Lovina was anxious to see the results of her test. She had really worked hard to prepare herself. Fortunately, Inferno provided some distraction. Lovina actually enjoyed the short novel. There was symbolism, but it was much easier to pick out. Once you got past the whole 'Beatrice' thing, it was pretty good.

Lovina's heart stopped when Antonio pulled out the multiple choice and essay portions of the tests. She had been waiting for more than two weeks to find out how she did. Antonio quickly passed back the tests before the bell rang. Lovina was glad to see Bella smile when she received hers.

"H-How did you do?" Lovina asked anxiously. Bella grinned and held up her scores.

"Bs on both parts. It doesn't seem fantastic, but I started off not knowing anything, so I'll gladly take it."

Lovina smiled and shook her head. "No, that's good. You did great" she praised. Probably much better than me…

Lovina nervously drummed her fingers on her desk as Antonio passed her over and over again. Was hers really at the fucking bottom?! Lovina jumped when the bell rang. Everyone else had already gotten theirs back.

The others rose and packed up their things while Antonio went back to his desk. Lovina frowned and marched over as the other students filed out.

"What about me?" she asked quietly. Antonio smiled and pulled one more test out of his desk. "I wanted to show you last, Lovi" he chuckled. Lovina hesitantly grabbed the papers without taking her eyes off of him. Antonio just leaned back in chair and smiled.

A grin slowly grew on Lovina's face. "Is this for real?" she asked quietly. Antonio laughed and nodded as he stood. "Of course it is Lovi. What did you expect?"

Lovina just smiled and flipped through the papers. "Not an A…" Antonio leaned against the desk beside her and watched.

"You really need to be more confident in yourself, Lovi" he replied softly. Lovina tore her gaze away from her test and smirked.

"I think I am now" she chuckled. Lovina rested the papers onto the desk and stared at the ground. "Thank you" she mumbled. Antonio stood and moved in front of her.

"You earned it."

But she would never have been able to pull it off without him. If he hadn't come along, she would be sitting in a corner and sulking. She wouldn't have ever tried without him. She wouldn't be working towards a bigger goal without him.

"Are you available afterschool today, Lovina?"

Lovina snapped her head up and nodded without even thinking about it. Antonio smiled and placed his hands on his hips triumphantly. "Good, I have a surprise for you" he teased. Lovina couldn't decide whether she loved or hated the way he made her stomach flip.

"O-Okay" Lovina responded weakly. God her face felt so hot. Before she could embarrass herself further, she quickly said goodbye, grabbed her things, and shuffled out.

(-)

Lovina's chest felt heavy with each step as she walked back to Antonio's classroom. What the hell did he mean by 'surprise'? And why the hell would he want to give her one? He was so god damn infuriating!

Lovina gulped and hesitantly knocked her knuckles against the wood of the closed door when she finally reached the room. She let out a deep breath when she heard a muffled 'come in' and slowly turned the knob. Antonio didn't look up at first, distracted by his computer that was hooked up to a projector. When he did, he smiled brightly and sauntered over to the board, where he pulled down the white screen.

"I'm glad you came. I figured as a reward for doing so well on the test, I'd let you watch Romeo and Juliet with me."

Lovina rolled her eyes a bit and ventured further into the room. "That's a bit arrogant of you" she scoffed. "Who said I wanted to watch it with you?" Antonio shrugged and walked over to her.

"You don't have to; I just thought it would be nice."

Lovina looked him up and down for a moment, thinking about the offer. "Alright. I'll watch it" she sighed. Antonio clapped his hands together and chuckled.

"It'll be fun Lovi. I have the classic one, with Olivia Hussey. I guessed that you'd prefer that one to the more recent version."

Lovina was a bit surprised, but he had guessed right. No offense Leo, but reciting Shakespeare in some sleazy Miami-ish city during the 90s was not her cup of tea. Lovina sat down at one of the two chairs that had been pulled out while Antonio hit the lights. He started the movie and took a seat beside her before offering a bowl.

"Popcorn?" he offered. Lovina smirked and grabbed some before pulling out her water bottle. "You don't half-ass anything, do you?" she chuckled. Antonio leaned back and popped a kernel in his mouth.

"Nope. Never have, never will."

