The project partner

Aidan's POV

I can't be thinking about my sister's visit all week; I need to do something else instead. But what can I do? My mind is all over the place now.

'Ahaa, got it. Why don't I mess with Jay a bit? I think it's time for him to know about me and Sissel being project partners and I know the perfect way to let him know.'

Sissel's POV

This day has been long enough, yet I need to attend the last lecture because Mr. Smith can be a real pain sometimes and it can affect my grades. It's also the project lecture, so I have to know what to do and what not to do. I was paired with Aidan, my neighbor. He seems like a nice and easy-going guy. Speaking of the devil, there he is coming toward me.

"Hey, Sissel. How are you?" he greeted me."Oh, hi Aidan. I'm fine. What about you?""I'm fine. Hey, I wanted to ask if you'd like to meet up today to discuss what subject we should go for, for our project, you know."

It wasn't a bad idea I'd like to get done with things fast too, so I won't be worrying about it later.

"Yeah, that's fine."

Is it just me, or did the boy just smirk?

"Alright then, let's meet at 4 p.m. at my place like we agreed to." He turned before walking away and added, "You won't mind Jay being there, will you?"

I shook my head no, and he left.

'Jay!! His name is Jay... Oh my Lord, Jay will be there. No, I'm not fine with that. Like that was so random, and I'm not ready for it. Why will he be there?? Oh wait, he lives there... but no, that's not fair. Wait, hold on a second... Why am I freaking out? Really, Sissel? You're freaking out because of a hot boy you met three times? Well done, dear. Well done!'

Before my anxiety could go any further, the professor entered the room and started explaining the work. Just like that, my mind shifted to the lecture and not on Jay.

Jay's POV

Aidan's been acting so weird since he stepped into the apartment, and from my experience with that boy, I need to be worried.

"Bro, what's going on with you?" I had to ask. He started jumping all over the place.

"I'm going out today," he said with a stupid smile on his face.

I don't get it he's out every day. What's so different?

"Okay...? And why are you so happy?""Oh, I'll tell you later. But there's one thing I need you to do for me. My project partner is coming at 4 p.m. Please stay with her till I'm back. I won't be too late, don't worry."

Her? So he's going to have fun, and I need to babysit his partner?"No, I need to be in practice by 6," I tried to reject. I really did. But he kept going on and on about how important this was to him, and that 6 was far from 4, so I ended up agreeing just to shut him up. And just like that, he was gone, leaving me to wait for whoever his partner was.

Sissel's POV

I'm right outside the apartment, and I can already hear my heartbeat. What's wrong with me? Hold yourself, Sissel. It's just a project discussion with his friend, and not even him. He probably won't even be there to start with so calm that ass down and just knock on the door.

Alright... 3, 2, 1... and knock knock.

"Coming."

That's not Aidan's voice... Oh my god, it's him. The door opened, and it was him. Just like I expected Jay was right in front of me, looking at me with pure shock on his face.

"Aidan is here? We were supposed to work on a project together."

That's all I could say no more words could come out.

"Ah, no. He'll be here soon. Come in."

'Come in? And Aidan's not here yet? Like, I need to be with him only? Nah, thanks, man I'm good.'

"I can wait for him in my apartment, and he can pass by later to let me know he came.""Oh no, no. He'll be here soon. Just wait for him here."

I couldn't say more, so I entered the apartment. It seemed nice. I have two brothers and their rooms are so messy, so I assumed that all boys are messy. But I don't feel that's the case here or maybe because they were expecting guests.

"I'll be back in a second. Make yourself comfortable."

His deep voice is driving me crazy. I just nodded and sat on the couch, waiting for Mr. Aidan to show up.

Jay's POV

I heard the knock, so I assumed it was the girl. I went up to open the door, and as soon as I did I was so surprised. It was Sissel! Now I understand why he was acting like an idiot all day he's dead. He's seriously dead.

I let her in and went straight to my room to call that brat but he's not answering. So I texted him, literally threatening him, until he called me back.

"Why didn't you tell me it was Sissel!!" I whisper-shouted on the phone."I have only one question. Why are you freaking out? Aren't you the one who said you don't have a crush on her?"

I see what he's doing, and he's really getting on my nerves.

"You could've told me, though." I tried to play it cool, but it's Aidan the brat. Of course, he has something to say every single time."Well, I didn't feel like I had to. She's just a normal girl, you know."

After that, I just hung up. There's nothing more to say because he'll keep teasing me. Instead, I got Sissel some water, and we started talking a bit just to get to know each other better.

About half an hour later, Aidan was finally home. I went to practice, leaving them alone to continue the discussion.

Aidan's POV

Alright, I think I gave them enough time to talk. Now, I'll go home.

As I expected, they were talking about themselves getting to know each-other kind of conversation, which is progress.

Jay left for practice, throwing a death glare at me. Why is he mad? I did him a favor he should thank me. This ungrateful kid needs to stop acting like that.

What I didn't expect was Sissel letting out a breath she didn't even know she was holding and if you know me well, you'll know I won't let that pass.

"Is it just me, or are you really stressed out because of my boy Jay?"

Yeah, a bit straightforward but I had to.

"What? No... What do you mean? What are you talking about? Stress? What stress?"

Got her right in the trap.

"Girl come on now , spill the tea.""Agh fine, fine... but he can't know."