Chapter 13

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.