Chapter 25

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Mina POV

It was strange enough, that the most popular boy in the school was hanging out with me. But, it more strange when he hanging out with my dad. Yup, Chaeyoung now will come to my house to hanging out with my dad every Sunday to watch football. Luckily, every time he came he will being some food. I only stay with them during the game, so I can partake in the food. Otherwise, I can't handle how weird it is.

Since we coming back from fall break, people definitely noticed how Chaeyoung is often around me. Not like he wasn't before, but people had a reasonable explanation like Chaeyoung was trying to get closed with Tzuyu, and I was lucky enough to be her friend and lucky to be around him too. I even thought the same thing. Since Tzuyu is no longer on good terms with me, but Chaeyoung still is. People who never talked to me before have been trying to get friendly with me. Its usually started off with 'Hey, you're Tzuyu friend right?'. Then, I will respond with 'sort of' and tried to end the conversation and usually they did stop the conversation.

However, everyday they started small talk with me. It was obvious they were trying to get into the gossip when they got impatient and asked me about Chaeyoung after a couple of days. Whatever they asked I just answer by telling them I'm just his tutor. Well, of course they won't satisfied and keep pressed me but I didn't said anything else. In school, anything you say could and will be used against you. My phone rings and I lift my head up. Its not my lunch alarm, but text from Tzuyu. Tzuyu?! Without hesitation, I open the text.

Tzuyu : Why you telling people that we are friend?

Me : I didn't said that. They asked so I answered with sort of.

Tzuyu : We are not sort of friend. You stabbed me in back. You know how I like Chaeyoung but you still went after him. You could be honest instead of using and lying to me.

Me : I didn't go after him. I swear I tried my best to set a date up between you guys.

Tzuyu : I saw you as my best friend. But you treated me this way. I just want to be clear that you hurt me too much. We can't be friend anymore.

Me : I'm sorry. I really didn't mean to hurt you, Tzuyu. Can we talk after school?

Tzuyu : I can't trust you anymore.

Me : I understand. I'm sorry even though I know my apology won't do much.

After I pressed send my face drop into my backpack. Salty tears trickle even though I shut my eyes tight with all my might to hold them back.

"You messed everything Mina. Tzuyu hate you for sure. You're an idiot. Why would you think she will forgive you after what you did? Why did you get too close to Chaeyoung? Why?" I said in my mind.

Chaeyoung POV

"Mina, I got fries." I sings excited.

I know how she likes fried with ketchup. I plops down next to her. But, she didn't wake up. I shakes her shoulder a bit.

"Mina, wake up." I said.

"Eat without me. I'm not hungry." She said hoarsely.

Eh, that's weird. Mina won't said no to fries. This is new.

"But, you never say no to fries." I reputes.

"Today's an exception." She said but I can hear her voice different.

"Mina. Tell me what happened." I said to her.

"Nothing. I'm just not hungry." She said but her stomach can't lied. I can hear her stomach growling.

"God! You liar. Just have some Mina. Eat." I demand a bit.

I hope she will wake up and eat but I hear something else. I hear she sniffle sound like she's crying. Shoot! Is she crying?

"Mina... Are you crying?" I asked worriedly.

"No, I'm just a bit sick." She replied.

"Lets stop sitting out here. Its getting too cold for you." I said to her.

"I'm fine. I like it here." She replied still didn't lift her face.

I take off my jacket and I draped over my shoulder. I'm worried about her.

"Chaeyoung, its okay. You're going to be cold." She said.

"I'm fine." I replied.

Then, I get up search for rock. I have this idea to make her show her face. I was holding a rock to the metal pole and making a crash and I curses to make it real. She quickly whip her head up to see what happen. I quickly drops it and rushes to her before she can think to lower her head again. I grips the side of her face with my palms.

"Finally you lift your head up." I said smiling.

"Chaeyoung, its not funny. I thought something happen." She scold and try to wiggle her head away. But I only holds on firmer and closely leans in to examine her face.

"You were crying." I frowns.

"Its allergies." She said tried wiggle again.

"You said you were sick." I said.

"Same thing." She replied.

Why is she crying? Is this has to do something with me? The residue of tears at the ducts of her eyes gather and drops. I can't help to tighten my face as I'm frustrated because I don't know what happen to her. I wipes her tears away with my thumb. She pull away right after I does.

"I'm fine. Lets eat." She said dig through the bag full of fries and grab a bundle of fries before cramming them into her mouth.

"Who made you cry?" I asked still not satisfied.

"No one. I just have allergies." She respond and eat try to stop the conversation.

"Did someone mess with you? Did they say something to you?" I asked unbelieved.

"No. Nothing happened. Here. Eat." She shove fries into my mouth to shut me down.

I just stare at her to scan her face but she seem hiding it well. Then, I slowly chewing the fries.

"My mom wants to invite you to dinner. Thank to you, I have been getting straight A's." I said to her.

"I didn't really help. You're naturally smart." She said compliment me.

Suddenly, I feel blood rushes to my cheek. I bet my face red right now by her compliment. I'm wearing widen smile and leans my heads toward her. Its feel good when someone compliment you and its feel super good when your crush compliment.

"Anyways, you have to go. You don't want to pissed off your teacher by blowing her off." I said scared her.

"I don't know." She sighs.

"I already told my mom you said yes. She wants you come for New Years Eve." I said smiling.

She groan which make me chuckle. She shove the jacket I put on her towards me.

"Chaeyoung, put this on." But I refuse.

"I'm fine." I said.

"Its cold out." She said a bit worried.

"I don't feel it. Since you do, you wear it." I said refused.

"Look, you have goosebump." She said grabs my arms and run her fingers over my bicep to prove I has bump on.

Well, now I'm. I even feel chilled when she run her finger on me. She freeze when she realise how awkward it looks and quickly retract her hands. I just smile wide at her while she shyly look away.

"Anyway, wait for me inside the cafeteria. Its too cold outside." I said to her.

"Don't you have practice?" She asked.

"Yeah, but I don't want you to be freezing outside." I replied.

"Its fine. I need fresh air anyways." She said.

"So, in that case, promise me you will wear my jacket." I slips my jacket back on.

Then, her phone alarm rings simultaneously with the school bell.

"Lets get to class." She said start walking.

"I will take that as a yes." I said walking beside her.

I walk her to her class first before I went to my class. I can see everyone keep looking at us and she keep looking down. I wonder if this had to do with her crying just now. I sigh. I hope she didn't hide or push me away.

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