Don't Fall in Love! (English Version)

CHAPTER 6

I woke up feeling a slight pain in my neck. I swept my eyes around and realized I was in the room. I sighed and stretched my arms, making them pop.

I touched my knee and it wasn't so painful anymore. Then I took off the bandage, revealing a small purple spot on the right corner of my knee.
I went to the bathroom and took a warm shower. As it was a bit cold outside, I put a sweatshirt over my uniform. I tied my hair in a ponytail, leaving a few strands of my bangs, which were already a bit long, loose. I brushed my teeth, put on my black all star, grabbed my backpack and crutch and left the house.

ㅡIsn't that the girl who keeps chasing Erix? ㅡ I heard one girl talking to another when I entered school ㅡ She's not even pretty and she thinks he's going to give her a chance ㅡ she said mockingly. I grimaced and shook my head, ignoring those human beings. Paying attention to what they said was the last thing I wanted.

I entered my office, after returning the crutch to the infirmary, and frowned when I saw Zara sitting in my place and her friends at the nearby desks.

Oh, there you go. My morning has already started wonderfully.

ㅡ Surprise? ㅡ She asked with an ironic smile.

No. Coming from you, not at all.

ㅡCould you please excuse me from my seat, Zara? ㅡI tried to look polite. She turned to her friends, completely ignoring me. I rolled my eyes and sighed. It was just what I was missing.

ㅡShe asked you to excuse me, didn't you hear? ㅡ A male voice sounded behind me. Erix walked past me and sat in her seat.

Zara laughed awkwardly and stood up. She and her friends walked past me and purposely bumped into my shoulder. I snorted and sat down at my desk.

...

It was a free class, so I went to the library. I picked up a random fantasy book and sat down in one of the empty chairs.

"David was lying on the ground. There was blood everywhere."

I frowned. Does it already start like this?

"Lightning struck an approaching person."

I closed the book, already giving up reading. My life was already a tragedy, I didn't want to read something tragic.

I looked at the large window that was next to me. The sun seemed strong, but it was just an illusion.

ㅡYou'll go blind if you keep looking.ㅡI was scared when I heard Erix's voice.

ㅡOh, boy, lemme know when you're around.ㅡI put my hand on my chest.

ㅡHow, if I don't have your number?ㅡHe dragged the chair that was next to me back and sat down.

Hmm. Good move.

I picked up his cell phone, which was on the table, and typed in my number.

ㅡNow there isㅡI said. Erix raised her eyebrow and raised the corner of her mouth.

We were silent. Then I remembered the night before.

ㅡYeah... About yesterday...

ㅡ You ended up falling asleep before the end of the movie. So I had to break into your room to...ㅡI interrupted him.

ㅡDid you enter my room?

ㅡI entered. Do you think that blanket would walk up to you and cover you?ㅡ She looked at me, with her arms crossed.

ㅡAh... But I didn't need to cover myself...ㅡI scratched the top of my head.

ㅡIf I didn't do this, you would almost die today, because of your terrible immunity...ㅡHe stopped talking.

ㅡHow do you know that?ㅡI looked at him, suspicious.

ㅡI just... I guessed it.ㅡHe took his cell phone and put it in his pocket.ㅡThe signal is about to ring. ㅡ He tapped my forehead and walked towards the exit.

ㅡHey!

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Before going home, I decided to stop by a convenience store on the opposite street from mine. Upon entering, I went straight to the shelves of goodies. I bought some cookies and sweets, paid the bill and left the store.

I felt my cell phone vibrate in my pants pocket. When I saw who it was, I looked discouraged.

Adrian, my fan

Are we going out tomorrow, Faye?

With hesitation, I accepted. Maybe then he would stop bothering me.

I got home and threw myself on the couch. However, someone knocked on the door, making me get up immediately.

ㅡHello! ㅡ A girl, who looked to be about eight years old, smiled excitedly at me. She had her hair down with some colorful clips on the sides. This made her extremely cute. ㅡ My name is Raya Zhang. I'm Erix's sister.

ㅡHello, Raya! My name is Faye.ㅡ I smiled. ㅡWhat brings you here?

ㅡ My mother is inviting you to have dinner at home with us. ㅡ She put her hands together in front of her body.

That left me a little surprised. Why did Erix's mother want me to have dinner with them?

But I didn't refuse. Raya happily went home and I lay down on the couch. I didn't know what time it was, but I ended up falling asleep right there.

ㅡBa, why do you and Ma work so much? ㅡ I asked and settled down on the couch. We were watching our favorite show, enjoying our day off.

ㅡ Because we need to save people, daughter. ㅡHe turned to me. ㅡOne day you will understand this, Faye. In the future I will try to be with you more, hm? ㅡI nodded with a smile.

Suddenly his cell phone rang and he quickly answered the call.

ㅡOkay, I'll be thereㅡhe said and ended the call. ㅡSorry, daughter, but there's an emergency and I need to go. I'll ask your aunt to stay here with you.I promise I'll be back soon. ㅡ he gave me a kiss on forehead and left the house in a hurry.

A few hours passed, when my aunt's cell phone rang. She answered and, with wide eyes, put down her cell phone and looked at me.

ㅡFaye, your father, he... ㅡ I couldn't believe what she said. She hugged me, but I remained paralyzed.

ㅡNo... He promised he would come back. He promised!

I woke up scared. My eyes were blurry and my tears fell without stopping. Then someone knocked on the door. I got up and opened it, coming face to face with Erix.

ㅡ What happened? You're watching a drama right now...ㅡI didn't wait for him to finish, I just hugged him. It didn't take long for him to return the hug. And I cried. I cried for that day and for all the years that damn accident happened. Erix remained silent, just caressed my back.

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