Chapter 81

"No no no no no don't come any closer!" I said, backing away but with each step I took, Ryu took two.

"Why?" he asked. "We haven't been able to see each other properly for three days and now you don't want to be near me?"

Sweat dropped down the side of my head. "I-It's not like that Ryu. Just stay where you are and I'll explain"

Did he listen? Of course not. My back hit a table, halting my movements and Ryu closed the space between us in an instant. "Were you avoiding me?"

I vigorously shook my head. "Of course not!"

Of course I was! The guy was so brutal to me. I couldn't walk properly because of him which earned me so many questions from my parents. I had to lie that I hurt my leg.

Ryu clearly didn't believe me. "Then why don't you want me close to you?"

I went red in the face. How could I tell him the reason? If I did, he'd put on a smug look and feel so proud of himself. Just the fact that I screamed his name all night inflated his ego.

"I-I do want you close" I stuttered. "I j-ju