"Hi, Carina," he greeted, flashing a heartstopping smile at me.
On finding some composure, I feigned a smile of my own. "Hello Gareth."
His smile grew even wider. "So, are you free this weekend?"
"No, not really." I answered.
"Anyways, I was wondering if you could attend a party that's happening at my place. Maybe, you could squeeze it into your plans… I'd really like to see you there." He blurted out expectantly.
I was surprised at his audacity. He practically acted like it was just the two of us in that hall. Like there weren't loads of people listening to him specially inviting me to his party in all suggestiveness. Notwithstanding that I'd already indicated my busy schedule on weekends.
"Actually, I-"
The Professor chose that moment to be the right time to barge in, interrupting my speech.
"You'll think about it, yeah?" He asked quickly before giving Kendall a meaningful look and making his way out of the hall…