Unexpected

• Chapter Fifty-Six •

^^How is he so attractive 😩

"A smile is a curve that sets everything straight." ~Phyllis Diller

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The next few months pass by pretty quickly and the next thing I know, it's the end of May.

That can only mean one thing; exam season.

I hate this time of year because it stresses me out so much. And I mean the keeping you awake and constant headache kind of stress. No matter what I do, I just can't seem to keep myself calm. All those relaxing pills and sprays are really of no use, so I can't really do anything except bare with it.

The last few weeks have been filled with constant revision, mostly on my own but sometimes with Abel and the others.

My first exam on this early Monday morning is my first Biology paper and ever since that awful grade in January, I've been working extra hard to make sure that it doesn't happen again. So to say I'm nervous is an understatement.

"Relax baby, you've got this." Abel massages my shoulders like he's been doing since I've been feeling stressed. "You've studied hard for this and I've helped you out so you don't need to worry okay?"

I nod at him and swallow down the urge to cry simply from my anxiety.

I think I forgot to mention how intelligent Abel really is.

Rather than the usual four subjects that you're supposed to take, Abel takes five. Not to mention they're pretty hard subjects and he's already started next years course for some of them since he's just that smart. He does advanced maths, advanced business, advanced economics, Psychology and Chemistry.

How he does it I have no idea.

On top of that, he also helps me with my subjects since he can easily grasp a topic quickly.

His intelligence is really attractive.

I take a deep breathe and speak, "Okay, I think I'm ready."

"Of course you are. Good luck Brown Eyes." Abel kisses me briefly as I walk into the exam hall to take my seat.

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As the week draws to a close, I walk into the common room to find almost everyone with their heads burrowed in several books.

"Last exam of the day guys!" I exclaim with joy. I can't wait for this to be over. All the tests have been pretty much back to back leaving me with barely any room just to breathe.

"My last one was yesterday Kez." Israel points out.

"Lucky you." I say snidely.

"How was your sociology?" Raphael asks Ana.

"It was alright. A little hard though." She says with apprehension.

"Ana, you literally always get A's, I have no idea why you're worrying. You make al of us look stupid." States Rani while rolling her eyes.

"Actually, Abel is pretty smart too. He does advanced subjects and even helps me with mine." I say. Of course I have to show off my man.

"She's right." Rolo starts, "I've never seen him get anything less than an A*. And he doesn't even need to try too hard."

"Some people are truly blessed." Evelyn says with a sigh.

At that point, Abel walks in looking slightly tired but still smiling, "What are you guys talking about?"