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CHAPTER SIXTEEN

I pulled the box from my cabinet and then put it on top of my study table

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I pulled the box from my cabinet and then put it on top of my study table. I take the cover off and was welcomed by the colorful packages of candies in it. I looked for a specific pink color but unfortunately, just like what I thought, there's none anymore.

"Shinichiro, there's no more strawber... what are you doing there?" I turned around, confused to see him standing so far away, his back on my door.

"N-nothing." He stuttered out, shaking his head multiple times. I stared at him, still wondering why he's so far away. I just shrug my shoulders and then carried the box with me. I guess I have to go to him then.

"There's no more strawberry milk candies, but I have other candies here, they're good too." I explained while I made my way to him.

When I got near, he pressed himself more on my door and just focused his eyes on the box I'm holding. "Oh, that's fine..." He trailed off in a small voice.

I didn't say anything and just stayed there, looking at him. Am I making him uncomfortable? I tried to take a small step closer to him and this made him turn his head to the side, eyes now darted to the ground. I definitely am making him uncomfortable.

I pulled the box closer to me and pressed my lips together. I don't know why he's being sensitive now but I don't want him to be uncomfortable. Also he's being like this because of me, I feel bad. I transferred the box to my right hand and then used my other hand to reach for the doorknob. Shinichiro let out a small squeak and moved to the side, avoiding to make any contact with me. I pulled the door open then turned to look at him.

"I'm sorry if I'm making you uncomfortable, do you want to leave?" I asked, looking at him even though he's still avoiding me.

He slowly look up at me. His face is really tinted and that just shows how embarrassed he is. I still don't understand why he's being like this, but I really don't want him to be uncomfortable. I opened the door wider, giving him more space. Suddenly, his hand made contact with my hand on the doorknob, preventing me to open the door even more.

"I-I... don't want to leave." He mumbled out. I look back at him and just like earlier, he's still a blushing mess. Well, if he doesn't want to leave then I'll leave the door open to give him space and to not make him feel constricted.

"Alright." I said, and gave him a gentle smile.

I pulled my hand away and turned around. I put the box of candies on top of my bed and started assembling the small table. After that, I sat in front of it on the floor, the box already on top of the table.

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