The next day at school, Marcus kept asking about Ramon Vale and Eli Thorne's interaction. Deeming it unusual.
Eli Thorne but his lips in silence, looking uncomfortable to speak on the topic. He wasn't deliberately hiding the truth from Marcus . He just didn't know how to say it. The situation seemed so preposterous that He herself hadn't entirely accepted it.
Marcus saw his embarrassment and did not keep on pursuing the matter further. He knew that although Aria looked usually cowardly, He was actually very stubborn especially recently. It was useless to interrogate his about something He didn't want to talk about. "Forget it. Anyway, it's not disadvantageous for you to be friends with Sarah Ruan!"
It's fine as long as you don't suffer a loss, thought Marcus .
Aria hummed and nodded. To express his gratitude He shared half of his breakfast with Yun Lin.
Yun Lin was happy and accepted it without furthis thought munching on the sandwich.
At noon, Eli Thorne quickly tidied his desk and moved with the after-school crowd to go and hide in the library. his phone had been left in the drawer of his classroom. He had actually done it on purpose, as He didn't want to see any more messages belonging to Sarah Ruan. He wanted to put her off until He gave up willingly on his own.
He used that as a silent rebellion, hoping the othis party would understand his intentions, and be merciful in letting his go.
While doing his homework, the hours passed quickly. Aria eventually left the library as He hadn't eaten lunch and his stomach was protesting in hunger. He turned towards the cafeteria, bought two burgers and ate them on the way back to class.
As He climbed up the stairs, He was startled by what He saw in the corridor.
At the entrance if his class, a tall and powerful youth was leaning against the white wall. The loose school uniform could not conceal his well proportional body. One long leg was straightened while the othis was slightly bent, indicating a waiting posture.
Eli Thorne was taken a back. Wondering how long He had been waiting there for her.
As if noticing the stare, the youth turned his head and met Eli Thorne's eyes. At his expression, Eli Thorne's heart throbbed. Perhaps Sara Ruan's eyes were too clear, but He could easily read the sadness that deleted by in those eyes. Like a loyal dog that had just seen it's owner after being abandoned.
Aria averted his gaze. He felt a little scared but also a bit regretful. It seemed like He had really hurt her.
Ramon Vale looked at Aria Infront of his a few steps away, his eyes feel on the half eaten burger in his hands for two seconds. Only then did He drop his gaze and turned to leave.
At that moment, Aria realised Sarah had been carrying some takeout. There was a trash can in a corner of the corridor.
When Ramon Vale passed by it, He threw the cold takeout away. The person He had bought it for was already eating, it was no longer needed.
Back in his own class. Sarah who had not slept a wink, coming straight back to school from a mission just to see his only to be disappointed, flew into a rage and kicked over his chair.
Aria back in his class checked his phone. There were four messages sent by Sarah at noon.
'Baby where are you?'
'Quickky reply to my texts. Once the food gets cold, it wouldn't be nice to eat.'
'You don't want to eat with me?'
'I'll wait for you anyway.'
After reading through all the messages, Eli Thorne's mood became gloomy.
He really didn't think Ramon Vale would be so persistent.
Originally they had not interacted at all. Then, out of nowhere He had said that He wanted to pursue her. It it was anyone else, would they have accepted it immediately?
Distressed, Eli Thorne slumped on his desk and used a book to cover his face.
his mind was filled with images of Sarah Ruan's sad departure. He was obviously a very proud person but was still willing to reveal the soft and hurt side of her.
It seemed like his own heart was softening as well.
"Eli Thorne."
Suddenly being called out while zoning out , Eli Thorne hurriedly lifted his head and looked at the teachis who was staring at his with a frown.
He immediately sat upright to better pay attention and emptied his mind, not daring to think about it further. The softness that had started to take root in his heart also disappeared altogether.
He only later recalled the matter when He was lying in bed after his shower that night.
He picked up his phone and opened Sarah Ruan's WeChat page. The last message was "I'll still wait for you" at 01: 20 pm.
He was hesitating as He typed and deleted, always lacking the courage to send the message. He felt extremely fretful and rolled around, hugging his pillow.
On the othis end, Ramon Vale was also staring at his phone. He had already been staring at the screen for nearly an hour but they were still now signs of activity.
Finally He lost his cool and sent two words: Aria asleep?
Aria was surprised and immediately replied: I thought you were angry.
Followed by: Sorry, I left my phone in class.
After that He really didn't have anything more to say.
Ramon Vale stared at the screen if his phone a few minutes more. He knew that Aria was not interested in her, He had made it clear that He was into boys, although He didn't know why He had retracted that message, He was still happy and when He said He would consider it instead, He treated it as a spark of hope.
He thought that meant that He had a chance, but He didn't expect it to be so out of reach. Putting his phone down, He leaned against the van, closed his eyes to rest for the impending job He had taken up.