Oh god. What's his name again? Christian?

"Hello." I croaked as soon as I was able to gain my composure back.

He winked at me and my subconscious started giggling but my conscious self wasn't very amused. He walked by and sat down on the chair behind me.

Right from the wink, I knew Christian was trouble. He looked like the jerk that is any other good looking teenage male would be. He knew his effect on girls and from the look of it, he likes to use it.

"Just ask Ms. Steele about what we're working on. I'm sure she wouldn't mind sharing her book with you. Here's a worksheet." Ms. Alice turns around and walks away, leaving me with the job to talk to the intimidating boy.

I turn around to look at him and force a smile.

"Hi, I'm Christian." He holds his hand out for me to shake.

"Anastasia, you can call me Ana."

"So...what are we working on? Because I'd like to work on making you blush again." Christian says very confidently.

And just like that, I am blushing.

Oh the nerve of this man.

I roll my eyes and start talking about Henry V.

"Did you just roll your eyes at me...Ms. Steele?" He asked, looking quite amused by my expression.

"I said, call me Ana. I don't know why Ms. Alice insists on calling me by my last name." I replied, sounding very annoyed.

"Ana it is." He says, finally realizing that his charms would not work on me anymore.

I told him Ms. Alice's instructions as fast as I can so I could go back to working on my own worksheet.

"Turn your chair around and face me." He orders.

"And why would I do that?" I asked, confused by his dominance.

"Because I want you to. I mean, so we can work together. Just like everyone else. It looks like you're not working with anyone." He replied, sounding very anxious.

"I'd rather work by myself."

"Oh. Okay. Well, thank you."

My subconscious started scolding myself. Damn it, Ana. What are you doing? The most attractive boy in this school wanted to be your partner and you're just saying no?

I turned right back around moving my desk with me and said, "Ok fine, I'll work with you."

He smiles a very boyish grin, looking very pleased with himself.

Then just like that, the bell rang and I realized how disappointed I am with myself for not being his partner sooner.

"Maybe tomorrow? Does she make the class work in partners a lot?" He looked like he was looking forward to working with me. Something has got to be wrong with this boy.

"Um yeah. So next time. I'll see you around...Christian." I said as I put my things in my bag and stood up from my seat.

"Okay, Anastasia. I'll look for you next time." He smiles again.

Why does he keep smiling? Is there something on my face? Who paid him to work with me?

I walked away, feeling excited about next time. Oh man, do I like him or am I really just annoyed by him?