章 71: You seem to have gotten more handsome

I watched him run as I tried to understand the words he spoke. He's leaving for Howl's Academy because I didn't accept his offer. He changed classes because of me, and now he's changing schools?

"Strawberry," Storm placed his hand on my shoulder. You can say I was expecting him to do that. It was why the action didn't startle me as much as it would have.

I glanced back at him, "he's leaving because of me."

I know it's not my fault, and I can't force myself to love him, but I felt guilty. If only I didn't befriend him after I bumped into him on his first day here.

Had I stayed in my lane, two people wouldn't have had their hearts broken. Ray wouldn't have fallen in love with him, and I wouldn't have had to reject his confessions.

"No, it's not because of you." Storm gently wiped the tear I didn't notice off my eyes before he placed his right hand under my chin, and made me look up at him. "You aren't the one at fault. That your friend is suspicious."