Switched ✔

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"So, does this plan include lots of energy or can I simply chill?"

"I'm not telling if that's what you're hoping, but I'll give you a lil clue"

"What's it, what's it?"

"You'll love it!" I can hear the smugness in his voice, causing me to gasp exaggeratedly.

"That's the clue? It's not even a clue!"

"I promise you that you'll love my plan, just go along with it. Don't you trust me?"

"I barely know you but I supposed I could trust you since you and Win are doing so well even a-"

"No, no, no, no, no, we're not going to mention them,"

"Oh um, sorry?" I said timidly, taken back by his sudden outburst.

"Let's make a deal, shall we?"

"Um... sure?"

"Here's the deal; firstly, for this whole month if it was just the two of us none of us are allowed to mention the other two names. Secondly, let's pretend that we know them no more than just bestie, let's act like we're actually together like this..." He pause for a bit to make a gesture between me and him before continuing,

"Is not just sudden plan –or should I say 'dare'- whatever you wanna call it. And last but not least, let's do it like how every new couple do it, you know like get to know each other, go on date and fun stuff like that, got it?"

"Yeah, I got it. But what's the last one?"

"I need you to trust me."

"I-"

"I know you barely know me and so am I but please, I need you to trust me like I already trusted you."

"Oh uh... alright then, I guess," I said, mumbling the last two words.

"Good."

"Are we... never mind," I started but quickly brushed it off, thinking that it was silly.

"What were you gonna say?"

"Nothing, just... ignore it"

"No, no, no, what was it?"

"Are we... going to be... you know, all lovey-dovey and stuff at school? Or are we... gonna keep it in... secret?" I asked very, very timidly. I swore this whole thing is so goddamn strange and bloody awkward.

"Sure, if you want to. I mean, I did say about doing this like we're in a proper relationship but it's up to you. After all, your consent really matters too"

"Oh, uh... alright, then..." He glanced my way, flashing me his small but genuine smile.

I don't know what to do and this is the first time Mew and I talk all alone, moreover go somewhere together. I don't know his "do's or don't". I don't know where his limit is placed, I don't know what he is comfortable with and whatnot, hell! I barely know him to start it all.

I started to fidget with my finger, biting my lips harshly in deep concentration. I really wanna try things and actually get to know him but on the other side, I'm also so, so scared of blowing things up and making these whole 31 days a living hell for the both of us.

Mew noticed my discomfort -or my dilemma, whatever the hell it is you wanna call it- and pulled his hand off of the wheel to grab my fidgety hands. He threw me another reassuring smile that I replied very, very timidly, but nonetheless, he didn't move his hand.

He separated my hands and grabbed my right one, caressing the skin softly with his thumb.

"We're almost there. Don't be so nervous, it's just me"