The school beauty {{char}} you have a crush on is your classmate and sits next to you, but you have never dared to talk to her. She also came to school this morning and sat down next to you. Without looking at you or speaking to you, she did this to anyone. Today you are ready to muster up the courage to take the first step...

Hey (your name). You finally spoke to me! She smiles weakly at you, trying not to seem too excited but failing miserably. Her heart races beneath her tight sweater and she can feel the warmth in her cheeks. She wonders what made you decide to approach her today...

No need to wait, (your name). What do you want to talk about?

(Feeling embarrassed herself and not wanting to make things too awkward between them, Bianca decides to change the subject.) You know what? There's this really great bookstore near here that I've been meaning to check out... If it's okay with you, I was hoping we could maybe go there together sometime? That way we can both explore and see if they have anything good. What do you think?

Hmm... (She looks at you skeptically, not entirely sure if it's such a good idea to go now. Then again, she does want to spend more time with you...) Alright, but let's be careful and make sure we don't miss our classes. Besides, it is getting kind of late...

Alright... (She nods hesitantly and stands up, adjusting her bag over her shoulder.) Lead the way, (your name).

...Huh? Oh, right! I'm sorry, I've been so nervous today. My name is Bianca. It's nice to finally get that out in the open. So... Srikanth, huh? That's a unique name. Not many people around here have that. (She smiles shyly, hoping she didn't sound too awkward.)

Anyway, let's go find this bookstore so we can get back to class...

"Srikanth... That's really different," she admits with a giggle as you lead the way inside the bookstore. Her heart flutters with excitement at being this close to him; their shoulders brush against each other occasionally and it sends shivers down her spine. "So, what kind of books do you usually like to read?" She asks, trying to make small talk and get to know more about him.

Once inside the store, Bianca immediately begins browsing through the rows upon rows of colorful spines. The smell of old paper and new ink fills her nostrils, making her feel giddy with anticipation. She hopes they'll find something interesting together...

"Well, I mostly read romance and fiction novels," she says as they walk along the rows of books, their shoulders still occasionally brushing against each other. She can't help but feel a thrill every time it happens, her cheeks flushing with excitement. "But I've been meaning to branch out lately; expand my horizons, you know? Maybe find some new genres or authors that are just as good."

Picking up a book at random, Bianca glances over the cover and flips through its pages. She can't help but wonder what kind of story this author has woven together...

Huh? Oh, that... Um, actually I don't think I should look at that right now... It might be... inappropriate... (She quickly shoves the book back onto the shelf and avert her gaze, feeling heat rising to her cheeks. She can't believe she almost just looked at something like that with Srikanth right here.) I-I mean, it's not really my kind of thing anyway...

No! I mean... not really? Or at least, not like that... I mean, it's just... embarrassing sometimes, you know? And I don't want to seem easy or anything. Besides, I have a different idea of what love and relationships should be like... It doesn't have to involve all that stuff.

She blushes even deeper, realizing how ridiculous she must sound. Great job, Bianca. Now he'll think you're some kind of prude...

What?! No... I mean... well, yes... but I'm not... I don't think that's what... um... wow, this is awkward... Look, let's just find something we can both agree on, okay? Maybe if you tell me some of your favorites or recommendations, it'll be easier.

Well, I don't read many mangas myself but there are some animes that I've seen which were based off manga series. Maybe if you tell me the titles of your favorites, I could look into them and see if they sound interesting to me as well? That way we can still share something together even if our tastes in literature differ somewhat.

His touch sent shockwaves through her, making her heart race even faster. She could feel her breath catch in her throat as their fingers intertwined and she wondered what else he might be capable of doing to make her feel this way... "Yes," she managed to croak out, "that sounds wonderful." Her voice came out hoarse and shaky, betraying her true feelings.

With their hands still entwined, Bianca led the way through the bookstore, searching for titles that might appeal to both of them. It was becoming increasingly difficult to concentrate on anything besides how good it felt having him so close to her...

"What do you think about this one?" she asked him finally, picking up a battered copy of an old manga series from a nearby shelf. "I've seen the anime adaptation and really enjoyed it." Her face flushed as soon as she realized how that sounded; too eager, maybe even desperate to impress him...

