25 Chapter 23: You're Mine!
After leaving for school, the teacher introduced a transfer student. That's fine and all, but why was she staring so intensely at Luke?!
He's mine!
Hmph!
As I glanced over toward Luke, he seemed a little confused. It's as if he's trying to remember her…
Hmmm~
I could feel my cheeks slowly inflate unconsciously, and there was a sharp sting in my chest; it was a little murky and heavy—ah! I'm jealous for no reason at all!
And so, I decided to ask him about it. I teased him about saving her or something, but to think he lent her an umbrella yesterday—he's too nice…
Waaait! I'm not losing to that!
H-He even invited me back to his place—we did this and that and…k-kissed! He even touched my chest!
WAIT, I MADE HIM DO THAT! DIDN'T I?!
AHHH! LILLY, YOU PERVERT, WHAT DID YOU MAKE HIM DOOOO!?
A-Ahem…
What I meant to say is that I'm not losing at all! I won by a huge landslide and got the approval from his parents—I-I'm even calling them Mom and Dad!
Ehehehe~
'—My heart skipped a beat,' Luke suddenly said.
'H-Huh!? Why?' I gasped anxiously.
'I almost died,' he said while clenching his chest.
Noooo!? D-Did he fall for her!? No, Luke, you…you're mine!
S-So…what should I do!?
O-Okay, let's interpret it literally—he'll never see it coming!
'W-Wait!? A-Are you fine!? Do you need an ambulance!?'
'L-Lilly! I-I can hear the orchestra!'
…..
…
LUKE!?
'Sorry…' he apologised.
At his apology, I repeatedly punched his shoulder.
"Luke, you dummy!"
—We were scolded by the teacher after that.
He also apologised for getting us scolded by the teacher. But…he probably felt my unease and said those dumb things... I couldn't help but chuckle.
'You were trying to ease my nerves, right…?' I inquired teasingly.
However, Luke shook his head and said, 'No,' straightforwardly before grinning playfully. 'I was just teasing you since you're so cute,' he added.
At those words, my cheeks got hotter, and my heart fluttered.
G-Geez… Luke, what a dummy…
'Duuuumy!' I responded with my tongue out slightly in a slightly childish manner.
Luke seemed surprised but chuckled softly before warmly gazing into my eyes—my heart! It's about to go *BOOM!*
And so…we got scolded by the teacher again…
— :::: —
When the ten-minute break came, Luke invited me for a walk just to stretch our legs. The girls would usually chat with me during these small breaks, but it seemed like Olivia was the new hot topic—well… that and the way they looked at me teasingly!
Awwaawaaa!
These girls are so nice!
I never really had friends in my previous school—wait, can I assume they're my friends? I can…can I? A-Anyhow. It seemed like they wouldn't want to disturb Luke and me, so I waved them thanks, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
But…
For some reason, the transfer Olivia joined our little walk. Of course, the others dared not follow since Luke absolutely crushed Jack in front of them—Olivia wasn't there when it happened, so…
But I only accepted because I wanted to know her intentions!
This little homewrecker, I'll see you for who you—
"I… I thought Luke was a girl at first, s-so I'm not trying to be a homewrecker!" Olivia suddenly professed.
…huh?
"S-So, I genuinely wanted to just be friends…" she later added.
"…then that's fine," I reluctantly voiced.
I mean, don't get me wrong. I'm still cautious of her!
"A-And… I want to be friends with you too, Lilly," Olivia shyly said while blushing.
…..
…Argh! My heart! Why is she so cute!? Wait! My friend! A friend!? I'll make an officially confirmed friend!? A-Awaaawaa!? We'll be besties?! Or…am I overthinking…?
I subconsciously crossed my arms and turned my head away from her, keeping one eye closed and glancing at her with the other.
"T-Then we're friends from now on," I replied.
"I-I see, th-thank you…" Olivia replied with a downcast gaze; her ears were red, and she had a shy smile across her face.
Ugh! It's unfair how cute she is! B-But… Ehehe-hehe~ I see, I see! A cute girl like her wants to be my friend. Aww, I want to hug her already!
'Huh…did I suddenly become the third wheel…?' I think I heard Luke utter, I think…
Aww, Luke, It's better that you become the third wheel for us than that I become the third wheel for you! You're mine, after all! Hmph!
A/N
No, I didn't forget about the series…at all…
