Best Buds

✿✿ Cafeteria ✿✿

Ali gritted his teeth.

It was supposed to be a date, with just the two of them.

How did it turn into this?!

It was bad enough that the Elite Five were all at the table, having their lunch with him and Sophia. It was understandable that Betty was there, too ... but why was Sarah and Beatrice along as well?!

At least Sophia didn't appear awkward around them. She was busy smiling, laughing and talking with the others as well.

Ali's face softened when he saw that.

In fact, everything about her seemed so mesmerizing. The way her eyes sparkled when she found something interesting. The way she laughed which seemed to brighten up her face. The way she ate which was so delicate as she scooped each mouthful inbetween those luscious lips ...

Ali shook his head, moving his attention to his food.

Haram! Haram!!*

What the heck was he doing?!