46 End of Flashback Part 1 (1/2)
Chapter 46
The next day, Scarlet went to school like always and arrived on time. However, right when she had entered the classroom, she noticed that the whole classroom became quiet and that her classmates were staring at her oddly again.
Was it her imagination that she was seeing some sort of sparkle in their eyes?
Hmm, eyes could not have any sparkle in them. Just how did she come up with that kind of conclusion?
Since them staring at her caused no harm, Scarlet just ignored it while thinking that it did not have anything to do with her at all or that they were thinking of some amusing or embarrassing things that involved her. It was not unusual for people to stare at her, more like an everyday thing.
However, even if she had tried her best to ignore it, just why were they staring at her like that literally every day?
Every morning, Scarlet had to frequently bear with their odd and sparkly eyes that it was literally hard for her to ignore it. She stared outside the window like always, but not to just daze out or avoid Kyle's serious stare. It was to escape from their heavy gazes.
She pondered, 'Just why are they staring at me like the way Kyle does? Moreover, why are they doing it every single day? No, wait… At least Kyle does not have sparkly eyes.'
”Pfft.” Without realizing it, Scarlet softly chuckled as she stared out the window. When she thought of adding some sparkle in that stare of her serious and intimidating seatmate, she could not help but chuckle.
That chuckle was very soft, but it was one of the most beautiful things they had ever heard and seen. Her voice was light and lovely like an angel's.
Furthermore, paired with such an enchanting smile, every student in the classroom could not help their hearts from beating rapidly and their faces from blushing, most especially Kyle.
Of course, the culprit, Scarlet, had never realized what she had done to the classroom again for she was still lost in her amusing thoughts.
As soon as break time arrived, whether snacks or lunch, Scarlet noticed that her new friend, Kevin, kept visiting her classroom without fail. At first, she thought that he was here to keep in contact with his brother.
But now, maybe she was wrong, because the first thing he did once he had entered the classroom was to look for her and say, ”Hey, Li!”
After that energetic and dazzling greeting, Kevin would immediately hug her without consent, making her even more flustered at how kind and close he was treating her. Scarlet did not know how to react, so she was fully crushed in his excited and loving embrace.
Right then, her seatmate, Kyle, had developed the habit to always push his brother away or block him whenever he visited the classroom.
Was it her imagination that she felt some spark between the two ever since that day?
Scarlet massaged her temples as she thought of how stupid her thoughts were.
First, a sparkle. Now, a spark? What more?
As she thought deeply, Scarlet never realized that her classmates were staring at her with even more sparkling eyes and expectant faces.
Some did not even bother to blink at all, for what they saw before them was too golden that it would be a waste to miss even one second of it.
Furthermore, not only did he always visit, Kevin also bought her food during the time she had forgotten to bring her bento or snacks. Moreover, that whole expensive meal was always for free.
Of course, at first, Scarlet was very grateful to him for caring about her. They were good friends, indeed.
Her stomach was too hungry that it was amazing how she, who was a frugal and price-conscious person, had never noticed how expensive that meal was.
Hence, when he had first given her food, Scarlet wholeheartedly said, 'Thank you.'
When she had said that, Scarlet never noticed the small blush on the twin's cheeks.
She also never even realized just how captivating she looked in their eyes when she had sincerely smiled at them.
Right at that moment, everything changed.
Every break time, the twins would always compete to place food on her table, whether she had asked for it or not and whether she had brought or had forgotten to bring her own.
At first, she was very thankful and wholeheartedly said her gratitude to not only Kevin, but Kyle as well.
But as time passed by, she could not help but wonder why they kept doing this. Not only that, she felt bloated! Her stomach hurt from all that food.
Of course, Scarlet was still grateful to them despite her stomach hurting. Because of how limited her budget was, she was not used to eating so much. Still, she had saved a lot of money because of them.
However, her conscience started to reprimand her for taking advantage of them and giving nothing back in return. Needless to say, she had finally realized how expensive those meals were, because her full stomach threw away the hunger that had blinded her all this while.
Moreover, she had shamelessly eaten that for how many days!
Even merely watching them place those two meals in her table had made her stomach and her wallet hurt very much!
One time when they each brought her food for an nth time, Scarlet immediately and anxiously said, ”Thank you, but please have it. It's only right because the both of you had used your own money to buy it.”
However, contrary to her expectations, Kevin softly chuckled and felt elated at how caring his beloved was. He was in a very good mood.
Hence, he smoothly replied with a very dazzling and tender smile, ”No, Li. I bought this meal for you, because it's a responsibility that I'm happy to fulfill. Please, have it and eat it to your heart's content! If you need more, don't hesitate to ask.”
Of course, Kevin did not forget to give her a flirtatious wink after the very last sentence.
Meanwhile, Kevin's thoughts on the other hand were different, 'Yes, for that captivating smile and for your simple word of thanks, I would do anything. Absolutely anything.'
When he realized how shady his thoughts were, Kevin secretly laughed at himself.
How did he become like this? When did he become so childish that he would force his beloved some food for his own ulterior motive?
'Oh well, love was never logical to begin with,' was his conclusion to calm his chaotic mind.
Kyle also nodded seriously in return and approved of his brother's answer.
In his mind, he thought, 'Yes, why should I not buy you a meal? That smile and thanks were worth more than a simple meal. Actually, logically speaking, wasn't it like I received even more than what I gave? As a future businessman, how could I not make use of this golden opportunity?'
Right then, Kyle immediately shook his head mentally and sighed, 'No, that food was for her health. It's also because I care about her. Just what am I thinking?'
Like his brother, Kyle had also just realized his ulterior motives and concluded that he was not a good man. But, it did not matter.
As long as he could have her, he would use all possible means, even the impossible ones.
Without realizing the ulterior motives plainly written on their faces, Scarlet did not give up and promptly replied, ”I have my own lunch box, see? So, it's fine if you take it.”
If she gave up now, her conscience would definitely reprimand her until the day she died.
Scarlet got the wrapped meal and handed it back to Kevin.
Meanwhile, Kevin handed it back to her and said, ”I told you, it's alright! Eat it, Li.”
”No, it's okay. You can have it.” Scarlet promptly replied again and passed it back to Kevin.
She wanted them to have it, because every time she ate the food they gave her, they would seriously stare at her until the end, leaving her with no choice but to finish every last bite.
Logically speaking, when would they have the time to eat their own lunch if they just kept staring at her for the whole break? Were these twins aliens or something?
Because of that thought, Scarlet strengthened her resolve and strongly stared at Kevin, showing that her decision was absolute.
”I already gave it to you, Li. Take it.”Kevin hastily passed it back to her again.
”You take it.” Scarlet promptly replied.
”It's a gift from me to you.” Kevin sweetly smiled as he stated that fact.
”You also need to eat.” Scarlet knitted her brows and answered logically. Why won't he just take it?
”You also, Li.” Kevin softly chuckled and became elated once more at how observant and caring his beloved was for his health.
”Well then, consider it a gift I gift back to you.”Scarlet played with his words and used it to her advantage.