I like you~ [On Hold]

Chapter 8

[Ethan]

Alex's stare is making me quite uncomfortable. I couldn't even look at him as I stare at my hands placed on my lap. After Alex's outburst, I couldn't reply while my mind went through so many thoughts, but mostly replaying what has happened between Blake and I.

I heard Alex sighed. Frustration?

He suddenly leaned forward, grabbing my hands. "I would like to apologize Ethan."

My eyes was intently focused on our joined hands. I've never really had any physical contact experience with anyone, so this is weird. But I forced myself to look up to Alex. His face showed sincerity, and he gave an apologetic smile.

I titled my head, confused, "Why are you apologizing?"

"Blake."

That name just gave me the chills as I feel it travel down my spine. I nave no idea whats going on with my body.

"I don't understand." I admitted out loud. I really don't. This.. the whole situation that is happening right now.

Alex nodded, " I know. " He let go of my hands, leaning back on his seat. "I should've warned you beforehand. I'm sorry."

Why does he keep apologizing.

"Do you always apologize for Blake's behalf?" I asked.

Alex gave an embarrassed smile, as he rubbed his neck. "Not.. really.." His voice trailed off, and I was too focused on intricate lines on my palm that I didn't notice a new person being present. It was Kai.

"Hey there."

"Hi."I quietly replied.

Alex was giving Kai secret glances, and I'm no good with social interaction so I have no idea what they're trying to convey through their actions.

"Let's start from the beginning shall we?"

...

The rest of the day went by smoothly with no interruptions from Blake – all thanks to Alex and Kai. They promised that Blake wouldn't be bugging me anymore since they've talked to him.

The talk about Blake's past was awkward, and weird. I can see it in their faces as much as they wanted to hide it. But Alex was too obvious since he used to suffer from Blake before.

But thinking about now, I wouldn't say that I suffered from Blake. It's more like on the lines of strange. It's not something that I'm not familiar with, and I was not comfortable at how close he would be towards me. But now that I look back it, I actually had fun minus the awkwardness.

I've never really hanged out with anyone before.

I sighed and leaned back on my seat. My eyes were focused on the professor standing in front of the class but my thoughts were running around Blake. In my peripheral view, I can see Maya's head slowly falling as she used her palm to prop up her chin. She's obviously sleepy as she tried to control her eyes. Quite a comical sight and she's not even aware that sleep is slowly consuming her.

"Hey." I nudged her and she immediately sat up straight.

Her eyes widened at me, smiling slowly at me. "Yes?"

"You look tired."

She yawned covering her mouth with a hand, "It was supposed to be only one episode.."

"What?"

She waved her hand in front of her nose. "Nothing."

"Do I smell?" I suddenly asked, backing off bit.