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Chapter 3

The tension in the air was palpable as Tyler's intense gaze bore into Tessa. She hastily covered herself with her arms, feeling exposed and vulnerable. Tessa felt really embarrassed, particularly because she couldn't see well without her glasses.

"What do we have here?" Tyler's tone was a mix of amusement and irritation. "Girls sneaking into our private pool, huh?"

Tessa stammered, struggling to find words. "I-I didn't know it was your pool. We just... thought it was empty."

Tyler raised an eyebrow, sizing up Tessa. "Well, now you know. And what's your excuse for being here?"

Tessa hesitated, glancing nervously at her roommate, whose face mirrored a mix of embarrassment and regret. "We... we just wanted to relax and didn't think anyone would notice."

Tyler smirked, enjoying the discomfort he caused. "Relaxing in our pool without permission? That's a bold move, especially for someone like you."

Tessa bit her lip, feeling the weight of Tyler's judgment.

Xavier, Jewel, and Ben couldn't contain their laughter, adding to Tessa's embarrassment. Tyler motioned for them to quiet down.

"So, what's the punishment for unauthorized pool access?" Tyler mused, circling around Tessa. "I could report you to the principal, or..."

Tessa's heart pounded as she awaited Tyler's decision. She couldn't afford any trouble, especially after the principal had entrusted her with tutoring Tyler.

"Or," Tyler continued, a mischievous glint in his eye, "you could make it up to us."

Tessa furrowed her brow, unsure of what Tyler meant. "Make it up?"

Tyler's lips curled into a sly smile. "You and your friend here can become our personal pool attendants. Clean the pool, fetch our drinks, and do whatever we ask. Consider it a fair trade for your little adventure."

Tessa felt a surge of indignation but knew she had little choice. Avoiding Tyler's gaze, she nodded reluctantly. "Fine, we'll do it."

Tyler chuckled. "Good choice. Now, get out of the pool, and let's get started."

As Tessa and her friend climbed out of the pool, Tyler's friends exchanged smirks. The unexpected turn of events left Tessa grappling with a mixture of frustration and resignation.

Little did she know that this impromptu agreement would set the stage for an unexpected connection between the bookworm and the bad boy, leading to a journey neither of them anticipated.

......

Tessa and her friend changed into their uniforms and joined Tyler and his friends by the poolside loungers.

Tyler was caught off guard by the abrupt transformation in Tessa's appearance. Mere moments before, she exuded allure while gracefully navigating his pool, each curve accentuating her form. Her face which was delicate and beautiful was now concealed behind ancestral-looking glasses and a material.

The grey material, bulky and thick, draped over Tessa, pulling an intense glare from Tyler, as if it were a personal enemy. A surge of emotion gripped him, an impulsive desire to strip away those clothes with his bare hands and.......

"First task," Tyler declared, lounging back with a smirk, "clean the pool. No debris, no leaves, nothing. We want it spotless."

Tessa rolled her eyes but refrained from voicing her irritation. She grabbed a pool skimmer, the metal mesh gliding over the water as she fished out leaves and floating debris. Her friend, Bella joined in reluctantly, shooting occasional glances at the guys who were now casually chatting among themselves.

As they worked, Tessa couldn't help but steal glances at Tyler. He seemed unfazed, enjoying the spectacle as if it were a form of entertainment. Beneath the tough exterior, there was a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Once the pool was deemed 'satisfactory,' Tyler handed them towels. "Task two: fetch us drinks."

Tessa and her friend exchanged a look before heading towards the refreshment area. Tessa couldn't shake off the irony of being reduced to a pool attendant for the school's bad boy. She filled glasses with various beverages, feeling the weight of judgmental eyes on her.

Returning to the loungers, they distributed the drinks. Tyler took his with a nod of approval, and the others followed suit.

As the day unfolded, tasks piled up—more cleaning and running errands, the time for Tyler's tutoring class was already exhausted and Tessa was very sad about it.

As Bella and Tessa finished up their pool duties, Tessa couldn't help but steal a glance at Tyler, who was busy toweling off. Unbeknownst to her, Tyler caught her admiring his muscles and eight-pack abs.

Tyler, with a sly smirk, approached Tessa. "Like what you see?" he teased, his eyes gleaming with playful arrogance.

Caught off guard, Tessa blushed but tried to play it cool. "I was just... uh, making sure the pool water didn't ruin your shirt."

Tyler chuckled, closing the distance between them. "Sure thing," he said, his tone low and suggestive. He pinned Tessa gently against the wall, his gaze locked with hers. "But I have a feeling it's not the pool you're interested in."

Tessa felt her heart race, a mix of embarrassment and a hint of excitement. "I—uh, I don't know what you're talking about."

Tyler leaned in, his breath brushing against her ear. "Don't worry, Tessa. I don't mind being the subject of your admiration." He pulled back slightly, smirking. "Just be careful; you might not be able to resist for too long."

With that, Tyler flashed a charismatic smile and walked away, leaving Tessa flustered and wondering how she got herself into such unexpected and electrifying moments with the school's notorious bad boy.

"Oh my God, what was that?" Bella's scream jolted Tessa, who spun around in surprise.

"That was intense! I snapped a pic, and I'm thinking of putting it on the school website. It'll make waves and boost your popularity. I might even hint at Tyler's mystery girlfriend finally being revealed..." Bella grinned.

"What? Are you crazy?" Tessa reached for Bella's phone. "I get you're the school press leader, but some things shouldn't be posted so impulsively."

"You're blushing," Bella teased, rubbing Tessa's flushed cheeks.

"I'm not, and even if I am, it's not because of that jerk—it's because I'm tired," Tessa insisted, her face growing even redder.

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TBC

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