THE AVENGED OF LALISA MANOBAN

6 - CRYING

Lisa's POV...

I was walking happily when I saw Jen running, and I think she's crying. So I followed her, and now we're here on the rooftop.

She's crying.

I can see her.

I can hear her.

She's in pain.

I don't know, but it hurts watching her like this.

I know I only met her that night, but there's a part of me that doesn't want her to be like this.

So I approached her and hugged her, and I felt that she was surprised.

"Shh, it's okay," I said, and I felt her hug me back.

"Just cry," I said to her and hugged her tightly.

"What happened?" I asked, but she didn't answer and just cried.

"It's okay, I'm here," I said and looked at her face.

And when I saw her face, I regretted it.

It hurt me, and I felt sorry for her.

Her eyes were so red from crying.

"You can tell me anything. I promise I will not tell anyone," I said.

"I'll help you with it. So, what happened?" I asked, but she just shook her head.

"B-babe," someone said from behind us.

I saw Jen look surprised and let go of the hug, and when I looked at her, her face showed no emotion.

I looked at Taehyung, who was now crying.

"W-why a-are you hugging?" he said.

I felt him hold my hand.

"We're in a relationship, so don't ever bother her," she said coldly, but I could see in her eyes that she was hurting.

"Let's go," she said and pulled me away.

When we were far enough, I hugged her immediately.

"Why did you do that?" I asked.

"Did you two fight?" I asked.

"Are you in a relationship with him?" I asked.

"Sorry, I ask too many questions," I apologized.

"Just let it out. I'm here to listen," I said.

"You know, let's get out of here. Let's eat some ice cream," I said.

"N-no, I'll j-just sta--"

I didn't let her finish as I held her hand and walked away.

I saw everyone looking at us, but I just ignored it.

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After we bought ice cream, I dragged her to the park.

"Try it, it's delicious," I said and ate the ice cream, but she just looked at the ice cream and said nothing.

"What happened?" I asked her.

"It's okay if you don't want to say it," I said. "Just eat my ice cream."

"Go on, your ice cream will melt if you don't eat it," I told her, and she looked at me and I smiled sweetly at her.

"Start eating, it would be a waste," I said, and I saw her start eating her ice cream, and I smiled.

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Thank you," she said to me, and we were in front of her house, and it was so huge compared to where we stayed at the hotel. I thought she was just a normal person, but it turns out she's wealthy.

"Thank you for comforting me," she said to me and looked into my eyes, so I found myself staring at her beautiful eyes.

"It's nothing. Just remember, I'm here for you whenever you have a problem," I said to her and smiled sweetly, and she smiled back at me slightly.

"Also, we should act in school like we're dating," she said, and I just nodded.

"Alright, if you say so," I said and laughed.

"I'm serious," she said seriously.

"You're always serious," I said and pouted.

"Okay, I'll go first. It's getting late. And remember, I'm always here," I said and winked at her before leaving.

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While walking, I didn't realize that tears were already falling.

"Tskk.

Why am I getting hurt?

I just met her.

And now I'm crying.

You're so stupid, Lisa."

I wiped away my tears and chuckled.

"I must be feeling sorry for her.

Deep breath