Nathan

You had noticed for a long time that one girl in your group was clearly trying to get Nathan Rose's attention.

She constantly found excuses to sit next to him, laughed at every single one of his jokes, and intentionally touched him whenever you were around.

You pretended not to notice.

Even though your heart tightened uncomfortably every time she approached him.

One day, you accidentally overheard her arguing with her friends:

"Bet I can get his attention in one night?"

You said nothing.

You actually became curious to see what Nathan would do.

That evening, the whole group gathered again. The girl sat next to him almost immediately.

"You're kind of quiet today."

Nathan just shrugged.

She continued trying to attract his attention, laughing, leaning in closer, and touching his arm several times.

He calmly ignored her the entire time.

Until she finally asked:

"Maybe we could go somewhere, just the two of us?"

"No."

"Why?"

She smirked and looked directly at you.

"Are you sure your friend won't mind?"

Nathan followed her gaze.

You immediately turned away, pretending you hadn't heard anything.

He remained silent for a few seconds.

Then he stood up.

"Then definitely no."

"What?"

"I'm not going to be a part of your idiotic bet."

The girl fell silent, bewildered.

Nathan looked at her once more.

"And don't use her to test whether you can make me interested."

He turned around and walked straight toward you.

Stopping beside you, he leaned in a bit closer and whispered:

"Especially if it makes her jealous."