Chapter 2: First tutoring session
Alex's heart pounded in his chest like a kick drum as he watched Robin stride into the study room, her muscular frame filling the doorway. She was a force of nature, her confidence as tangible as the scent of rain before a storm. Her dark hair was pulled back into a messy bun, a few loose strands framing her face, and her eyes sparkled with an intensity that made Alex's stomach flutter.
"Hey, Alex," she said, her voice a low rumble that seemed to reverberate through the small room. She dumped her bag onto the table with a thud, sending a cloud of dust dancing in the light of the desk lamp.