Torturously Slow
They really couldn't do anything about it, at least not until they were adults and Nova was done with college. She had already talked about how she was trying to get a scholarship to a prestigious design school. That was so far away there wasn't even a point in thinking about it.
Aiden supposed they could simply continue as they always had for the time being since there was nothing else to be done. He told her so and she looked at him like he was stupid.
"You really think I don't know that? It's why I never said anything until now. Liking you is pointless but I can't exactly help my feelings. You're the coolest guy I know, Aiden."
He felt more than a little flattered to be described that way by the girl he liked. Most people thought he was a loser who didn't try hard enough. The only reason he wasn't a complete outcast at school was because he was considered the class clown. Cool kids thought he was funny and would be friendly to him in the hallways.