Double Date
NPC
Look at those group of students!
*giggles*
Aw...It brings back memories.
NPC
*sighs*
You're a married woman... Don't be childish.
NPC
*smiles at the man*
But honey, I miss those days when we go to school together. Eating outside after class.
NPC
*holds her hand*
Of course, we can still do that...except going to school together.
*chuckles*
The group of students entered the cafè and ordered lots of food. They are planning to enjoy this reunion.
Lux
Great! We are able to persuade Ernest to come.
*glances at Ernest*
Ernest
*absent-mindedly looking at his phone*
Lux
(Ernest?
I am already here. Why are you still focusing on your phone?)
*taps Ernest's shoulder lightly*
Is there something wrong? You stared at your phone for a long time.
Ernest got his phone from one of his classmates. The one who confiscated it is Sophia. He thought that Sophia will bring it to the office, but she didn't. She didn't even return the phone on her own.
Ernest
Nothing. I am just thinking about an update with dad.
*keeps phone in his pocket*
Lux
*looks directly at his eyes with sadness*
Don't worry... Everything is going to be alright. I will make sure to help you.
Promise. I will be right here by your side.
Lux's sincerity in her voice made him look at her in comfort.
Ernest
(Why does it feels right whenever she is with me? She cares about me and my father.)
Axel
*chuckles while looking at Lux and Ernest*
Sayna
*pinches Axel's arm*
Axel
Ow!
*looks at Sayna and mouthed*
What?
Sayna
*whispers*
Don't act like that. You are embarassing yourself.
Axel
*widens his eyes at Sayna*
Can't you see what I see?
Sayna
*looks sharply at Axel*
I am not blind. It is just more vivid for my eyes to see your stupidity.
Axel
*shrugs shoulders*
Sayna, I am ZERO PERCENT STUPID...
Sayna
(Stupid.)
*sighs in defeat*
Then, why didn't you even notice how you are embarrassing them?
Axel
*lifts eyebrows*
Huh? We're close since young. It is natural to tease them.
Sayna
I know. I know.
*zips mouth*
(I should ignore your stupidity, or else I will end up like you.)
Lux is just looking down silently listening to Axel and Sayna.
On the other hand, Ernest is looking at Lux without any fail. Thinking of all the things she did and will do for him and his father's sake.
Lux
*coughs fakely*
Why don't we talk about something else?
Axel
How about the end-of-the-year field trip?
Let's join!
Sayna
*eyes brightens*
Yes! I was already given permission to join. I already prepared my things for it!
Axel
What?
*smiles teasingly*
Such as tons-of-books???
Sayna
*blushes and smiles*
Yeah!
Axel
He! He!
You are supposed to be irrititated. 😅
Sayna
*smile fades*
So, you said that just to irritate me?
*frowns and slaps his arm*
Lux
*laughs*
I am going to join to.
*looks at Ernest*
You, too. Right?
Lux wasn't able to continue with what she is going to say because of Ernest's gentle eyes looking right down at her.
Lux
*looks away while blushing*
Uh...Right? You are coming with us...
Ernest
Yes. I am going with you.
Sayna
*giggles but frowns upon hearing Axel's interruption*
Axel
Er-nest....
Don't forget. Sayna and I will be there as well.
*smiles cheekily*
Sayna
*pinches Axel multiple times*
I should have brought a tape for your mouth!
Ernest
*looks at Axel*
Yes. I know.
The whole group continued with their lively conversation. They talked about the things they are going to do on their trip.
Lux
Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. But don't forget about the exams!
*giggles*
If we don't pass, we won't be able to join the field trip!
Axel
*face darkens*
Sayna...Help...me...
Sayna
*sighs*
You are actually smart, but idle.
Axel
*hugs Sayna*
Oh, please! Oh, please! Oh, please!
Sayna
...and childish!
*pushes Axel away from her but fails multiple times*
Ernest
(Lux...I should talk to her later...)
*looks down at Lux*
Lux----
A familiar figure suddenly enters the shop.
"Oh! Right on time!"
Ernest, who is supposed to say something to Lux, hesitates to talk.
His mind is replaced with the thoughts of this person.
That uncomfortable feeling...is different from what he feels whenever he is with his friends.
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