After exchanging a few sentences, I got annoyed and turned off my phone, deciding to go to sleep. When Mom called me the next day, I brought up the incident with Lilac. After listening, Mom remained silent for a while before advising me to focus on myself and not interfere in other matters. According to her, Felix would never believe me. I might end up slammed with an unfounded accusation, which would only increase his misunderstanding and prejudice against me. Sometimes, good intentions could lead to bad outcomes.Mom said that as long as we conduct ourselves properly, we shouldn't worry about others' prejudices. There was no need to invite unnecessary trouble either.Colin shared the same thoughts as Mom. Having listened to both of their advice, I was finally convinced. As for Felix, I had already done my part to remind him. He had to rely on himself for the rest.With the decision made, I put aside my mental burden and devoted myself completely to the competition's creative p
Queenie was a genuine northerner. She was petite in stature and resembled a delicate beauty from the Canal Town of Soralia. Nonetheless, she was outspoken and straightforward, possessing righteous values. She particularly couldn't tolerate immoral behavior.After paying, Queenie and I entered the stationery store with a hot dog each.My mind was in turmoil throughout the shopping trip. When I went to pay for a pile of items I had picked out, I realized that I had forgotten the painting materials. It was only when Queenie reminded me that I hurriedly went back to make the selection.Once we were done shopping, I lost interest in leisurely strolling. Holding the materials, I quickly fled back to the dormitory for fear that Lilac might discover that I knew her secret.In a fluster, I sent Colin a WhatsApp message, "Colin, I just saw them going to a hotel. Should we catch them in action?"Colin replied almost instantly, "Art isn't suitable for you. You should transfer to the police ac
With half-spoken words, the situation became exceptionally intriguing."What do you mean? Speak clearly!" Lilac slammed her spoon on the table and shouted at me.Shawn lifted his head from his food, his gaze toward me carrying a hint of gloom and fierceness.The cafeteria was packed during lunchtime, and many turned their attention to our table due to the commotion.These two seemed desperate to become the center of attention!"I said what I said. Can't you understand?" I rubbed my ears which were starting to numb from Lilac's shrill scream.Then, I turned around to leave. But I only took a step forward before quickly going back up to Lilac and added, "By the way, ever heard of common sense? Don't do something if you don't want others to know, and stop acting so arrogant."Perhaps feeling guilty, Lilac's face turned pale. She stared at me with a mix of fear and uncertainty, while Shawn's gaze became even more menacing like a wolf ready to pounce.Stubborn as a mule, Lilac refus
Lilac was only around five feet and two inches, and her build was petite and delicate.As for me, my height of five feet and seven inches was considered quite tall for girls my age compared to the average height in the North.Thus, in this confrontation, my height advantage was significant, forcing Lilac to look up at me.Yes, this was the feeling I wanted. If she was unhappy, then it was too bad for her."Lilac, it doesn't matter whether I saw anything. What matters is that you're aware of your actions. We should seek our peace of mind respectively. You have no right to question me, so stay away and stop provoking me.When I walked away from her after that, Lilac spat out a nasty curse, "You'll pay for this."Many times I wondered what I had done wrong to make Lilac hate me so much. If it was because of my past relationship with Felix, shouldn't her jealousy be long gone by now?Presently, Felix and I had nothing to do with each other whatsoever, not even a typical friendship.
Queenie had a lot of courage. She held onto my hand even though she was visibly scared, vowing to face life and death together with me.I was deeply touched and silently swore that if I survived this ordeal, I would be a lifelong and devoted friend to her."You, whatever your name is, get lost. I'm here for Luna." Shawn waved his hand as he spoke, his tone sounding impatient.This guy might not be as tall as Colin, but he had a strong and muscular build. He looked like someone who could fight well.Oh no, I might seriously end up losing some front teeth this time."No way, I'm not leaving." Queenie boldly stood by my side."Well, you can't blame me then." Shawn walked to a spot less than six feet away from us, hands behind his back, twirling a piece of grass he picked up from somewhere.Like a street thug, he spoke haughtily, "What an idiot, asking for trouble.""What kind of man bullies women?" Queenie sniped with a fearless spirit."I never said I was a good man." Shawn cont
"Do you know who I am? Do you want to die?" Shawn was still putting up a fight, and even Queenie could sense the hypocrisy in his threatening tone."Do I need to know?" The guy sneered."Would you dare tell me who you are?" Shawn kept yelling defiantly. But to me and Queenie, it sounded like his last desperate struggle."They call me Colt," the guy said arrogantly."Colt?" Shawn seemed apprehensive regarding the name. He immediately fell silent and abandoned all resistance.Pathetically, he pleaded, "Colt, please spare me. I didn't know Luna was one of yours. I won't dare to touch her again."Was Colt that famous and intimidating? I had no idea. But he seemed pretty cool to me for beating Shawn to a pulp."You'd better behave yourself and stay away from her in Lincoln University. If she loses a single strand of hair, I'll make you pay for it."So domineering!I stared at the guy with twinkling eyes."Get lost."Having been granted mercy, Shawn crawled to his feet and fled wi
"Repay what? How would I repay him?" I retorted in annoyance."In this world, besides offering yourself, any other way of repaying seems pale in comparison.""Shut up. He's practically my older brother.""Right. Are you sure he's not your lover? Luna, this type of 'brother-sister' relationship is most likely to develop into something deeper."I seemed to hear a muffled laughter from Colin. Annoyed and embarrassed, I kicked Queenie in the leg. Why was her mind so dirty?"He watched me grow up and changed my diapers. 'Offering myself' is never going to happen between me and Colin. It can be with any guy on this earth but him.""What, he changed your diapers? Doesn't that mean you've been..."Before Queenie could finish her words, I went up and gave her a resentful kick. If I had known about this conversation back then, I would have never let him change my diapers."Queenie, shut your mouth. If you keep blabbering, you won't get to eat later."At last, Queenie reluctantly kept qu
"Hey, can you tell me exactly what happened?" I asked one of the guys, Aaron, while biting into my skewer and shifting closer to him."Come back here. Don't talk while you eat." Colin reached out to pull me back to my seat.Colin didn't eat much, spending most of the time looking after me. He handed me tissues and sliced the pizza for me—taking care of me in every way."No, I want to hear Colin's romantic tales. Come on, tell me, Aaron. I'm all ears." I pouted, getting Aaron to spill the beans. Colin shot me a glance of indulgence but didn't say anything more."All right, let me tell you about Colt's charm. He's a really popular guy. There is hardly anyone in the whole university who doesn't know him. Let's not talk about the past. Just last year, there was a junior girl who was quite decent-looking. She was a bit shorter than you, and not as pretty. But she was okay."One day, when queuing for food in the cafeteria, she accidentally bumped into Colt. Without any hesitation, Colt