Don't Fall in Love! (English Version)

CHAPTER 4

A noise made us look at the library door. It was the director. Erix quickly grabbed my hand and pulled me to a corner of a shelf, out of Mrs. Miller's sight.

We squatted for a few seconds, until I felt like sneezing. Maybe that corner had dust stored on some books.

And I sneezed.

ㅡWho is there? ㅡ Mrs. Miller asked, and her footsteps were heard nearby.

Erix covered my mouth with her hand and got closer to my face. That approach made the climate seem warmer than normal. Her eyes were too close to mine and I couldn't decipher what they were saying. I could usually see what others felt through their eyesㅡI know, that's weird. However, Erix was different. Her gaze was so intense and at the same time mysterious.

When the footsteps went away, Erix removed her hand from my mouth and stood up. I also got up, feeling a slight pain in my legs as I had been in a position that was not pleasant.

ㅡWhy do we hide?ㅡMy question seemed silly, but I really didn't know.

ㅡBecause we weren't supposed to be here, but in the auditoriumㅡhe replied. I opened my eyes wide and placed my hand on my forehead.ㅡWhat happened?

ㅡI didn't know I was violating one of the school rules. Oh, damn.ㅡ I hit my forehead.

ㅡIt's not that much. All you can take away is a warning. No big dealㅡhe said. He was so serious that it made me panic even more.

ㅡNothing much?? If I get a warning I... I...ㅡI stopped talking when I noticed that he was trying to laugh at my despair.ㅡErix!

ㅡSorry. ㅡ he got serious again. I grimaced in dismay and walked to the library door. He came soon after.

ㅡNo need to be so seriousㅡI said and he looked at me.ㅡI mean, I think that way you wouldn't look so scary. Seriously, you look like you're going to kill someone at any moment just by looking at them.

Erix stopped walking. I stopped too and turned to him.

ㅡDoes this bother you? ㅡ he looked into my eyes. His voice was thicker than normal.

ㅡ What? No, that's not it. ㅡI laugh a little awkwardly.ㅡAh, never mind. Bye.ㅡI walked out of there in long strides and entered the auditorium. As the lights were off, no one noticed my sudden arrival. I sat in the last chair in the corner and looked at the stage.

But I couldn't pay attention to the presentation. Only Erix's eyes were in my mind.

I shook my head. This was already getting out of hand.

[...]

Physical education class was one of my least favorite classes. The reason was because our teacher, Mr. Wilson always made us run like convicts around the entire court after some activity. Detail, she was huge.

ㅡWell, guysㅡhe started talkingㅡ, today we're going to play dodgeball. Position yourself on that line.

We all went to the indicated line and Mr. Wilson separated the teams. In short, I stayed on the team where Zara was. Erix stayed on the opposing team.

The ball started with the other team. Erix threw it at a boy who was in the corner of the court. The boy dodged and Zara caught the ball. She tried to hit the girl who was next to Erix, but she ducked.

And the game continued, three people from the other team were burned and two from my team were also burned.

A boy threw the ball towards me and I managed to catch it. However, when I went to throw it towards Erix, someone pushed me and I fell to the ground. I felt a sharp pain in my left leg as I fell on it.

ㅡFaye! ㅡ The teacher screamed. Erix came to me and tried to get me up, but the pain was too strong, so I couldn't.

ㅡOh, I'm sorry, Faye. I hadn't seen youㅡZara, she said and made an expression of astonishment and guilt.

ㅡNo problem, Zaraㅡ I said and tried to get up again, but it was in vain.ㅡAr...

Erix turned his back, still crouched. I didn't understand what he wanted to do.

ㅡGet up there. I'll take you to the infirmaryㅡ he said. Somewhat hesitantly, I went up and Erix got up. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he held my legs with some care so that I wouldn't feel pain.

Murmurs could be heard as Erix walked to the exit of the court. I felt my face burn. The question was: why was the most mysterious boy who seemed like he didn't like anyone approaching me helping me?

Erix entered the ward, put me on the bed and sat in the chair next to it.

ㅡWhat happened, Faye? ㅡ Dr. Ying looked at me worriedly. She was one of my mother's friends, as they worked together at the hospital before she was transferred here.

ㅡ Ah, I just fell, I don't think it's that serious. ㅡ I shrugged. Dr. Ying touched my leg and I winced. ㅡOh!

ㅡ Did you fall on your leg? ㅡHe asked and I nodded.ㅡ Is it just that part of the knee that hurts?ㅡI nodded again.ㅡ Then I'm going to spray it here and bandage it. I will write some medicines for you to buy and take. It's not very serious and you'll be better in a few days.

Dr. Ying took the spray and applied it to my knee. I felt a slight pain when that cold thing touched my leg and I turned my face, meeting Erix's. He looked at me and for the first time I was able to decipher what that look meant. It was a mix of worry and relief.

But maybe it was just in my head.

ㅡReady. ㅡDr. Ying's voice made me wake up from my trance. I was so distracted that I didn't even notice when she bandaged my knee.ㅡ I'll give you the names of the medicines you'll have to take. I have to go get more papers, I'll be right back.

Dr. Ying left the ward, leaving me and Erix alone.

ㅡ Err... ㅡI cleared my throat. ㅡThank youㅡI said. Erix pulled her hair back, a movement that made me feel a little disconcerted.

ㅡYou owe me oneㅡhe said. I raised my eyebrows.

ㅡ Hmm. But why did you help me? ㅡI asked. And my question seemed to take him by surprise. He straightened in his chair before answering.

ㅡBecause it was my fault...

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