Despite often being annoyed by Ethan's knack for turning things around, these interactions somehow added an inexplicable connection between the two.
Life at Jefferson High School was intense, and in the blink of an eye, the semester was coming to an end.
In the cafeteria, Jason was finishing his last portion of braised pork ribs that he managed to grab. His peripheral vision caught sight of Stella not far away, approaching with her tray, accompanied by Layla.
"Your class sure knows how to avoid troublemakers. Last time, you turned down Tobias decisively," Jason remarked.
Ethan casually raised his gaze upon hearing this, chuckling softly. "He should focus on more important things."
"You're right," Jason nodded, then shifted to another topic. "I wonder what Aaron is thinking. Next semester, he's transferring to the class next door. It's annoying to see him everyday."