Let's Make a Deal

Chapter 6

Nova's POV

Our history teacher assigned us another major partner assignment. As much as I hate history, I was secretly excited to see Adam tonight as I go over to Luxe's house.

This time we were given more freedom for the project. We are allowed to choose what we want to do our project on because the groups are essentially teaching the unit to each other. I have the list of project options with me.

It's a Friday so it's another sleepover. Thank goodness, this was we have a lot of time to get things done.

I packed my bags and grabbed my art supplies for the assignment.

Luckily, my mom was home and offered to drive me. I was jittery the whole ride there.

Luxe was at the door waiting and she let me in.

"Hey, let's head on up to my room." Luxe took some of my art supplies and helped me carry them up the stairs.

I nodded disappointedly because I had hoped that Adam would come into the living room accidentally if we were to work there.

Nonetheless I trudged up the stairs and plopped all of my things onto Luxe's bed. I grabbed my laptop, a notebook, and my glasses.

After about a half an hour of skimming through the internet, we were only done going through a small portion of the list. There were still many more topics to review.

I heard footsteps in the hall leading up to the bedroom when Adam stepped into the doorway. "Have you seen my--" Adam stopped when he noticed my presence. "Oh, Nova is here. You never mentioned to me that she was coming."

Luxe didn't seem to care. "I'm sorry, do I need to run these things by you? No, because I never have and never will. Nova is here to work on a project with me. Now leave us alone."

I looked back down at my laptop as Adam came closer. "I can help you guys if you want." He offered.

I smiled. I know that Adam was a history genius because his answer keys and study guides are still used amongst the students from back when he was in high school. This would be great for our project. Luxe, however, was not amused.

"And just why would you help me? You've never done anything for me in your entire life." Luxe scoffed and went back to the list.

"I never said this was about you. Nova is my friend, and if helping her means helping you, I guess you're just lucky." Adam smirked at Luxe.

She looked and me and I nodded vigorously. "He knows what he's doing. Please let him help us. For me." I pleaded.

Luxe stares at her brother long and hard. She narrowed her eyes at him. "Fine. But don't plan on staying too long."