Chapter 18: Ship Names

|| Arabella || "Do you have work today?" Theo asked me when I came out of my last class for the day. "No," I replied, giving him a suspicious look. "Why?" "Just thought we could go home together," he said with a shrug. I observed his poker face for a moment before letting my guard down. "Well, I can't go home until late. Wyatt's friends are coming over today, so I am planning to stay in the library and get some studying done." I couldn't be seen by Wyatt's friends; it might start unwanted rumors at school. Also, we were putting a hold on our cupid plans until Wyatt's SATs were over. "Oh, right." As I started walking towards the library, Theo followed me. "Why are you following me?" "I feel like studying too," he replied casually. "Why?" "Because you're not the only one who has to pass the semester," he deadpanned, and I rolled my eyes. "Plus, it's good to be a nerd once in a while " I scoffed. "You're in the football club. You can't be a jock and nerd at the same time." "Say