His Race (YiZhan Fanfiction)

Chapter 5: Unexplained Feeling

My second-period class just ended. I stretched my arms and cracked my neck as I made my way to our building. My second-period class was just in the building next to ours.

I haven't seen Yibo yesterday morning, and I did not have time to look for him in the afternoon. Did he eat the food that I brought? I hope so.

I scratched my nape and looked at my watch, in just a few minutes and it will be break time soon.

As I was about to step out of the building where I just had my class, I saw a familiar figure just meters away from the entrance of our building. I tried to look closely and I was right, it was Yibo. I was about to call him when I saw a girl in front of him. My brows met, why are they talking in front of the building? and some classes have not ended yet, they are alone together. Does this girl does not have any class? I sighed, it's good to be young, they can ditch class whenever they want. I shook my head.

Now I'm getting curious about what they are talking about. I hid silently on a bush near them. I can't hear their conversation properly. Then I realized, why am I even hiding? I rolled my eyes at myself. It's not like I did something wrong.

Just then, when I was about to go out, I heard Yibo's deep voice. "Okay," he answered. My heart skipped a bit, I don't know why but I felt nervous all of a sudden.

I immediately stood up from where I was hiding and I saw them both jolt from surprised.

"S-Sir?" The girl stuttered upon seeing me sprung out of nowhere.

"Zh-Zhan-ge? What are you doing there?" Yibo asked with his surprised expression.

I faked a smile at him, "I lost something and I thought I dropped it here." I said and chuckled awkwardly.

"By the way, don't you have a class?" I asked the girl he was talking to.

"U-Uhm, I don't have sir." She said half whispering and lowered her head.

"You're done with practice?" I faced Yibo and faked a smile.

He scratched his nape, "I'll be going after we talk." He said calmly.

I just nodded at them. "Okay then, I think I can't find what I lost here. Have a good talk." I waved at them and faked a smile. My heart is throbbing.

I clicked my tongue when I was already far away for them to hear me. Why do I even care? It's the youngsters' conversation. Why am I even feeling this, there's a sting in my heart. I massaged my temple, maybe I feel like this because he is not relying on me anymore. I let out a deep sigh, he's really growing so fast and being apart from me.

I hope he would always depend on me, I'm his brother. My shoulders drooped, this is annoying I'm getting so sentimental. I need to distract myself.

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After a long day, I got out of the shower. That was refreshing.

I looked for my phone and stared at Yibo's number. Should I call? What if he's busy?

I threw my phone on the bed. Maybe not.

But then I felt uneasy, I stormed out of my room. I need some water. that's right! I'm dehydrated that's why I feel so uneasy.

After drinking water, I can still feel this uneasiness. I ran into my bedroom and slump myself on my bed. I need sleep, that's what I need.

I fixed myself on the bed and tried closing my eyes. But I can't sleep! my senses do not want me to sleep!

I sat on my bed and grabbed my phone. I should call him. argh! I'm getting anxious.

I dialed his phone number, after ringing for too long, someone answered.

"Ah, yes?" A voice of a female? I glanced on my phone to see if I dialed a wrong number, but it's not. It was Yibo's number.

"Where is Yibo?" I asked. My hands are trembling, my heart was beating crazy. I can't seem to calm down. What is this feeling?

"He's on practice. By any chance is this Mr. Xiao?" She asked from the other line.

"a-ah y-yes." I stuttered. I can't speak properly. Why is a girl answering Yibo's phone and it's already evening.

"I'll tell him you called Mr. Xiao. Is there anything you want me to tell him?" She asked politely.

"N-nothing" I answered and dropped the call immediately. I feel uncomfortable and uneasy. My heart is beating crazily like it's going to burst.

I facepalmed. I don't know this feeling anymore. I closed my eyes, and let my mind wander.

What if something might happen between them? I clicked my tongue and slapped myself, why do I even care about this kids whereabouts?

I scratched my head in frustration, that's not the case! Why is Yibo hiding this thing from me? It's not like him to do such things? Especially for me? He would always tell me everything!

I sighed, I didn't even think about that Yibo's a grown man now. He also has his own life, his private life. He's young and he's free to enjoy his life, even if it's about love.

I should not interfere just because he grew with me by his side. I sighed and opened my phone.

"Good luck with your race" I texted him and put my phone on the desk beside my bed.

All I can do for now is support him in anything that he does. If he needs help in something I'm always here for him to guide him.

I covered my body with the blanket and closed my eyes. I hope he'll be happy always. I closed my eyes and sighed. I need to sleep now, I still have classes tomorrow. "Good night Zhan ge" mimicking him the way he said good night to me every night when he was still a kid.

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