STRAWBERRIES & CIGARETTES

CHAPTER 12

Two weeks later, neither of them knows what to do.

For the past few weeks, Harae has been bombarded with Mark. How are she and Mark? What does she think about Mark? Are they getting along now? Are they getting closer?

Harae felt like her world was now surrounded by Mark's name echoing in her ears and with Mark's face in front of her every single second.

Meanwhile, Chenle started screwing women in continuous one-night stands. He is either seen at the university or at Cherry High, and his friends are already wondering why he hasn't been in his apartment for days.

His sleeping schedule is also messed up, not to mention his constant projects and other school-related activities.

Chenle was a little envious of his friends, who looked so chill and problem-free. Actually, he was like that too. He didn't know what changed.

There are so many reasons that he can think of, but at some point, seeing Harae's name in his contacts bothers him.

For two weeks, they haven't communicated with each other; neither of them made the first move.

They do see each other on campus sometimes, but they never have a chance to do anything except stare.

People weren't aware of their arrangement anyway. They didn't have to know.

"Stop!", Renjun suddenly popped up in front of him, making him flinch in surprise.

Chenle's brow rose in question, and Renjun began glaring at him.

"Are you purposely hiding from us?"

"No, why would I hide?"

"So, any problems recently?"

"None", Chenle intended to pass by, but the latter spread his arms wide to block him.

"You're obviously hiding something."

"Jun, I have to go."

"Mm", Renjun shook his head. "You know you can talk to us about anything. And when I meant anything, it's anything, everything that you can share. Le, I know you. Even if you have the slightest problem with your dates, the first person that you contact is me."

"It's just that...", he sighs. "It doesn't even concern you."

"Mhm, so there's really something bugging you?"

"Is it considered like that?", Chenle hummed. "Maybe."

"Hmm, okay. Guys, hold him."

"What?", Chenle was surprised to see Sungchan and Jisung holding each of his shoulders, preventing him from moving away.

Renjun grinned, "Let's go to Dery's. They got good snacks."

"Good god, I swear", Chenle can also curse them on his mind, no choice as they drag him with them.

At Dejun and Hendery's dormitory unit, the six are sprawled on the living area. Three boxes of pizza were messily opened, and there are also different bags of chips on the coffee table.