Chapter 8

Nina’s POV

It’s strange really.

At first, I was worried about my future predicament and Gene’s as well. But here we are chatting about the most ridiculous gossip we’ve heard from school.

“I didn’t know that Mr. Roacher writes poems.”

“Apparently, he has a huge crush on the cafeteria lady and he thought women like poems.”

“We’re in the 21st century, you know?” Gene arches a brow.

“Well, old-fashioned romance isn’t that bad. If Mr. Roacher finally marries, he won’t be so cruel to you anymore.”

“Nah, he’s probably worse, knowing the cafeteria lady’s temper. Besides, I’d rather he gave me the toughest equations because I’m starting to question his ability to teach.”

I turn to his direction with a frown. “Sometimes, you’re harsh, Gene.”

In return, Gene just looks at me with a deadpan expression. “He started it.”

We keep talking about random stories we’ve heard from school, more like Gene just listens and asks questions as I talk