Behind The Silver Lining

Chapter 36: Descend Into Paradise

Well... That was something.

It's nice to have people I can... somewhat trust around here.

It's currently the last period before lunch.

I can't help but feel nervous...

I mean, what would she do?

I'd rather not find out.

* RING *

...

That's the bell...

" ... "

I can't move...?

Does myrefuseust refuses to move further??

* SLIDE *

The sound of the sliding door is heard beside me as I turn to look to see who it is.

...

Jesus... That scared me.

It was just Ellis, peeking into the room.

Once she spots me, she quickly walks to where I'm at giving me a wave.

Ellis: " H-Hey, Will...! "

She says as she walks beside me.

:" Have you eaten lunch yet...? ":

Erm...

" I... don't think anyone can eat lunch that fast... "

The bell rang just a few seconds ago...

I guess her classroom was close to mine this whole time.

She gets visibly embarrassed as she starts to blush a lot.

Ellis: " W-Well... "

She clears her throat.

:" I was wondering... if you were free to eat lunch with me... ":

She avoids eye contact with me.

...

This really reminds me of the past.

" I... would like that. "

Her eyes light up and she looks excited.

" But... "

I cut her off before she could speak.

" I can't, I seriously can't. "

Her smile turns into a frown.

Ellis: " W-Why not...? "

" I- "

She cuts me off before I could say anything.

Ellis: " It's Rose, isn't it? "

I gave her a confused look.

How did she guess?

:" I saw you two talk earlier and you didn't look so good after it... ":

She then holds both of my hands with hers.

:" I don't care what she told you, I won't let her stop us from being together, ":

She pulls me close.

:" Not again. ":

" ... "

I can't help but blush a little.

She's just like back then...

Such a romantic.

But should I really do this?

I don't know what Rose is capable of.

Almost like she can read my mind, she starts massaging your hands.