Burning

The tattoo's reacting to Thando's proximity. Tomelo's back's on fire, but she keeps her cool. As she and Thando walk to the front, Tomelo's heart's racing. What's gonna happen when they're stuck together after class? 😏

The teacher's beaming, handing them papers and duties. Tomelo's nodding, smiling, all while her tattoo's screaming. Thando's oblivious, grinning at her like it's a big deal.

Tomelo's cool facade almost cracks. Thando's breath on her ear, the whisper sending shivers down her spine. The tattoo's burning hotter, like it's pushing her to react. Tomelo turns, a sly smile on her face, and whispers back, "Thanks, T."

Their eyes lock for a split second. Tomelo's heart's thumping. Thando's got no idea what's really going on.The teacher starts handing out tasks. Tomelo's trying on not freaking out rushes to her sit but Thando's eyes narrowed, confusion etched on his face. He took his seat next to Tomelo, trying to process what he thought he saw. The glow was faint, like moonlight on skin, and it was gone as quick as it appeared. Was he seeing things?

Tomelo's oblivious, eyes fixed on her paper, her back still tingling thinking she's got it contained.

Unable to hold back thando makes his way to tomelo's desk and leans in, voice barely audible. "Hey, Melo... you okay?

Tomelo's head snaps up, a hint of confusion on her face she says am fine but are you okay

I don't know maybe am seeing things he says. 🕒 Class is dismissed, but Tomelo and Thando are stuck. The room empties fast. Tomelo's anxiety spikes – alone with Thando, no escape. The teacher hands them a stack of papers."Get these marked and handed back by tomorrow," she says, leaving them to it.Thando drops into a chair, stretching his legs. "Guess we're partners in crime, Melo."

Tomelo forces a laugh, sitting far enough away. The tattoo's simmering, like it's waiting for a cue.😏 Tomelo's smooth, relocating the desk like it's a fashion statement. Thando's concern is cute, though. "I'm fine, T," she says, a hint of a smile playing on her lips. "Just needed some space, you know?"

Thando's eyes narrow, like he's trying to figure her out. "You seemed off in class. That thing with the reps... Are you cool with it?" Tomelo's focus shifts to the papers, her tone casual. "Yeah, it's chill. Let's just get this done." a few minutes late there and ready to go but thando touches tomelo's shoulder.

Thando's touch sends Tomelo's tattoo into overdrive. The scream's out before she can stop it, echoing in the empty classroom. Thando's face goes white, shock and confusion written all over it.

"Melo, what's wrong?" he asks, backing off like she's fire.

Tomelo's breathing hard, trying to regain control. The pain's intense, like her skin's trying to rip apart. She forces a laugh, mortified. "Sorry, just... got a bit startled."

Thando's not buying it. He's staring at her like she's a puzzle but still helps her get home

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