在 school gate with the girl and the older male. He stopped at the corner to check her status when he saw the girl fall on the ground with a black streak spreading across her face. His expression remained calm as he asked, “What happened?”
“I got stung by something,” she admitted hesitantly, covering her mouth and nose with her hands.
The older male tilted his head slightly as if he had seen something he didn’t want to acknowledge. His tone carried a mix of concern and distant indifference.
“You’re fine,” he said firmly, leading her away from the scene with a professional demeanor that was both intimidating and oddly comforting.
The girl’s heart skipped a beat at his calmness. She had always been drawn to him despite their obvious mismatch in ages and personalities. He was the type who could make her feel like she was the only important person in the world with just a smile.
But as they walked side by side down the street, something inside her told her that their paths might not be as divergent as he made them out to be. The older male’s eyes flickered with a hint of interest as they passedby another shop, and his words carried an unspoken invitation.
“You know how it is,” he mentioned casually, “Sometimes the closest people are the ones you least expect to see.”
The girl blushed deeply at his words. She had always been curious about him but never really thought about the complexities of their relationship.
As they continued walking together, she couldn’t help but wonder if he would notice her growing interest in him. And if he would chose to take it further or not…
By the time they reached home, the day was already growing old, and their hands were full of bags. But as they walked hand-in-hand into the house, the weight of what lay ahead felt heavier than ever before.
