Chapter THIRTY - EIGHT 

SCREAM  YRENE'S POV. "What? Tandem? Like, you mean the both of us jumping together?" I asked in shock, moving away from him. "The teachers are picking everyone in pairs. So, they paired you and I." He informed me, and I turned to Miss Taylor. "Ma'am, I'm overweight and..." I started to say pointing to the weight machine but she put a gentle hand on my shoulder. "You didn't exceed the weight limit. You'll do just fine. Except you're not willing to do it. You know it is optional. Not everyone is doing it. Some are scared. It's just an activity to boost our spirits for Christmas." She assured me with a smile, but Reece put an arm around me. "Oh, come on. This cutie isn't scared." He said, with a smile. Did he just call me cutie? The last time I was clearly sure he had called me annoying. "Are you interested?" Miss Taylor asked, and Reece pushed my head slightly while pretending to touch my head warmer so it looked like I had nodded. "Alright! That's great!" Miss Taylor said beaming and tu