71 He is differen (1/2)

Sano was the perfect gentleman; he knew what to say to gain her trust. He knew how to break down her walls and enter her heart. He even pretended to understand how bad her mental health is, he even accompanied her to her appointments. He encouraged her and helped her. But who would have thought it would end up being a lie? A facade so she would let her guard down?

Yes, it was, it was all a lie. He hid behind that mask so well and acted out his role perfectly. Nobody around her suspected anything; they all saw him as a kind gentleman. That was why when they did break up, everybody thought the problem was her.

Sumire did not realize how badly her relationship with Sano affected her viewpoint on guys and romance. When she dated Kanagawa Ren for a short while, she still couldn't see it. It was only when Ren tried to touch her; she realized it. Ah, all men are scum. This is all they want from a girl. They do not desire anything else.

Kanagawa Ren was a strange man.

He did not care about going on dates with her. Whenever they went on a date or did anything, couple like; he looked bored.

He liked kissing and getting close to her. He liked taking baths together and talking.

She already saw the signs then, but she still fell for his trap. When he tried to touch her, Sano's words echoed in her mind like some sort of curse. His parting words about a guy and his needs. She felt disgusted and refused Ren.

Sumire recalled the hurt expression on his face then, but none of that mattered to her.

For the first time, Sumire felt revolted around men.

But Terashima Yuhi? Terashima Yuhi is different from them. She knew that from the way he held her last night. He touched her like she was some sort of rare jewel. He treated her so gently despite his words.

Sumire turned around, and the moment she did, she saw how tired Yuhi looked. His entire face and clothes drenched in sweat. Her eyes widened, could it be…

Her thoughts broke off when he slumped on her chest. ”Ah, wait? Yuhi?”

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Sumire did not have the strength to lift him to the infirmary. No, she could have done so. But at this time there would be a lot of people there. So this was the only thing she could do. She found an empty classroom and locked the door behind them. She turned to Yuhi, who laid down on the couch, his arm across his eyes, covering his face. He seemed to be in deep thought since he did not say a word since earlier.

”Hey, you like me, right?”

She looked away. ”I do.”

”Then don't run away from me. You frightened me, you know. You took some of your stuff with you too.”

She did plan on leaving and returning to her apartment. But when she got to her apartment, Sumire changed her mind. A few minutes in that place and she realized how cold and depressing that place was.

”You overheard what Shin and I said just now, so have some confidence.”

”I would have some more confidence if you came over here. Why are you standing at the door?”

”I am on lookout.”

Yuhi sighed. ”Nobody will come, everybody is in class now. Come over here, Sumire, or I will come to you.”

Her face color turned pale when she sensed his threatening tone. Geh, he is scary!! Since she arrived in Tokyo, Yuhi seldom scolds her. But whenever he does, she ends up regretting it so much. He is scary when he is mad.