The next day at school, Kaia walked through the hallways with a mix of anxiety and determination. She had spent most of the night tossing and turning, replaying the events of the previous evening in her mind. She knew she would have to face Adam, and she hoped it wouldn't be as awkward and tense as she feared.
To her relief, Adam approached her before first period with a humble attitude, his eyes soft with apology. "Kaia," he said gently, "can we talk for a minute?"
She nodded, her heart pounding as they stepped aside from the bustling hallway.
"I'm really sorry about last night," Adam began, his voice earnest. "I let my feelings get the better of me. Your arousal smell drove me crazy, but I never wanted to make you feel uncomfortable. The truth is, I want you to be mine, but I understa
