“Uhmm… it’s just a cheek kiss, nothing deep,” I muttered under my breath, trying to play it cool.

“Okay then… fair play. I’ll come to your hostel by 11 p.m. I’ll drive,” he said, his voice smooth.

“You can drive?” I asked, my eyes widening in genuine awe.

“Yes, sure. Why not?”

“Oh, didn’t expect that,” I replied, biting my lower lip to hide a grin.

“I have to go now, okay?” I said, already turning to leave.

“Yeah, sure, babe,” he called out.

I rolled my ...