Don't Fall in Love! (English Version)- UNDER REVIEW

CHAPTER 3

— Erix, give me back my headphones! — I was already tired of running, even though I hadn't run very far. Erix looked back and gave a mocking smile. — Erix! — I stopped running and put my hands on my knees.

— You're very sedentary — he said as he approached.

— Look... — I took a deep breath and raised my head. — What's your problem, huh?

— You seemed very lonely and I was bored, so I decided to bother you. — He shrugged.

— But there are several girls in that room who would love to be bothered by you. — I raised an eyebrow.

— And you don't feel honored to be bothered by me? — he asked. I analyzed his face, but there was no expression that betrayed whether he even wanted to know my answer.

ㅡNo. You're not my type.ㅡ I gave a half-smile and tried to take the headphones from his hand, but Erix raised them so I couldn't reach them.

ㅡWhat do you mean I'm not your type?ㅡ He seemed to be amused by the fact that I couldn't reach his hand. I sighed, already giving up.

ㅡErix, you're too handsome to be my type. There are many girls who like you, and you're always the center of attention. And I barely know you either. Now stop stressing me out and give me my headphones already!

His expression was completely unreadable. Slowly he lowered his arm, allowing me to take the headphones and return to the classroom. I sat in my seat and put the headphones on.

ㅡNow that's betterㅡI said and closed my eyes. That's when I realized what I'd said before.

Too handsome to be my type??

ㅡDamn it, Faye, what's your problem?ㅡI grumbled and slapped my forehead.

Erix only returned to the classroom when the bell rang, announcing the third class. He didn't look at me, which pleased me. It was better that way.

ㅡGood morning, everyone.ㅡ The philosophy teacher, Mr. Williams, entered the room and placed his materials on the table. ㅡToday I want to talk to you about the meaning of life.What is the meaning of life for you?ㅡHe scanned the room, his eyes lingering on me. Oh, no... ㅡFaye?

Hesitantly, I stood up.

ㅡWell, to tell you the truth, I don't understand life.ㅡ Mr. Williams nodded for me to continue. ㅡMy life has never made much sense, so I don't have an answer for that.ㅡ I could feel eyes watching me. Talking about it made me a little uncomfortable, so I didn't want to prolong the comment.

ㅡHmm, okay. And for you, Zara?ㅡ he asked. Zara smiled and stood up to answer.

ㅡAh, my life is wonderful. I have everything I want and I get everything I desire. There's just one person missing...ㅡ She looked at Erix with a sly smile. Murmurs and laughter echoed through the room. I resisted the urge to roll my eyes.

ㅡOkay, Zara, you can sit down. Here we can see the difference between the two of you. One doesn't see any meaning in life and the other already sees many...

Mr. Williams continued talking, but I didn't pay much attention. I didn't like this type of class because it made me too thoughtful.

ㅡI want you to study this, because it will be on the test. Try to find some meaning in your lives, even if it's complicated. Your exams start in the second week of next month, so you'll have plenty of time to find meaning. — With that, he finished his speech and packed his things so he could leave the room when the bell rang.

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I sat in my lonely corner and picked up my phone. There was nothing interesting to look at, so I pressed play on a song and put my headphones on.

The song "Seasons" by Wave to Earth started playing, calming me down. It was one of my favorites, and although it was kind of sad, it calmed me in an inexplicable way.

I watched the people passing through the courtyard. There was going to be some theater in the auditorium today, so some people seemed excited about it. I spotted Erix going to the same table as yesterday, with his hands in the pockets of the black sweatshirt he was wearing, headphones on, and his usual serious expression.

—But I'll pray for you all the time...— The singer's voice sounded melancholic in my ears, just as I was staring at Erix. He seemed to notice, as he stared back at me.

That's when the insufferable Adrian stopped in front of me, breaking our eye contact.

—Hi— he greeted and smiled. —Look, I'm sorry about yesterday. You must have thought I bet my friends to go out with you... But that's not it. I really want to go out with you— he said.

—Why do you want to go out with me so much, Adrian?— I asked, after taking off my headphones.

—Oh, because I'm into you— he replied, a little hesitantly. I grimaced.

But I thought: it wouldn't be a bad idea to go out with him. Well, I wasn't interested in him, but Adrian would keep bothering me until I accepted his request.

ㅡOkayㅡI gave in. ㅡBut only this time, okay?ㅡ Adrian nodded with a smile and asked for my phone number. I gave it to him, and he went back to the table where he was with his friends.

My eyes met Erix's again. However, this time he seemed more serious than before.

I didn't even know that was possible.

I looked away and I went back to listening to music until the bell rang.

ㅡDamn it, I can't even listen to music in peaceㅡ I grumbled and got up.

I went straight to the library because I didn't want to watch the play. When I got there, I went to the romance novel section. I picked up one with a pink cover and some flowers drawn on it.

I sat down and opened the book. There was no one around, which was wonderful.

Two minutes passed and the silence was broken by footsteps. I looked up from the book and saw Erix. I ignored him and continued reading.

ㅡAre you really going out with Adrian?ㅡ he asked suddenly.

ㅡYes?ㅡMy answer sounded more like a question. ㅡAnything against it?

Erix sat in the chair across from me and crossed his arms. I closed the book, already giving up on reading. My peace was gone.

ㅡWhat is it now?ㅡI crossed my hands over the book and stared at him.

ㅡDo you happen to like him?ㅡhe asked.

That made me want to laugh.

ㅡNo. I can't like anyone, Erix. I'm only going out with him so he'll stop bothering me.ㅡI gestured with my hands as I spoke.

ㅡWhy can't you like anyone?ㅡHe crossed his hands on the table.

ㅡAre you going to interview me now?ㅡ I raised an eyebrow.

ㅡI'm curious about you.

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