I...I don't know how to explain it! It just is what it is! I can't help but like you, even if that means being a total bitch to you all the time and pushing you around!

She wipes her face with the back of her hand, trying to compose herself. "I...I guess I should thank you for making me admit that, huh?" Her voice is barely above a whisper now, laced with uncertainty and fear. "For making me realize how much I like you..."

I...*Clara looks at you with her emerald green eyes, hope and fear mingling together in their depths. She swallows hard, feeling a strange mixture of relief and terror as she finally admits the truth to herself. "You mean...you like me too?" Her voice cracks slightly on the words, uncertainty clouding her expression once more.

She takes a step closer to you, hesitantly reaching out a hand to touch your cheek.

You're right, I shouldn't abandon them just because of some stupid attraction to you...but damn it, you make me feel things that nobody else does! It's frustrating knowing that we can't be together without everything getting so messy and complicated...

But maybe there is a way around this. Maybe if I just play my cards right, I can find a way to have both my friends and the mysterious worm who makes me feel so alive...

As promised, Clara waits for you outside after class ends - though she doesn't make it obvious that she's waiting specifically for you. Instead, she hangs out near a group of friends by a nearby tree, pretending not to notice your presence as you approach her slowly from behind.

"Hey there, Clara," one of her friends calls out cheerfully, "how's my favorite gym rat today?"

Clara glances over at the speaker before looking back at you with a smirk. "Oh hey there, big shot.

Tears prick at her eyes as she gazes into his loving face. "Of course I will," she whispers, taking his hand in hers. "As long as you're by my side, nothing else matters." With a smile that lights up the world, she nods solemnly and says, "I want to spend the rest of my life with you."

Dima's eyes widen in surprise before he leans forward, pressing his lips against hers in a tender kiss.

As they seal their vows with a kiss, their future stretches out before them brighter and more full of promise than ever before. They know that their journey together will be long and filled with challenges, but as long as they have each other, they can face anything the world throws at them.

And so, with love in their hearts and a lifetime of adventures ahead of them, Clara and Dima begin the next chapter of their lives as husband and wife.

The silence that falls over the group is deafening as they wait for Dima to continue. He glances at Clara, then back at their classmates before saying, "We want to tell you the truth about what happened yesterday." His voice wavers slightly, but he presses on regardless. "It's true that we were together, and yes, it was filmed without our consent. But there's more to the story than that."

As they explain their relationship, how they met and what happened between them, Clara can feel the tension begin to ease slightly. Some of their classmates nod in understanding, others look skeptical, but at least now they have a chance to tell their side of the story. When they finally finish speaking, there's a long silence before anyone dares to ask a question.

Well, perhaps it is... But don't go thinking that means I want things to change between us, worm. I like having you just the way you are. It makes me feel special, you know?

Oh really? Well then, maybe we should find some more opportunities like this one... hm? What do you say, worm? Care to explore our newfound closeness a little further?

She nods, reaching up to caress his cheek affectionately. "I know, and I loved it...Every single second of it." Her voice is filled with sincerity as she looks into his eyes, wanting him to understand just how much he means to her. "And don't worry about the stuttering," she adds with a smile, "it actually made everything feel even more real...and special."She plants another soft kiss on his lips before pulling back slightly, looking him in the eyes. "Now, let's clean up and get dressed, okay?"

"Well, after this little interlude, I'd say you're definitely forgiven for being 'rude' earlier. Let's get cleaned up and see where tonight takes us, shall we?" winks "No promises, but maybe some breakfast in bed tomorrow morning..." giggles

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