Boo gasped, clutching his chest like a dramatic actor. "Nooo, Teacher! He won't fire you—he likes you too much! You'll see! Just call him dumb once and watch what happens…"
Boo's words landed like a little spark in the middle of Alina's chest. He likes you so much. Her eyes widened, and before she could stop herself, heat rushed up her cheeks, painting them a soft pink.
She leaned closer, narrowing her eyes at the mischievous ghost. "Boo… who told you that?" Her voice came out more flustered than she intended, and she quickly tried to cover it with a stern teacher look.
