Axel Blackwood relaxed against his locker,eyes skimming the lobby as he giggled with his friends. His lumpy charm and sharp wittiness drew care from the students passing by. His underneath and self assured facade,Axel hid secrets and scars. As he joked with his squad,a foretaste of long,curly brown hair caught his eye.Emily Patel the brainiac he'd noticed in his Physics class,walked by with a silent confidence that fascinated him. ''Yo Axel, you good for tonight's party?'' his friend asked pushing him Axel's gape remained on Emily before he turned back and said '' Yeah i am''.
Axel lacking off his locker and surfaced into the steps with his friends,with their teasing filling the hallway. As they approached their next class,Emily glided into the room ahead of them. Axel found himself looking at her seat,questioning what lay beyond that brainy eyes. In class Mr. Reynolds proclaimed a new project: pairs would plan and build a bridge using everyday materials. Axel rasped privately but his eyes,met Emily's and he felt a spark of interest. When pairs were assigned Axel's heart bounced a beat he was paired with Emily. There eyes met,and for a moment,they just started.'' Guess we need to exchange numbers'' Emily said finally,a hint of enjoyment in her voice Axel smiled,feeling a challenge'' I guess so''. As class ended Axel watched Emily pack up her things.He felt a sudden need to impress her, prove there was more to him than his bad boy reputation.Axel pulled out his phone as Emily rattled off her number. Their fingers lenient, sending a spark through him. He tried to play it cool, but his mind raced."So, when do you want to meet up to work on this?" Emily asked, her eyes glittering with snooping."How about tomorrow after school?" Axel suggested, trying to sound casual.Emily moved, pushing a strand of hair behind her ear. "I'll bring my ideas. You bring...whatever it is you bring."Axel giggled, feeling a connection he hadn't expected. "I'll bring my A-game."As they separated ways, Axel couldn't shake the feeling that this project might change things. He wasn't sure if he was ready for that.
The next day, Axel arrived at the library early, nerves trembling. What would they create together? And what would Emily think of him beyond his reputation? He peeked at his phone, noticing a text from Emily: "Hey, I'm running a bit late. See you soon!" Axel smiled, feeling a rush of excitement. He settled into a quiet corner of the library, pulling out his notes and sketchbook. As he waited, he doodled ideas for their bridge design, his mind wandering to Emily's smile.When Emily arrived, slightly breathless, Axel stood up, feeling a little shy. "Hey," he said, trying to sound casual."Hey," Emily replied, flashing him a warm smile. "Sorry I'm late. Traffic in the hallway was crazy."Axel chuckled. "No worries. I just got here myself."They sat down together, spreading out their notes and materials. As they brainstormed, Axel was struck by how easily they worked together, their ideas meshing seamlessly."I like your idea of using popsicle sticks," Emily said, her eyes lighting up. "But what if we add some wire for support?"Axel's eyes winded ''That's genius lets do it''. As they worked their banter flowed,easily and Axel found himself feeling more and more at ease around Emily. He began to wonder if this project might be the start of something special.