Adventure In The Dark
Tragedy 222 - So that's why?
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"When Junior High used to be, he used to like you because you were one of the most popular members of OSIS. He tries to attract your attention by appearing around you several times, and often tries to show his intelligence in terms of learning. Many times, I hear you meet in the teacher's room to discuss assignments with the subject teacher, or in the library. But you never realized your presence. Until then he managed to attract your attention and you guys got close, but your attitude that seems to build a wall with the girls, makes Lucia disappointed because her efforts were in vain."
The words from Gloria were ringing in his mind. Rei fell silent with his brain constantly approaching every word that was thrown from Gloria's mouth about his past with Lucia.
"Because he was really tired of chasing you the way he was before, he finally decided to find another way by dating one of the guys who liked him. Name's Fandy. After she dated, you never cared even if you were close enough. Until then it's all just passed, and you never see each other again after you graduate and go to high school."
Rei let out a long sigh as soon as he felt that every question about Lucia, was now beginning to be answered. The reason why the girl was so strict with him, and the reason why she was always angry when she was close to him.
So that's why he's acting like that to me? inner Rei.
He is currently on the other side of the park. Standing under one of the shady trees there.
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Arriving at the park, Lucia approached one of the benches there. He sat under a park bench under one of the trees there.
Lucia leaned her back, and started trying to calm herself down.
On this side of the park, no one visited. There is only him who is now trying to calm down, different from the other side of the park that was originally passed by Lucia. There are more crowded because some of them are enjoying time with their beloved.
I should try to calm down, thought Lucia who then closed her eyes and tried to calm down.
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Silent. Not a word came from each other's lips.
Ever since they got out of the restaurant, things have become very awkward. Especially after Leon revealed his heart to Elvina.
The woman said nothing and seemed to make a little distance between them, confining themselves to the wall.
Actually the situation felt the same as when they left earlier, not a word was thrown. But what makes it different, maybe because Leon just expressed his heart and it makes the situation feel ambiguous.
"Come on, don't be like this. Say something, I'm not comfortable if we stay quiet like this." Leon's getting sick.
Elvina looked towards him. "Say something, so as not to feel awkward. I know you're still surprised, but don't shut up like this and make things uncomfortable. Let's just say everything's fine" Leon said, turning to him.
"I don't want to…"
Ciiitts…
Leon suddenly stepped on the brake pedal. Making Elvina's speech cut off. Both looking.
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