I forgot to introduce him. This is Chris,my classmate and he's sharing the same cabin with us" Adi said, interrupting me.
I saw Chris's eyes looking at mine and for a moment I couldn't look somewhere else.
"Oh! " I said when I finally realized that smirk on his face.
"Bella?! " Chris said.
"Yes.. Chris. " I say in my tiny voice.
"Wait a minute. Do you… do you guys know each other? Oh wow! " Adi asked in his overwhelming voice with an unexpected expression on his face as this is something that is next to impossible.
We both nodded to his question.
"I mean seriously? I thought I am the only guy you had your eyes on. " Adi laughed.
At that point of time I had no idea what I should do with this man. I knew he was famous and was very proud of it but damn, he has got some narcissistic values. After hearing almost a long history about how close these guys were and their unbreakable bond Min finally showed up to my rescue. At least she did one thing good today.
"Guys, what's going on? " She says in her usual excited tone.
"Nothing special. " I answer.
"Okay. So now let's get back to our seats at least? " Adi suggested and we quickly agreed.
After having a smooth dinner I automatically fell asleep once I laid down. The rest of the night was peaceful with no other trouble.
Next morning I woke up in shock to find someone calling out my name loudly. I peeked down from my bed to see Min standing right beneath my bed with her arms crossed.There was no one else in the room which means all of them have woken up except me.
"Why are you practicing your vocals so early in the morning? That too on me! " I asked scratching my scalp.
"What? " She asked, confused.
"Uhh… why are you shouting Min? " I clarified.
"Wake up Bella. It's almost noon." Min said.
I checked the time and yes, I was actually late. I don't know how I slept so comfortably on that bed. I rushed to the washroom to clean up quickly. By the time I was back lunch was already on the table. Minnie must have brought that for me but she was not in the cabin.
I took a seat on Min's bed which was just below me. Now that Chris has arrived his seat was emptied. All our things were kept on the lower cupboards. The arrangement of this train was pretty good in fact.
I opened my lunch as I sat there comfortably with my legs folded. The one thing that I loved about that train was its food. It's neither greasy nor too dry with just the right amount of moisture. I loved it. I already had about two full spoons of rice when I heard some chuckle.
I looked around to see who it was but there was no one. Now, I hope it's not like the other day when Chris saw me in that messy black shirt.
"Here! " The familiar voice said and I looked at the direction from where it was coming. From the top. My face was stiff and stuffed with rice when I looked above. It's him, again.
"You look like a stuffed dumpling. Swallow your food. " Chris said, chuckling.
"Yes" I mumbled.
This is getting more and more embarrassing. I am done now.
"When did you come inside? " I asked, foolishly.
"Of course I was already here before you came. " He answered.
"Oh." I pushed a fake smile.
"I brought you food. "He said.
" Umm….thank you. Where is Min? She was supposed to bring lunch actually. "I asked.
" I guess she's in the other cabin. "He answered, still on his seat as he bent and little to face me.
" Well, I'll go, find her. "I was about to get out of the cabin when he called me back.
" What about your lunch? "He said, pointing at the lunch pack that was still opened.
" I will go find her first. "I.answered.
" Huh? I don't think so you need many people around you while you eat. "He said, raising his eyebrows.
" What? "I looked at him.
" Umm….you really do enjoy your food. "He said, trying to hide his smile.
I glared at him for a minute but not much later it was even more awkward when he stared back at me.
" Yeah. You are right. "I said crossing my arms and then continued " I really do enjoy my time alone. So why are you still here? "
"Okay." He agreed.
Unexpectedly he agreed too soon but anyways it was good. I don't know but since I saw him here I am getting this strange feeling. Who would expect that their blind date would show up suddenly in a place where you don't even expect him.
He came down and walked towards the door. Before he was leaving he turned back once and said " Are you trying to avoid me? "
I gulped.
"No.Why would I? "
"You know that better. "
"There's nothing like that. " I said, sighing.
"Then it's good. We have a lot to discuss. " He said and left.
"What do we have to discuss? " I asked myself.
After having the meal peacefully without any interruption I felt nice. Min finally showed up after an hour and Chris returned to the chamber as well.
At night Min asked me to join the group next to our cabin to play some games. I rejected at first but then I had too. They were playing this game which I don't really like so I asked if I could just watch them. I will be a part of the group and still be safe with myself. Though Min was not really happy but others quickly agreed. It was good for them too. They don't need too many participants.
I watched them play. They all sat facing each other in a circle and a bottle was kept just in the center. One of them spinned it and whoever it stops at will have their turn. Then they asked some random questions and also some questions that made me uneasy. I don't know but these people looked like they were calling some spirits as they all sat in that way.
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