Curse of the Longs

"I thought this was a date," Long Bolin said.

Xue Liena stared at him blankly, almost as if she couldn't register his words. Was this real?

She stared at him, dazed, and he stood in front of her waiting for a reply. When he realized she wasn't going to say anything, he reached up to twirl a strand of hair, gazing down at her. Xue Liena was still dazed, but after a few moments, her face turned scarlet. She couldn't handle any of this; it was all new to her.

While Long Huojin was dark and reserved throughout his school career, Long Bolin was a leader, a good student, and class president of their class. He was an exemplary student, as was Long Huojin, but his older brother kept it a secret.

Xue Liena recalled all the girls stealing glances at Long Bolin because where he walked knocked the breath from those around them. She accepted the fact that nothing would happen between them.

But now...