He Deleted My Number After 972 Messages of Love Chapter 24

He Deleted My Number After 972 Messages of Love Chapter 24

Ezra really started buckling down and studying.

At first, nobody took it seriously—everyone figured it was just a passing whim that would fizzle out fast. Then, during math class, he worked through a notoriously difficult competition-level problem at the board.

Luke blurted out in shock, “Whoa, you actually know your stuff! I honestly thought you were just cheating your way through class.”

Ezra couldn’t be bothered to respond.

His grades did climb little by little, but progress slowed once he got near the top of the class. Everyone around him was working just as hard. Even if he was naturally gifted, the rest of them had built stronger foundations—they hadn’t spent three whole months slacking off.

One lunch break, we sat side by side working through a practice SAT reading section.

Reading was my stronger subject, so I finished well before him. I set down my pen and glanced over.

When he was fully focused, there was no trace of his usual lazy, teasing edge—he looked like a sharp, earnest student.

It hit me then. I really liked studying with him.

Working through problems side by side. I also liked…