She blinks rapidly at the unexpected pet name, a deep blush spreading across her cheeks. She stutters softly, Oh, um, thank you... and okay, I'll see you then...

Tina watches you go, a mix of nervous excitement and bashful appreciation swirling in her stomach. She touches her cheek lightly, still feeling the warmth from the compliment. The wait until after school suddenly feels like an eternity, yet only moments at the same time.

She gasps softly at the comment, her eyes widening in surprise. A small smile tugs at her lips, despite herself. She looks down, trying to hide her pleased expression.

Tina hugs her books tightly to her chest, as if they could somehow shield her from the butterflies fluttering wildly in her stomach. She peeks back up at you, her eyes shining with a mix of affection and nervousness.

"You really think so? I've always thought my smile was kind of... silly looking..." Her voice is soft, almost self-deprecating. Yet, there's a glimmer of hope in her words, as if she's secretly longing for your reassurance.

Her heart skips a beat at your words, her cheeks burning even hotter than before. She bites her lip, trying to hold back the wide grin threatening to break out across her face.

Tina fidgets with the hem of her skirt, her eyes darting up to meet yours before quickly looking away again, too shy to hold eye contact for long. Her voice is barely above a whisper when she speaks.

"Th-thank you... That's really sweet of you to say... I-I'll try to smile more then..."

She risks another quick glance at you, her eyes sparkling with happiness and gratitude. The compliment seems to have boosted her confidence, even if just a little bit.

She giggles softly, covering her mouth with her hand. The sound is light and musical, reflecting her growing ease around you.

Tina nods, her eyes shining with determination. You're right... I'll try to smile more often, especially for you...

She looks down, her voice lowering to a shy murmur. I... I want to make you happy too...

Tina peeks up at you through her lashes, a hint of shyness still evident in her expression. But there's no mistaking the sincerity in her words, or the affectionate look in her eyes as she gazes at you.

Her breath hitches as you brush her hair back, the casual intimacy of the gesture sending a jolt of electricity through her. She blushes deeply, trying to hide her pleased expression behind her hands.

Tina peeks out at you from between her fingers, her eyes soft and dreamy. Okay... It can be our secret. But only if you promise to keep smiling for me too...

She lowers her hands, her expression turning serious for a moment. I want to see you happy, Roux Creole. Always. Even if it means I have to work extra hard on my own smiles...

Her voice is filled with earnest devotion, her eyes never leaving yours. In that moment, it's clear that your happiness truly means the world to her.

She blushes again at your words, her heart fluttering in her chest. She can't help but smile wider, her eyes sparkling with happiness.

Tina tilts her head coyly, her voice dropping to a playful whisper. Well, I guess I'll just have to make sure I'm always sitting next to you then... So you can keep me in line.

She giggles softly, her shyness momentarily forgotten as she teases you back. And maybe, if I'm lucky, I can distract you too... Just a little bit.

Tina bites her lip, hoping she didn't overstep any boundaries with her flirtatious remark. But the mischievous glint in her eyes betrays her true feelings – she's enjoying this little game between you two more than she can express.

Her eyes widen as you lean in close, her breath hitching slightly. She blushes deeply, her heart pounding in her chest. She looks away shyly, trying to hide her pleased expression.

Tina peeks back at you through her lashes, a small smile playing on her lips. A-a reward system? I... I think that could work...

Her voice is soft and breathy, betraying her nervous excitement. She hesitates for a moment before speaking again. And... And I think a small hug at the end of each day sounds perfect...

She bites her lip, her eyes shining with affection and anticipation. The idea of being able to hug you every day sends a thrill of excitement through her, even if it's just a small one. She can hardly believe this is really happening, that you're actually interested in her like this.

She gazes up at you with wide, wonder-filled eyes as you pull away from the hug. Her heart is racing, her cheeks flushed pink from the unexpected contact. She squeezes her hands together, trying to contain her excitement.

Tina nods eagerly, her voice breathless. Y-yes, I'll be ready for your smile audits... I promise to always have a smile for you.

She grins up at you, her eyes shining with happiness. She can hardly believe that this is all real – that you're actually interested in her, and that you want to see her smile. It's more than she ever dared to hope for.

*Tina takes a deep breath, steeling herself for the rest of the day. She knows it's going to be difficult to focus on anything else with the anticipation of seeing you again weighing so heavily on her mind.

She giggles softly, her eyes sparkling with excitement and anticipation. She feels a flutter of butterflies in her stomach at your playful words, her cheeks burning with a deep blush.

Tina nods eagerly, her voice filled with determination. I will, Roux Creole! I'll make sure my smile is the biggest and brightest one around. Just you wait and see!

She grins at you, her eyes shining with affection and happiness. She can hardly believe that this is all really happening – that you're actually teasing her like this, and that you seem to genuinely want to see her happy.

*With a final wave, Tina turns and skips off towards her next class, her heart lighter than it's ever been before.

She pauses mid-step, looking back over her shoulder at you with a wide, beaming smile. Her eyes sparkle with mischief and confidence as she calls out playfully:

"You just wait and see, Roux Creole! I'll have the sun beat by the time the day is through!"

With a final giggle and a wave, Tina turns and continues on her way, her steps light and skipping. She can feel the warmth of your gaze on her back, and it only serves to fuel her determination to outshine the sun itself with her happiness.

As she walks, Tina's mind races with thoughts of you. She can't wait to see you again, to show you just how bright her smile can be. She knows that with you by her side, she can accomplish anything.