"To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer. The slings-"
"Your literature teacher would be proud of you. I always thought you were the guy who sat at the back of the class with thick nerd glasses that was too scared to approach anyone."
"I'll have enough courage for you, sweetheart."
"..."
"Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once."
"Ugh, stop quoting Shakespeare. It's getting annoying."
"How dare you? I am an English teacher."
"You are?"
"Actually no, I just wanted to see your reaction."
"I knew you couldn't be one anyway. You probably were too dumb."
"Whatever. And that reminds me... what's your name?"
"No. I am not going to tell you."
"C'mon. You've got to give me a hint sweetheart."
"Why should I?"
"Cause you love me?"
"I'll give you a hint. But not because I love you. It starts with R and ends with A."
"Rhea?"
"No! You already said that!"
"Rihanna?"
"No. What's next? Raina?"
"Don't be silly. I already said that!"
"I- Seriously?"
"So... what is your name?"
"You know you have to tell me eventually."
"How?"
"Don't try to avoid the subject, sweetheart."
"My name is really weird."
"It's not."
"You don't even know what it is."
"I know. It's beautiful."
"Well... thanks."
"Okay, done with flirting. What's your nameee?"
"Hmm."
"Please?"
"Fine."
"It's Reya."
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I know... it's a really slow update. The next chapter will be a continuation of the phone call! Hope you enjoy! ;)
QOTD: What do you want them to do in the next chapter? I'm having writer's block.
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