Lovina rolled her eyes and leaned back once the movie started. She had to bite her lip to suppress a snort when the film started at the sight of the boys prancing about the street. Antonio glanced over and rolled his eyes with a smirk.

"Come one Lovi, I expected more from you" he teased. Lovina pouted and pointed to the screen. "Look me in the eyes and tell me they don't look absolutely ridiculous" she snapped. Antonio glanced at the screen and sighed. Ok, so maybe their pants were a bit tight.

Lovina shot him a triumphant smirk and grabbed more popcorn. "That's what I thought she scoffed. Antonio just shook his head and continued to watch.

Antonio glanced at Lovina when she let out a sigh the first time Juliet graced the screen. "Did you know she was only fifteen when they started filming?" she asked after taking a sip of water. Antonio shook his head. Lovina closed the bottle and sighed again.

"Three years younger than me and still so beautiful" she mumbled. How Antonio wished he could tell Lovina that actress was nothing compared to her. But he settled for shrugging and looking back at the screen.

"Not my type" he responded honestly. Lovina laughed and shook her head. "I should hope not" she chuckled. "That would be creepy." Antonio shushed her and encouraged her to continue watching. Lovina decided not to tell him she'd seen it a bajillion times before.

Lovina tried not to blush during the party scene when the two lovers first meet. The way they pushed their hands together was literally exactly the same as the way Antonio had done it. Lovina stole a glance at him and held her breath. Thankfully, he was unfazed by the whole thing.

Then she had to try even harder not to blush during the balcony scene. Romeo fucking attacked her neck. And Juliet just giggled and let him. Normally this didn't bother her, but somehow having Antonio not just watching it beside her, but watching it with her didn't help. That, and the fact that their sloppy makeout sesh followed the monologue that Lovina had used about a month ago.

But Antonio just sat there, relaxing and having the time of his life. Lovina tried to do the same and distracted herself with popcorn, which worked pretty well. Up until the 'morning after' scene. Lovina almost choked on her water due to the extreme nudeness of Romeo and Juliet and unfortunately did not pay attention and felt her hand brush Antonio's.

Normally, she wouldn't care. Normally, she'd just pull away and pretend nothing happened because in all actuality, nothing did happen. But a naked person being displayed in front of you makes the slightest touch feel…weird. So Lovina did what anyone would do; she panicked, ripped her hand away, knocked over the bowl, and spilled popcorn everywhere.

Lovina dropped to the floor with a groan and started gathering up the small pieces. "Shit, I-I'm sorry" she mumbled over and over again. God, she was such a fucking clutz. A clutz whose greatest talent was looking like an idiot. Lovina scowled and blushed profusely when she heard Antonio chuckle and swoop down beside her.

"Don't worry Lovi. It happens" he assured her as he grabbed the bowl and let her dump her handful in. Lovina muttered curses under her breath and continued to help Antonio pick the kernels up. But it was still so damn dark. Lovina sighed after she had turned back around from picking up the pieces behind her. But she froze when she heard Antonio's breath hitch.

That was new. Usually she was the flustered one; she was the embarrassed one who lost her breath around him. Hell, two minutes ago she had a fucking spaz attack when he merely brushed her fingers. But this time, Antonio was the uncertain one when he found her face inches from his.

Neither of them moved. Romeo and Juliet were still having a jolly good time making out in front of them and Lovina was too nervous to even breath.

But she did when it hit her. That feeling. It was back and a million times stronger. And it only got worse as Antonio continued to just stare at her. The feeling radiated throughout her whole body and it made her feel lightheaded.

And then the strangest thought crossed her mind. He was right there. And he hadn't moved, hadn't flinched, hadn't even looked away. And if he just tilted his head up…or if she moved a few inches further…

Lovina wondered if Antonio was thinking the same thing. She swallowed and pulled away to continue cleaning up when she realized he wasn't and that she was being ridiculous. However, Lovina very quickly began to doubt her previous assumptions when she felt a hand cup her cheek.

Antonio looked so conflicted, it scared her. She had made her mind up, and she wished he'd make his. Lovina shuddered when he finally let his nose touch hers. This was by far the most exhilarating thing Lovina had ever experienced. Because he was right there. And he could only come closer.

The lights blinded Lovina when they flew on.

I AM A TEASE