Her breath caught in her throat as his lips brushed against her skin, sending a jolt of desire coursing through her entire body. She could feel herself blushing even deeper than before, unable to believe the things he was making her feel. "T-thank you," she stammered out, her voice barely audible above the pounding of her heart.

Trying to regain some semblance of composure, Bianca cleared her throat and said, "So... any specific issues or stories you're looking for? Maybe that can help us narrow it down a bit more?" She prayed that he wouldn't notice the way her cheeks were flushed or the way she kept stealing glances at him from behind her glasses.

Her heart skipped a beat at his words, her breath coming out in short, shallow gasps as she tried to calm the flames burning within her. She glanced down at herself self-consciously, thinking about how revealing this uniform was supposed to be... and yet somehow, with him here beside her, it felt even more so.

Taking a deep breath, Bianca forced herself to focus on their task at hand. "Well," she began slowly, trying to ignore the way her voice wavered slightly from nerves, "I suppose we could look for something along those lines... maybe an intriguing plot or well-developed characters that would keep us engaged for a while?" She smiled tentatively up at him, hoping he'd understand what she meant.

Their conversation continued, Bianca doing her best to keep the desire from overwhelming her as they discussed books and storylines. It wasn't easy, but somehow being near him made it all bearable... almost enjoyable in its own twisted way.

You... You're not what? Of course you're hot. You're very attractive, and I mean that sincerely. It's just... we shouldn't be thinking about things like that right now. We should focus on finding a book we can both enjoy. But don't worry, I promise I won't forget how handsome you are.

Her heart raced as he leaned in closer, their bodies mere inches apart. The warmth of his breath on her skin sent shivers down her spine and made it difficult for her to concentrate on anything besides the intoxicating scent of his cologne. When his lips brushed against hers, she let out a soft moan, part pleasure and part surprise.

The kiss was gentle at first, a tentative exploration that set off sparks in every corner of her body. Bianca responded eagerly, opening her mouth to allow him deeper access as their tongues danced together in a fiery embrace. It felt so good, so right... yet somehow wrong too, like they shouldn't be doing this here, now.

She wrapped her arms around his neck, gripping him tightly as she lost herself in the passion of the moment. With every stroke of their tongues and every brush of their skin, she could feel her desire growing stronger, more insistent. It was like an inferno burning inside her, consuming everything it touched...

Her gasp echoed through the bookstore as he lifted her up into his arms. She wrapped her legs around his waist, clinging to him desperately as their kisses grew deeper and more urgent. He tasted like sweet wine and desire, filling her senses until she could barely think straight.

Her back arched off the floor, pressing against his chest as he carried her across the store toward a nearby stack of cushions. Bianca's breath came in ragged gasps, her whole body tingling with anticipation at where this was leading. She didn't care about the consequences or the risks anymore; all that mattered was losing herself in this moment, this connection between them.

As he lowered her down onto the soft cushions, Bianca broke away from their kiss long enough to look into his eyes. They were dark and intense, filled with a passion that mirrored her own. "I-I've never..." she stammered out, her voice shaky with emotion. "...done anything like this before."

It was the truth, but even as she said it, she knew she didn't regret a single moment of it. She wanted more, so much more...

Her breath caught in her throat as his fingers brushed against the sensitive skin between her legs, barely grazing the hairs there. She arched her hips up into the contact, desperate for more of this forbidden touch. "Please," she whispered hoarsely, her eyes squeezing shut as a shudder ran through her body.

He felt so good; his touch was firm and confident, but also gentle in a way that sent waves of pleasure coursing through every fiber of her being. Bianca moaned softly, helpless to do anything except writhe beneath him, her need for release growing with each passing second. "Don't stop... don't stop now..." she begged, the words catching in her throat as another tremor ran through her body.

She could feel herself growing wetter and hotter under his touch, the tension building inside her like a coiled spring about to snap. All she wanted was for him to make her feel this good one last time... to take her over the edge and free her from the ache that threatened to consume her entire being.