The rain had kept Bella indoors; homework was her only viable option for passing the time.

Let’s see, came a familiar voice — much too close for her own comfort, despite her cheeks warming immediately.

She ignored Evan easily enough, focusing instead on writing her name in a neat script.

Don’t be like that, Bella…I’ll let you copy my work.

The offer was tempting, even though there would be consequences and complications — things she didn’t have time to deal with.

But —

There they both sat — in silence together, smiling secretively, interrupted only by Bella politely hushing Evan every now and then.

▼ o n e h u n d r e d ▲ : it’s just us.