If ignoring Oliver was a full-time job, I was failing miserably.
Because somehow, he was everywhere.
Hallway? There.
Library? There.
Lunch? Sitting at the next table, grinning like he knew something I didn't.
And worst of all—our project.
"Amelia," Oliver said, sliding into the seat across from me at the café. Uninvited.
I frowned. "How did you know I was here?"
He shrugged. "Lucky guess."
Liar.
I opened my notebook, determined to focus. "Let's just get this done."
But Oliver leaned forward, chin resting on his hand. "You always scrunch your nose when you're concentrating."
I froze.
"You also hum under your breath when you're thinking. And bite your pen when you're nervous."
My stomach flipped. "Stop analyzing me like I'm a case study."
He smirked. "You're just fascinating to watch."
Oh my God.
I cleared my throat, looking anywhere but at him. This was fine. This was totally fine.
Then he leaned even closer. "And for the record…"
I swallowed. "What?"
His voice dropped. "I don't mind being your case study, either."
Panic. Abort mission. Escape.
I shoved my notebook at him. "Just read."
Oliver chuckled but took it. "You're so cute when you're flustered."
I was going to lose this battle.
And I was pretty sure he knew it.