Secret Relationship

Anthony's POV

The morning sun had barely risen when I arrived at school. As usual, I was the first to enter the classroom. I settled into my usual spot, placing my bag on the desk and pulling out my notebook. The quiet of the room surrounded me as I waited for my classmates to arrive.

The door creaked open, and I glanced up to see Jake entering with his friends. My heart skipped a beat. Jake's presence always had a strange effect on me. Our eyes met, and to my surprise, he smiled. It was brief, but it sent a wave of warmth through me. I quickly averted my gaze, feeling my cheeks flush. I lowered my head onto my locker, trying to hide my blushing face.

The class began, and I tried to focus on the lesson, but my thoughts kept drifting back to Jake. The way he smiled at me, the softness in his eyes—it left me feeling confused. I was lost in my thoughts when Philip, one of my friends, approached my desk.

"Hey, Anthony, can you go get something for us?" he asked.

I looked up. "We have ass