Hidden mask [xiaoxventi]

Chapter 7

I like you.
What was so hard for me to say these three words? I took all the trouble to find the legendary Dihua Flute, called Venti over to confess. Venti was right in front of me. What was so hard?

Maybe.

Maybe this wasn't the right time.

Maybe this wasn't meant to be.

"I... it's nothing. Here's the flute you asked for," embarrassed, I handed over the flute to venti. "Are you... okay?" Venti asked worriedly. "I'm fine. It's nothing, I have to go now." I walked away before Venti could even say goodbye. I'm ashamed. All this for nothing. Maybe, Venti shouldn't have saved me. Maybe I should have jumped off earlier.

"Xiao! Xiao! Here's the espresso you ordered!"

Never mind that, I should stop thinking. I looked around my surroundings. What? Why am I in a coffee shop. The girl with two auburn ponytails handed me a cup. Oh. I was too busy thinking. What's wrong with me? Maybe I made the right decision. Maybe Venti didn't like me at all, maybe he wanted to friend me because he pitied me. I should stop thinking about him and move on. Maybe its for the best.

"Psst, Xiao! Since you come here daily, I'll give you free almond cake! Take this as a thank you!" The girl with the auburn ponytails smiled a big bright smile. "Right. What's your name?" I asked her, "Aiyaaa, you come here everyday and not even know my name? I'm Hu Tao!" Hu Tao sat on the chair next to Xiao, "you okay? You seem sad." She asked. "I'm alright" We began talking like a lot. Soon, we got to know each other and, surprisingly, she's my schoolmate. I never really socialized with people, it seemed confusing when someone comes up to you and talks to you. But with her... It was relaxing.

We hanged out every weekend and I went to her shop every single day. I soon started catching feelings for her but Venti couldn't get off my mind. I learned that the feeling was mutual and we started dating. She's cute, cheerful and she would do anything to make me happy. Maybe, I made the right decision. Surprisingly for me, I started working at her shop just to see her. I was happy, maybe this was what my life was meant to be. I never experienced this kind of joy but, being with venti wasn't the same as this. My heart still stayed with Venti.

It's confusing.

I don't know what to do.

Maybe, this was all a dream.

A/N: i know you came here for xiaoven content but my brain said hu xiao and yeah so this is the outcome. But dont worry, the ending's going to be xiaoven but beware, its going to be real bad for Hu Tao. Why the sudden chapter? Well, my notifications went mad crazy and bam! Someone had voted on all the chapters! I couldn't feel more happier. thank you for all the support!!! I'll post more chapters :)

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