The Experiment
Sophia walks rapidly leaving Ernest a little bit behind.
The man behind her just walk silently.
Sophia
(I must think of my next step. The experiment I did last time failed.
I died but I was brought back at the beginning. I really thought that I will be able to leave this place.)
*suddenly stops which made Ernest stop behind her*
(My role is not important in the story. All I need to do is go with the flow until the story ends.
That plan holds a big chance of success. Although it is only an experiment like last time... It won't hurt if I try.)
*walks rapidly without minding the surroundings*
Ernest pulled Sophia by her arm and embraced her gently. The girl was filled of surprise feeling the warmth of his arms around her.
Ernest
Quit thinking while walking. You almost hit the wall.
*releases Sophia*
Sophia
*stares at Ernest, then looks away*
(How...How is that even possible?)
*looks back at Ernest with disbelief*
(Is it really possible for a book character to be as warm as a real person?)
Sophia stares at the ground blankly and walks away while thinking deeply.
Ernest
*frowns*
(Is she still day dreaming?)
Sophia
*walks slowly*
(Here's the plan. Do not do anything. Be a working student to earn money. And...ignore all the people around you.)
*stops and claps before turning to look at Ernest with a small smile*
(That's right!)
Ernest was caught off-guard. He stared at Sophia's smiling face not knowing how to react.
Ernest
*not knowing what to do just asks*
Who...who are you?
What do you know about me?
Sophia
*smile fades*
As expected, I am really a nobody in this place. It is almost half a year since we became classmates.
You still don't know who I am?
Ernest
*gets irritated*
I am just asking you, your reactions are really odd.
Sophia
Don't worry. After this, you don't need to talk to me anymore.
*sighs*
You are not supposed to be talking to me in the first place.
Ernest
You speak as if you know everything.
*inserts hands on his pocket*
Now, I see the reason why I don't recognize you. It is because of your improper behavior. I think I am not the only one who don't even bother to know you, even others will consider you as non-existing.
Sophia
*feels painful emotionally*
Thank you for the compliment.
*turns around and walks away*
(You're right. Just think whatever you want to think. I will definitely leave this place one day.)
Despite of the heated argument earlier, Sophia still bought the materials for Ernest.
Sophia
Here.
*hands over the materials*
I am just doing you a favor. No need to pay for it.
Ernest
Then, I won't.
*takes the materials while looking at her coldly*
Sophia
*sighs*
Do you want some?
Ernest
*frowns*
No, thanks.
Sophia
Well...
*blushes while looking at her drink*
Do not take back your words, I only have one!
*drinks and smiles with satisfaction*
Ernest's expression softens after seeing a sudden change in Sophia's behavior. Arrogant, yet childish.
Ernest
You... You're name...
*murmurs out of the blue*
Sophia
*lifts eyebrows while looking at him*
Sophia...
Ernest
(Sophia...)
*looks with eyes full of curiosity*
Why did you say those things earlier?
Sophia
*looks away avoiding the question*
What...things? What do you mean, Ernest?
Ernest
(She knows my name and says it casually. But me, I don't even know her.)
Everything.
*answers in a firm tone*
That moment, Sophia turned around leaving Ernest behind. She doesn't know how to answer him yet.
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