Hey, stranger (Shuca)

Chapter Eleven

"Huh? Why would you even ask such a thing?" Luca asked, confused.

Ike sighed. "Okay, if I asked you to kiss me or Vox now, will you do it?"

"Ew, what the fuck? No!"

Ike raised a brow at Luca, showing Luca a look.

"Oh........"

"That's what I'm trying to tell you. Friends don't kiss each other that easily. You wouldn't want to kiss me or Vox, right?"

"... No..."

"That's the thing, Luca." Ike said.

Luca fell deep into thoughts. Why did that never crossed his mind? Why would he acted like a whole ass creep asking someone he just met something like helping him practice kissing?

"Ike.... Maybe...." Luca trailed off.

"Mhm hmm?"

"Maybe, I do have a crush on Shu..." Luca admitted.

Ike sighed. "You're not saying this just because of what I said, right?"

"No! No, no. I get it now. Why I felt so frustrated when someone has a crush on Shu. I get why I don't mind kissing him..."

Ike stared at Luca for a brief moment. "Well, if that's what you concluded. So, what're you gonna do now?"

Luca looked down on his feet. "I'll, probably give him some time before apologising to him... I don't wanna add on any burden for him."

"Yeah, you do that. Make sure you don't mess up this time! He's a great guy, really." Ike said as he stared into Luca's eyes seriously.

"I know..." Luca sighed. "I'm going to fix this, Ike."

"You better."

~

"Uhm, hi Shu. Is this seat taken?"

"..."

"Shu? I'll just assume there's no one here." The girl sat down beside him on the park's bench.

"So, I was wondering if you're free this evening? We could grab some dinner, if you know what I mean." The girl nudged Shu with her shoulder.

"Sorry, uhm, I'm not in the mood right now, and, who are you?" Shu said uncomfortably, head still buried in his arms.

"Oh come on, it'll be fun. And you'll come to know me when we hang out." The girl winked, even though Shu's not looking at her.

"Sorry, but can you please leave me alone?" Shu begged, fighting his tears back.

"Come on, a little hang out wouldn't hurt."

"Girl, can't you see that he's CLEARLY uncomfortable?" Uki said as he approached them.

"Uh, who are you to talk to me like that?" The girl whipped her head towards the said man.

"He's mine, so what does that makes me? And can you do the offer of getting out of here, bitch?"

"Ugh! Whatever, it's not like he's the only hot guy here." The girl grumbled and stood up from the bench.

"Uh, fyi, he is indeed the hottest guy in the school campus, so, unlucky for you. Bitch."

"Ugh!" She stormed off.

Uki rolled his eyes and sat beside Shu.

"Hey, you okay? What's wrong? You look like a mess, Shu. Did you come back from a combat or something?" Uki asked as he patted Shu's back.

"Thanks, Uki. Nothing's wrong." Shu sniffled.

"Ha, as if. Something's definitely wrong. You don't have to tell me if you don't wanna."

Shu thought for a while and decided to tell Uki about what happened with Luca. He raised his head and look at Uki.

"Uhm, it's Luca..."

"Look, you don't have to force yourself to tell me." Uki stated concernly.

"It's fine, I'll tell you."

Shu then explained everything he remembered to Uki.

...

"What the fuck?"