Kris Fucking Wu

Decipher - Part three

Marry into the family? Did he mean marry him? He was an only child.

She let out a nervous laugh which she hoped didn't sound too fake. "Quit playing, Yi Fan." then she slapped his arm playfully.

He shrugged, somehow disappointed but regained his composure immediately.

"Okay, you got me. I was just joking right now." He said. "But I'll be serious about it in the future." He whisphered which she didn't hear.

She breathed a sigh of relief but somehow, she was disappointed. Maybe because she expected him to mean what he just said .

They continued to eat their food in silence. He didn't know how to start another conversation and she was too disappointed to think of a new topic. When Yi Fan couldn't take the growing awkward silence anymore, he spoke.

"I asked mom if you could officially move in to my house." He informed.

She looked up and stared at him then spoke.

"Why did you ask her that?"

"I want to watch over you always. If it's too much of a burden for you, you can pay me half the rent of your apartment."

"But-" She started to protest but he cut her off.

"But, I'll have to provide food for you. If I have to cook for you every single day, I would. I can't stand seeing you grow thinner and knowing that you're starving yourself just to get by everyday."

He said all that while he was looking straight into her eyes. His sincerity oozed out from his gaze but she can't fathom what those meant. It's like he's sending a conundrum that she can't decode.

"Why are you doing this, Yi Fan? You're confusing me." She asked.

She couldn't find the courage to ask him directly what everything meant and why does he seem to be doing all these things for the sake of her. She doesn't understand why he's been persuading her to stay with him. And why he keeps on saying that he wants to watch over her and protect her. They friends. Yes. But it's too much of him to act this way because whatever angle you view the situation, she is not his responsibility.

Yi Fan contemplated for a second on how to answer her question but then he just smiled and said, "I want you by my side always. I never want you out of my sight. I want to be there when you need somebody to lean on, support you, comfort you, and take care of you. I want to make sure that you're not starving yourself. Make sure that you're not overworking yourself. And, make sure that you happy."

She replayed what he said in her head. It's a broad statement. He could've meant everything because he was her friend but she was kind of hoping that there was more to it than what she thought it was.

She read between the lines. She was overthinking again but she can't help it. It could be a simple love and concern of a friend for a friend but he made it sound like it wasn't just that. She's confused again. She can't seem to decipher him properly.

She didn't know how to react so she just smiled at him and said.

"You've been acting pretty weird recently, you know?" She said.

"What do you mean?" He asked.

"You've been very touchy since yesterday. And you were acting pretty wierdly for that past months. You were too protective and you would somehow panic everytime I'm out of your sight."

He kept silent. He thought he sent his message clearly. They said actions speak louder that words. He's been showing her how much he cares. Heck, how much he loves her but she doesn't seem to get the message.

"You really don't get it?" He asked hoping that she somehow got the idea.

"No, and it's confusing me. Would you please enlighten me?"

He was about to answer when the school chime rang. So they stood up and walked to their rooms.

"I'll tell you later at home. Let's pass by your apartment and take your belongings. I'll bring my car so it would be convenient. Then we'd tell your landlady to claim your deposit. You're moving in with me. No buts."

He clung an arm around her shoulder then pecked her temple. It's becoming a habit. Then he went his separate way before she could protest. She had no choice but to clear her mind and listen to the class discussions because she had to maintain her grade.

He had an earlier dismissal so he went back home using his big bike then went back to school using his car. He parked it in the parking lot then went to Ai Ren's last subject to wait for her outside her classroom.

"Hey." He walked towards her when he saw her walk out the door. "Let's go." Then, he took her hand without a word and dragged her with him.

"You're confusing again." She said which made him stop and face her.

"I'm not really good at this but I'll try to explain everything clearly later. But for now, lets go to your apartment and take your things and your deposit then I'll take you to your part time. I'll take care of your things and pick you up again when you're off." He ranted.

"And I can't say no." She rolled her eyes but she can't help but get buterflies.

I'm not really good at this but I'll try to explain everything clearly later.

She tried to decipher what he said and it seemed like an unprofessed feeling. She didn't want to assume but that's how she understood his words. She wished she was right because it would be hypocritical to say if with after everthing he has done for her she didn't fall for him.