Chapter 71: Flashcards, Date, and Gossip

"Alright, are you ready?" I asked, holding the flashcards in my hand. Saturday morning was beautiful. The sun was out, and the birds were chirping. It felt like a fairytale, which made Chase all the more reluctant to study. "No! I am not ready! Let's go chill in the pool. I'll even order pizza," he offered with a devilish smile. I knew I was spending too much time with him because that sounded more tempting than usual. I didn't want to study either, although I would probably have to borrow a swimsuit from Emma. I really needed to start packing one in my bag every time I came here. "Don't tempt me. We are doing this whether you like it or not," I said aggressively. I wanted to show I could be dominant. He feigned being scared, of course, which I appreciate. "Okay, okay! But you know that means I get a prize for working hard!" He grinned. "We have flashcards," I said, annunciating each word. I was not giving him anything until we could make it through these. "How many?" he as