Torn Between Twin Brothers

She felt like she had a lot of work to do to get Ava out of her shell. While the Professor was busy teaching, Gizelle was making plans for Ava's training. She was half-listening to the Professor and half thinking about her next project for her charge.

Ava, on the other hand, was busy jotting down every keyword from the Professor's lectures. She was so engrossed with writing that she didn't realize someone sat next to her on her other side where Gizelle couldn't do anything about blocking. So all Gizelle could do was watch from the corner of her eyes what the young man would do next.

James, without Ava knowing, crept up and sat beside her, followed by Prince Edward, who sat next to him on the other side. Once seated, the two continued listening to the Professor's lectures without bothering Ava.

When the Professor stopped talking and was writing something on the board, Ava raised her head and was stunned for a moment to see James sitting next to her quietly looking ahead at the Professor writing on the board.

Ava leaned closer towards Gizelle to ask a question. Gizelle moved closer to listen, making sure that the other person on the other side wouldn't be able to hear them talk.

"What's up?" Gizelle asked Ava curiously.

"When did they get here?" Whispered Ava.

"Who? Them? Oh, about fifteen minutes ago. Do you know them?" Now it was Gizelle's turn to be curious, "If you don't, and you don't want to sit next to him, I can ask him to move." She added while glaring at James under her eyes.

James knew they were talking about him and acted nonchalantly. He was going to wait until the class was over to ask Ava to have lunch with them.

Ava nodded but was unsure how to reply to Gizelle's question. She was uncertain if she was alright with sitting next to James or not. Her heart was telling her, yes, but her mind was saying no. Again, she was not sure what to say or do.

Gizelle could sense that she was in a dilemma, so she decided on Ava.

"Why don't we switch seats? For now, let me talk to him." She offered since Ava couldn't make her decision. She planned on telling James that Ava didn't want him sitting next to her. However, Ava declined her offer. 

"It's alright, I know him. I'll talk to him myself." She turned her head slightly, then leaned towards James and poked him to his shoulder to get his attention. James acted as if he didn't feel a thing, wanting Ava to try harder to get his attention. He wanted to punish her for hiding when he arrived and was looking all over for her. 

When James didn't turn around after she poked him, she tried once more. But, unfortunately, this time, it was a little more complicated.

With two indented dimples and pursed lips, James turned around to give her his undivided attention. He then spoke quietly, "Hey! I hope you don't mind." That was all he said, then went back to focusing his attention on the Professor giving the lecture.

There was nothing Ava could do but focus on the lecture as well. So she decided to wait until the class was over, then she planned to talk to James.

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An hour passed, and the class was finally over. Gizelle was quick to gather all their things, helping Ava in the process. Once she was finished, she swiftly got up and stood there hovering over everyone while waiting for Ava to finish.

Ava slowly got up, unsure of what to say to James, who was sitting there patiently waiting for her to get up. With his two arms crossed on his chest, Prince Edward just watched and waited for what the two would do. He then realized a girl was standing and waiting for Ava. 

He inspected her from head to toe and backed up. He was curious as to who the girl was. However, it's not the time to question her yet. He will wait until the two decide what they're going to do next.

Just as when Ava was about to stand up, James spoke. "Ava, I'm not sure what your schedule is today, but I need to return to Harvard for my regular classes. Can I have a word with you for a moment?" His voice was sincere while looking at Ava intensely.

When Prince Edward heard what James said, he decided to get a move on. He had classes to attend, and he only accompanied James to English 101 to look for Ava. 

Before Ava could answer James, Prince Edward beat her to it, "Guys, I will have to excuse myself. I need to go to my next class. I will see you after class, James. Bye, Ava! See you around!" He then nodded to Gizelle before turning around and leaving without looking back.

Instead of replying to James, Ava introduced Gizelle to James. 

"By the way, this is Gizelle, she's my bodyguard and companion." She told him while watching his reaction. James only glanced at Gizelle before turning his attention back to Ava, waiting for her response.

Next, Ava introduced James to Gizelle, "This is big brother James. He's the son of Aunty Ann, the one you met the other day with my mother. He's also my parent's Godson." She added, clarifying their relationship with each other.

"Nice to meet you, James!" Gizelle greeted him before deciding to leave them so they could talk in private.

"I'll wait for you outside. Don't take too long. We need to go to our next class." She told Ava before picking up both her and Ava's school bags before she walked away.

Once she was gone, Ava turned her full attention to James to listen to what he had to say. She also had something to say to him, but she will wait until he's finished before she does so.

James, with a blank look on his face, was unsure where to begin. He couldn't believe what he had just heard Ava say to Gizelle.  For her, he was only a big brother and a Godson of her parents, nothing more....