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22: The Bet

As I silently walked to school with my hands holding onto the straps of my bag, I spotted Shiwen walking to the school gates with Wuxian. I wanted to greet them but I was a bit far from them and I don't feel like shouting this early in the morning. I'll just greet them when I'm finally in the classroom.

Recently, I noticed that Shiwen has been quite distant from Yaxuan. Did something happen? I hope they're both on good terms.

Once I reached the school gates, someone tapped my shoulder, so I stopped and looked back to see who did that. "Oh, good morning, Xiaying."

She smiled and cheerfully greeted back. We decided to walk to the classroom together. "I wonder if Shiwen and Wuxian are finally here." I heard her mumble to herself.

"Oh, I saw them go to school together just a little while ago." I answered.

"Really?" She grinned. "They're gonna end up being together instead."

I looked at her in confusion and just chuckled. "Are you shipping them with each other, Xiaying?"

"I don't really ship them, but with what they're currently going through, they might just work."

"What do you mean?"

"Oh, right. You're not aware of the bet."

"What bet?"

"You see, when we were doing our Music Project, I already sensed love in the air. Qiba did too and we made a bet with those two."

I slowly nodded to myself and then looked at her again. "What was the bet?"

"If they get to end up with the one they like, then Qiba and I will pay for their food and even do their homework, vice versa."

I looked down on the floor and wondered, "Who did Shiwen confess to?"

"Oh, you didn't know?" She asked. "She confessed to Yaxuan, but she got rejected. She was Wuxian's only hope since he was already rejected by the time she confessed to Yaxuan."

It all made sense now. Shiwen got rejected. That explains the barrier between the two of them, just like the barrier Wuxian and I have right now.

"That kinda sucks." I commented. I knew the feeling of being rejected by Yaxuan. Besides, he rejected me first before confessing.

"I know, right?" She chuckled. "She really thought that she and Yaxuan were making progress since she said she felt some chemistry between the two of them. Turns out it was just her who feels that so-called chemistry."

"Oh? That must be sad." I somehow feel bad for Shiwen. They'd really make a good couple, but Yaxuan chose me. The thought that I'm the one who Yaxuan likes made me blush.

"I wonder if Yaxuan even likes someone." Xiating said to herself as she sighed. "I guess he's too busy being an idol to even be interested in romance."

"Yeah, you're probably right." I managed to say. I don't wanna tell her that Yaxuan actually likes someone and that someone is me. Yaxuan trusted me that I wouldn't tell this to anyone. I mustn't spill it.

As we stepped inside the classroom, I glanced at Yaxuan, who was resting his head on his hand while reading a book. He looked so dreamy doing that. The sunlight, slightly hitting his face, made him look more ethereal. It's as if his beauty's out of this world.

I walked to my desk while Xiaying rushed towards Shiwen. I guess Shiwen and Wuxian are now suffering in the hands of Xiating and Qiba. I wonder how long they're gonna enslave Shiwen and Wuxian.

"Good morning." I heard Yaxuan say.

I turned my head to look at him but he wasn't really looking. He was still focused on the book he's holding. "Good morning."

"Do you mind accompanying me to the library?"

"Oh, sure thing." He stood up from his seat and looked at me as if he's telling me to come with him now. "What for?"

I stood up as well and just followed him outside the room. I shuffled my way to the library with Yaxuan leading the way and almost tripped, but I was fine. As soon as we got there, he just walked without saying a word and so I was obliged to follow him still. There weren't a lot of students in the library and it sure was kind of cold in here.

We then arrived at the very corner of the library. I gave him a puzzled look but then decided to look around. "Selin." He called out in a low voice, just to obey the rules in the library; to not be too noisy.

I hummed in response. "Do you need help with anything?"

He shook his head and looked over my shoulder to check if someone else was near us. "I need to talk to you about something."

"Oh, sure. What is it?"

"I just heard from Shiwen and Wuxian that they had a bet with Xiating and Qiba."

"I found out about that just this morning too." I replied.

He widened his eyes and pulled me closer. He whispered, "How?"

"Xiaying told me about it." I whispered back. I looked at him and teased, "I didn't know Shiwen confessed to you."

He blushed in embarrassment. "Yeah, she did."

"They lost the bet because of us." I concluded.

Yaxuan looked at me and asked, "Us?"

I nodded. "Wuxian also confessed to me."

"You rejected him?"

"Of course." I answered. I soon lowered my head and mumbled, "I like someone else."

He ended up chuckling and ruffled my hair. "And that person rejected you."

"But he confessed, you know?"

"I still think that it was funny. I rejected the one I like without even knowing it."

We both chuckled, trying our best to lower down the volume and not disturb anyone. "Hey," I started, "do you think Shiwen and Wuxian could end up together with how they are now? Xiating mentioned that they might end up together."

"I doubt." Yaxuan quickly answered. "I don't see any special connection between them."

With what he said, I looked at him, then on the floor. It made me wonder if he thinks that we have some sort of connection as well.

"Unlike ours, our connection's pretty clear to me."

I quickly looked at him with a surprised look. "You think?"

"Yes. Why else would I recognize my feelings for Cess if there wasn't any, right? I really like the chemistry that you and I have. It's a comfortable type." He chuckled. "I think it's Qiba and Xiating that could end up being together if they continue what they're doing."

"They do look cute together when they're not bickering." I agreed. "Have you noticed? Recently, they haven't been bickering that much. Maybe it's because they both feel good that they won the bet."

"Yeah, it was pretty noticeable." Yaxuan said, already walking towards the door with me. "It's kind of awkward, though. It's like they're the only ones bringing life to our table when we all gather at the cafeteria."

I looked at him. "Is it because you rejected someone there?"

He slowly nodded. "And the other guy there likes the girl that I like."

I flustered. I couldn't keep my eyes off him. I was too stunned to hear what he had just said. Suddenly, all the butterflies stopped as soon as I collided with the door. I forgot that we were walking out of the library.

Yaxuan flinched at the loud bang and looked at me with surprise. "Are you okay?!"

I held the side of my head which hit the door. I was a bit dizzy. My vision was a little blurry and dark too. I slowly nodded at him. "Yeah, I'm okay."

I mentally cursed at myself. What happened there was so uncool. I was beside Yaxuan and I just hit my head on the door. "Let me help you walk."

He gently held my other hand and put his arm around my shoulder for support. I mumbled a quick thanks and tried my best not to lose balance.

"You really should be more careful, Selin." He chuckled. It still makes my heart skip a beat whenever our skins touch. I guess this feeling will never go away now.