Chương 7: A Comrade - part 2
"So, you got really close her, huh?" Paul arrived, tapping my shoulder.
"Josh, why is he here?" (Shaina)
"Relax. About that, I apologize. It was my mistake." (Paul)
"Josh, why is he here?" (Shaina)
"Hey, don't worry. I've knocked some sense into this guy." (Josh)
"So you basically made him your minion?" (Shaina)
"That's a harsh name to use. But no. He"s more like a comrade, someone like me." (Josh)
"So you're saying you would harass me too?" (Shaina)
"OH! HA! That's some nice comeback." (Paul)
"And you're not even ashamed about that, Paul. That says a lot about you. No, I wouldn't do that, Shaina. I don't have the confidence to do so." (Josh)
"Hm. Alright. I'll trust your judgement." (Shaina)
"Ey, Shaina's a friend now." (Paul)
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Paul looked at the school building, and probably saw what I did too.
He tapped my shoulder.
I understood.
I looked at him and he nodded.
He left.
I turned to Shaina, and saw her looking at the school building too.
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"I'm sorry. That's probably my fault." (Shaina)
"No. It's not." (Josh)
"This is new. Because Kyle was a part of the cool boys at the time, no one even bothered to oppose him." (Shaina)
"I'll.. Manage this with Paul. Just go home early today, I can lure him out." (Josh)
Shaina nodded.
I waved goodbye, with a really happy smile.
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Why? So that I can get the guy even more mad and lure him after class.
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I returned to the student building and went to my classroom.
As I approached the room, I see Paul waving goodbye to Aira with a big smile on his face.
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It wasn't a mischievous face. It wasn't a face of victory.
It's more like a face of pure joy.
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"Well things seem to go well for you." I greeted Paul.
"Things didn't go well as I planned, but dude, Aira's is a pretty cool person. And she's way too friendly dude. And.." (Paul)
"And?" (Josh)
"She kinda figured me out the moment I greeted her." (Shaina)
"What?! How?!" (Josh)
"I don't know dude, she just told me "Hey! I'm not looking for a relationship as of now, so your plans to ask me out are automatically rejected." As I greeted her." (Paul)
I held on to the wall in shock.
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AIRA FIGURED HIM OUT?
AND IT WAS JUST FROM A GREETING TOO!
DOES THAT MEAN SHE FIGURED ME OUT TOO?!
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"Well, she brushed it off as a joke, but I think we all know it isnt." (Paul)
"Yeah. With a specific response like that, she probably already knew." (Josh)
"It's probably because you had the same intentions with her before." (Paul)
"Hm. Yeah, I'm sorry about that." (Josh)
"It's fine. I got to know her more because of it. It's like I forgot my goal, and just enjoyed being with her. Her friends were cool too." (Paul)
"Oh, you hung out with her friends too? Nice." (Josh)
"Why does that sound half-hearted?" (Paul)
"Probably because you got better results than mine." (Josh)
"Hm. I'd understand that. As a fellow comrade, I say that I support you, just as you supported me. So no problems here." (Paul)
"Heh, yeah. I'm not gonna act rude and cold towards you just because I'm envious about that." (Josh)
"Cool. I've seen enough anime and visual novels to know that it always doesn't work out well." (Paul)
"Yeah." (Josh)
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"Hehe, why are we still stalling? Shouldn't we talk about that guy looking at us earlier?" (Paul)
"Hey, I try not to think about problems like that." (Josh)
"In exchange of random life advises?" (Paul)
"Yeah."
We both laughed.
"Well, I think that jacket of yours is gonna be really helpful. But are you sure you're gonna help?" (Josh)
"Of course. I can't let a comrade be alone facing a potential killer." (Paul)
"Heh. True. He is kinda mad. Thanks. I'll lure him out after class." (Josh)
"Yeah, I'll let Shaina go home before we start this." (Paul)
"Truly, I am impressed that I don't need to speak out my plan." (Josh)
Paul smiled, tapped my shoulder and left.
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Huh. He's like an outgoing version of me.
He's a cool guy, I guess.
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He had a really happy smile. I guess it really is going well for him.
His face looked like it was a face of victory and loss at the same time.
Well, I'll think about that next time.
I have a stalker to confront.
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I entered my classroom.
I placed my head on my arms as I sat on my chair.
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I'm tired.
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As I thought that, the bell rang.
I lifted my head, and looked around.
I see Aira chatting with her friends.
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I guess that really was our last chat.
I'm somewhat happy for her.
She's a cool person who deserves to have great friends.
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And yet here I was, hating on her just because I was friend-zoned.
Well, it's just my loss. I shouldn't blame anyone for it.
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Besides, I might have a chance of Shaina.
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I took out a pen and a scratch notebook.
I started scribbling out random shapes.
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Huh. It seems that I didn't have a productive hobby that I could think of.
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Nope. I'm hopeless at drawing.
I'll just sleep.
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As I was about to put my head down, the teacher came in.
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I want to rest, sir. Please let me rest.
Heh. If only I could say that.
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It's lunch break.
I left the room to head to the canteen.
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I just want to rest.
I don't know why. I haven't even done that much activity, and I slept early yesterday.
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After eating, I didn't leave the table.
I picked the most unnoticeable table so I won't be disturbed.
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I placed my head on my arms.
I took a nap.
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Woah. It does feel nice to rest for a while.
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I woke up, and checked the time.
12:50. 10 minutes left before the bell rings.
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"Oh, you woke up? I really thought that you would sleep through the entire afternoon class." Shaina brushed her eyes.
"Why are you here?" (Josh)
"I found you sleeping and waited for you ti wake up, and I fell asleep too." (Shaina)
"Why are you here?"
"Can't I sit here?"
"Why are you here?"
"Sigh. Fine. I wanted to apologize for bringing that stalker guy to you. It's like I just put you in danger."
"Ah, the smart girl being worried. A classic." (Josh)
"Do you not want someone to worry about you?" (Shaina)
"Oh, I do. But what I'm saying is, don't apologize about this. No of us is at fault here."
"Are you sure?"
"Hmm.. I guess not. I just don't want you to worry, that's all."
"Oh, that's surprisingly sweet of you. What happened?"
"Nah, I didn't mean it to be sweet. I guess I just want to handle this without you."
"There we go. Now that sounds a little bit less nice."
"Heh. Alright, let's go. Class is about to start."
"Oh, you're telling the smart girl to go to class?"
"Ah, so you're finally acting high and mighty by calling yourself that?"
"You're the one who started it!"
"Ah yes, it really is a unique experience to hear you of all people, shout. Makes me think: "Wow, you actually have emotions!"
"Hey!"
I laughed.
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Well, this was fun.
Alright. 5 more hours before things actually happen.
I'll enjoy this time I have for now.
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I'm thrilled.
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