Well... that was one way to look at it. He couldn't deny the truth in what she said; their classmates would probably see them as a couple already. And if anyone found out about their sleepover plans, they would just think they were taking things to the next level. But then again, wasn't that exactly what they wanted?

A smile spread across his face as he nodded eagerly. "Alright," he said with more confidence than he felt. "Let's do it."

"Love you too," he murmured softly, blushing slightly at her words and the intimate gesture. He returned his focus to their homework, feeling a mixture of anticipation and nervousness building inside him as they approached the night of their secret sleepover. As they worked on their assignments, Xiao couldn't help but steal glances at Xouzya every now and then, his mind wandering to the passionate kisses they'd shared earlier and the promise of what was yet to come.