Second Life

Chapter 3

-JAMES POV-

If you ask me to describe how do I feeling right now, I would say, awkward, uneasy and just want to leave this place as soon as possible. I know it may sound dramatic, but I don't get used to being with a large group of people so of course it triggers my anxiety.

When Nunew invite me to tag along for lunch, I thought it was just four of us, but it did not happen when I see the table we planning to sit at was surrounded by a bunch of seniors and those seniors who helped me today morning.

I mean, no hate feelings for them, it's just I feel like I don't belong here especially knowing the three guys who invited me for lunch are actually the boyfriends of the other three seniors.

Actually thanks to New at least he kept me on the radar as frequently had a conversation while waiting for the food to arrive meanwhile the other two couples really being lovey-dovey that they don't even care about their surroundings.

Speaking about surroundings, it was another stress whereby all the cafeteria attention was on the table where we have been sitting. People really don't have chills in giving looks.

But seeing the seniors ignore and spend their time with their boyfriends I already assume that they have already gotten used to this stare. I assume they must be the "popular" student on the campus.

"Where is P'Net?" New questioned his boyfriend Zee.

"He'll be coming anytime soon." He replied.

"Oh god! I thought it was just them, is there another person? How I wish to disappear from here. I don't know when the food will be arriving". My inner voice speaks.

"Uhmm..New I'll be back" I said as about to stand up from the chair.

"Where are you going, James?" New enquired.

"Washroom."

"Then I come with you," New said but then I saw his boyfriend clinching New's arm and his face seems to say not to go as soon he was about to stand up to follow me.

"Ahh never mind, I can go," I said with a smile and quickly leave the table.

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-NET POV-

The person who is seated in front of me as just introduced by Nat was something else. I can sense that he is not comfortable being here and I can see the urge for him to get out as soon as possible. I truly can understand him, especially when being surrounded by couples must be feeling awkward.

Seeing him struggling is actually cute to watch. The way he tries to keep the posture to keep look less awkward and the way he tries to finish the meal as fast as he can with a pouting mouth. To conclude, he really looks like a bunny.

"Cute," I said inaudibly while looking at James.

"Huh? Who's cute Net". Max asked.

Shit shit shit how comes he can hear when I just literally said that I even can't hear my own voice.

I was panicking as soon as seeing the whole table's attention was on me. I see James looking so confused about what's happening.

"Oh..hahaha..that" I quickly pick up my phone that has been resting on my lap

"It just I saw a bunny video. That bunny looks cute hahaha." I smiled while caressing my nape.

"You sure it was a bunny video?" Max asked.