrow?"

I stood and flung my backpack over my shoulder. "Same time?"

"It's a date." His smile turned seductive, and my heart kicked into overdrive.

"No, it's most definitely not a date," I said firmly. "Make sure you bring everything you need so I can help you. Notes. Books. Whatever."