69 Chapter 69- Locked in (2/2)

”We're trapped in here” He calmly said as he looked for tools that could break the knob from the inside. Unfortunately, none of the equipments were useful in breaking locks so they could only sit and wait for somebody to open the door.

Huan Hei took a seat at one of the corners and told Hen Qing to sit anywhere, but near him. Hen Qing pouted and fake tears streamed down her face, ”I..I'm s.scared..and you're so mean to me...what did I do wrong? Did you think I would purposely lock us both in here? I hate small spaces...and it's so dark in here” she crouched onto the floor and wanted to huddle closer to Huan Hei.

He found her crying voice extremely vexatious, ”Would you stop crying? I didn't even say anything yet and you're making it sound as if I'm accusing you. It's really annoying.” He moved further away every time she tried to get closer.

Hen Qing hiccuped and wiped her tears after noticing his displeased expression, ”But.. but I'm just scared. I'm afraid of the dark! Do you not believe me?” she slipped her hand to the corner where she hid the bottle of water and put it in her pocket.

Huan Hei didn't bother responding to her so he closed his eyes and hoped that somebody will come for them soon. All he wanted was to get out of the room, so he could see Ya Nuo and eat with her like before.

Minutes passed by extremely slowly for the two of them. The smell of sweat and musty equipment filled their nostrils, and it was getting unbearable. Hen Qing wasn't actually afraid of the dark, but she used it as an excuse to huddle a little closer to him. For a long moment, neither one spoke.

Hen Qing wasn't used to the silence between them, '....I must have you drink this water! Others might discover that we are gone soon and come look for us! Even though it's lunch now, teachers will come and check if everything's been put away.'

”Huan Hei, are you thirsty? You must be after doing all that work right?”

His stomach growled, ”I'm not thirsty.” He rejected decisively with no gaps of hesitance.

”Who knows how long we'll be trapped here. I have a bottle of water. You can drink it if you are thirsty.”

”No, I'm okay. Why don't you drink it? You lost more water from crying so much earlier.”

”It's okay since women are made of water. You did most of the lifting work so you should have it. Or is it… you think I did something to it or that I touched it so now you think it's dirty? If you don't drink this, then I'll tell everyone that Ya Nuo is a girl and you two are dating each other!” tears filled her eyes again.

In addition to the fitness exams that he performed during class, he didn't sleep well lately because of his fight with Ya Nuo, so he was mentally and physically drained. Once he heard her threat, he surrendered to her request.

”Ugh!! Roll it over. I'll drink it. Stop your threats” he opened the water and drank a few sips of it. He was thirsty after all.

'Yes... you took the bait.'