"So, I opened the door yesterday and saw this huge bouquet of flowers sitting on your nightstand, and I just kinda assumed that you had given them to me. I didn't really know what to expect, but I was definitely not expecting this." I chuckled nervously.

"Oh, yeah, that was my mother. She sent them to congratulate me on winning the competition."

"Really? Wow, I didn't realize she knew who I was. Anyway, you're welcome." I smiled.

"So, you gonna show me what your room looks like?" Ethan asked, breaking the silence which had fallen between us.

"Of course." I nodded.

After unlocking my room, I stepped aside so that...