Que Isso Novinha -

His smile froze. Someone behind them recorded everything. Final attempt. He brought her favorite snack (he’d asked Letícia, not knowing it was a trap). He looked almost sincere. “Okay. You got me. I was stupid. But I actually… I don’t know. You’re not easy. You’re impossible. And I like it.”

“Que isso, novinha?” she replied, mocking his own tone perfectly. “Isn’t that what you said to Jéssica last week? And to Rafaella the week before?” Que Isso Novinha

“Que isso, Lucas ?” she said, soft but cutting. “You thought quiet meant fragile. You thought ‘novinha’ meant naive. But here’s the thing: I heard your bet on day one. And I still let you try. Because watching you fail was the most fun I’ve had all year.” His smile froze

“Okay,” she said. “Three days. Let’s see who’s easy.” Lucas slid next to her in the library. “Que isso, novinha, sempre estudando? Relaxa um pouco.” He winked. He brought her favorite snack (he’d asked Letícia,

Camila blinked slowly. “You’re right. I should relax.” She pulled out a chess board from her bag. “Play me. If you win, I’ll go out with you.”

For the first time, Camila smiled. Not a sweet smile. A plan smile.

She turned, walked three steps, then glanced back.