Chapter 22: Walking together (1/2)

(Michelle POV)

I did not notice the passing of the time, and before I knew it, the bell rang signifying that it was already 10:20. I looked to my left and saw that Steve was placing his materials in his backpack.

I quickly placed my things inside my bag too, and by the time he stood up, I was done. Unsure if he would just leave me, I took it upon myself to call him. ”Steven, let's walk together?”

Steve looked at me, frowned, but nodded his head.

I could not help but smile. So, despite his sulky exterior, he was not necessarily evil.

As we walked from the library to our classroom, I started a conversation.

Steve did not answer immediately, but after a while, he said, ”None.”

”Oh, you just arrived early to school today?” I tried again, smiling. Could it be that we have been fated to meet today?

However, Steve did not answer rather, he stopped walking and brought out his phone to answer a call. I didn't know who he was talking to, but in the end, he sighed.

”You can go ahead.” He told me.

Why would I do that? ”You waiting for someone? I can wait with you.”

Steve just looked at me strangely. Then, he started to ignore me again. 'uh… was I being too obvious?'

After a minute, Lara whose hair was still a little wet while carrying a bigger bag today approached us. She looked at me weirdly, then she wrapped her arms around Steve's left arm.

”Have you been waiting long?” Lara asked, acting cute.

Who else could he have been waiting for? Michelle, you're getting more and more stupid by the day. Now don't go scrunching your nose because of the bitterness, you totally deserve the vinegar right now.

Steve just showed her a scowl, ”Let's go, we'll be late.” He said.

Then, as if remembering something, Lara turned to look at me again, ”Oh, I almost didn't see you there Michelle, what are you doing here by the way?”

'Girl, you just totally saw me before you even reached us.' I wanted to say. Though of course I didn't.

I just looked at her and smiled even though in reality all I wanted to do was pull her hair and tear her arms away from my hubby.

”I met Steven in the library coincidentally.”

”I see, anyway, let's go walk to class together.” She said in a somewhat friendly manner.

”Okay.” I replied, then the two of them walked in front of me. Ugh. Why was I here again?

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We arrived in class a minute early, and Andy was already there. I walked towards the seat beside his.