Chapter 2
Since we had just started dating. I wanted to stick in Anstre every Saturday.[]
When I mentioned wanting to visit his house, he paused briefly before agreeing:[]
It was my first time at his place. []
The neighborhood was run down, but his apartment was neat and tidy. [
The furniture was minimal, but it was enough for him and Sherry, who mostly got by on subsidies and scholarships.
Sherry seemed nervous when she saw me. [
-nenty, why not go out for fum instead? Our place is too simpår for you:[]
I pulled out a
it a chair and sat down confortshly. “It’s totally fine. You’re overthinking 11.
Andre ruffled my hair. “What do you want to do today? ||
patted my messenger bag. “I need to finish some homework”
Andre smiled and pinched my cheek. “Okay.
Sherry
still inoked tense. Then Betty, go to my brother’s room to work. 111 let you use my chair.”
Andre shot her a glance It didn’t say anything.]
Sherry brought out a chair and placed a pillow on It. I frowned, ennfused ||
Sherry averted her gaze bashfully. I figured you wouldn’t be comfortable in a stiff wooden chair. This is my plow. It’s clean
I promptly took the pillow and held it out to her. “L. Trally don’t need it.“]
didn’t know what to say. The a
awkwardness in the air made everything uncomfortable.
Andre, annoyed, grabbed the pillow from my hands and threw it back at Sherry, his action not very polite, “What’s wrong with you?” Sherry silendy dutched the pillow, standing frozen |
I tried to shift the convers
conversation. “Andre, I’m a bit thirsty. Could you grab me a glass of water?
Before Andre could respond, Sherry jumped in, speaking cautiously.
“betty, would you like a soda or mineral water? I can go buy some for you.
I sighed, feeling a headache coming on. “You really don’t need to go get anything. Sherry. Just hot water would be fine.”
T
nodded. “Okay, 111 just get you some mineral water and heat it up.
the added quietly “Sometimes we just boil tap water, but you might not like that“||
Before I could respond, she dashed downstairs with the keys.
I looked at Andre, shaking my head. “Your sister is too paranoid.
He picked up the pillow Sherry had tossed aside, brushing off the dust. Without looking up, he said, “She just wants what’s best for you; she
I can drink boiled tap water.
He burned away from me, heading toward sherry’s room. “If you can drink II, then why didn’t you stop her?–||
I from I didn’t ask again until le
sr back from Mhenry’s mom ||
“Andie, do you think I was just p
ing on a showr||
sed his eyes. ““1 just said it asily Don’t overthink it—||
didnt do anything
When everything around us grew quiet, time seemed to streich. The ticking clock sounded unbearably loud.
I tightened the strap of my messenger bag and softly said. “Um.. I think I should head home now. See you Monday, bye.-]
without looking back at Andre’s expression, I turned to leave
He rushed out after me, grabbing my arm. “Im sorry..
His voice sounded a hit hoarse and tired sherry’s been messing with my head: I didn’t mean to say that.“]
never thought that about you.””]
1 stared at the numbers on the elevator, unresponsive to what he said.
Ding!
The elevator doors opened, and Andre stepped in with me. I gave him a blank look
He must have sensed my confusion and explained, Tm just seeing you home.”
My gaze dropped to his short sleeves, and 1 bet my lip. It was getting really cold.
As soon as we left the building, a chilly gast hit me. I felt cold even in two layers.[]
After walking a
king a few meters, I finally couldn’t hold back. Clearing my throat, I said firmly. “Let’s get something straight. I’m not worried about you. It’s just that if you keep walking me home in such lite clothing, you might just faint from the cold right at my doorstep, and I’d have to take care of you, which would be a hassle.-]
Andre pulled me into his arms, whispering. “So can I stay like this to keep warm? |
My face was buried in his neck, and i felt that he was freezing
At that moment, I felt my resolve weaken
“Andre, when I was line. 1 lived in the countryside with my
with my grandma, and we always
deank tap water.“[]
He tightened his hold on me. “Yeah, I was wrong, I shouldn’t have said that nonsense.
