An unnatural blush crept up Patrick Thorne's face, and he turned away, pretending not to hear. But Tang Xiaonan pressed on, "Patrick, I'm asking you a question!"
Jim Thorne gave him a hard jab and barked, "Didn't you hear Xiaonan? Is your classmate a boy or a girl?"
"None of your damn business!"
Patrick shot him an irritated glare, rubbing his side. 'Damn it,' he thought, 'Jim's getting way too strong. That jab nearly blew a hole through me.' Jim pointed at Tang Xiaonan. "She's the one asking. I couldn't care less."
"So, Patrick, is it a girl?"
Tang Xiaonan watched Patrick with a sly grin. 'There's definitely something going on. My brother is usually so stoic, but now even the tips of his ears are bright red. It has to be a female classmate, and maybe... just maybe, there's a little spark between them!'
