But he doesn’t

"Huh?!" Ryder was taken aback.

"Hah huh hah huh!" Dhimas chuckled. "Never mind, I'll announce it when everyone's here!"

"If you two are partners?"

"Not really! Why do you believe this guy so easily?" Dhimas teased, playfully pinching Aiden's ear.

Ryder seemed relieved. "Ahhh, good. It'd be ridiculous to partner up with another club member. What if people find out what you've been doing with clients? There'd be constant fights! That would be a mess! Dhimas, you're already dating and fighting with a girl from a different school, right, Dhim?"

Dhimas remained silent.

"Dhimas?"

Dhimas still didn't respond.

Gavin shot a curious glance at Dhimas.

"Hey, Dhim! Answer! Right, Dhim?!"

Aiden elbowed Ryder, giving him a sharp look to keep quiet.

They walked together towards the academy building and entered the elevator. The awkwardness in the air was palpable.