Chapter 26：Strikes a deal. (2/2)

Rolling my eyes, I shift my attention back to my appy until someone clears their throat.

”S-So guys... wanna go somewhere else after this?... Maybe karaoke or something?... I think it'd be fun...” Ren, who does not sound like him at all, asks the three of us with considerable uncertainty.

My eyes widen, and I scoff. ”... Are you not tired at all, Ren? I envy your boundless energy.”

”Eh... Ah... N-No, it's not that!... It... It's just...” Before he could explain what he meant, Ren gets cut off by none other than Jett.

”... I can't stand this anymore.” Jett says with undisclosed annoyance in his voice.

”Ren. Charles. I'll be leaving with Rysia, both of you have a good time. You can eat our desserts if you want.” He adds, in the curtest way possible.

”... Bu-But, my DESSERT!”, I whine.

... What? I've got my priorities straight, you know?

Jett turns around and strikes a deal with me. ”I'll take you to the best and most exclusive dessert buffet in the city if you leave with me right now.”

I can't even laugh since he knows me TOO well.

Wordlessly, I walk towards where Jett is and hug his arm.

With glittery eyes, I obediently express my acquiesence, ”Oh! Are you?! Okay! Now, where to, Mr. Harland?!”

I go with Jett, leaving both guys behind.

Ren opens his mouth to protest, but Charles stops him.

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Unfortunately, it seems to have fallen on deaf ears as he does not say anything in response.

... I lean in to check his expression. He is clearly lost in thought.

Judging by his mood, it can still fall under 'neutral', but it seems like it's one of those that could either be nothing or he might be seething in anger.

The former is obviously preferable.

I'm not quite sure why he's feeling this way, but I guess I better let it go for now.

When it comes to Jett, I trust him completely, so I don't think he'll do anything that will harm me.

...

We finally reach his car, and we both step in.

Pulling on our seatbelts, we both strap ourselves in, and Jett turns the car engine on.

...

Hmm?

I thought he was going to drive away, but he just sits there.

... What's going on? Does he want to talk?

...

After what seems like forever, he finally opens his mouth. ”... Rysia, nothing is going on between you or Ren, right?”

”... I just don't want to jump into conclusions. So...”

What in the world is he going on about?!