'SLAP' the source of the small commotion was heard in the direction of the couple that walked before you. There was no need for you to look around to confirm other people's reactions because you already felt everyone's gaze on the two figures. The girl who was causing such a scene started trembling while the guy who was on the receiving end did nothing but stared right back at her.
'LIAR!' She shouted 'He'd never take me for just a friend. Why would he ever do that when he was the one who asked me out himself?'. The girl walked away, apparently didn't care to hear about his answer for her question. Now the guy who was left behind had all the attention all to himself.
Your stare joined with those people's around the campus. For some peculiar reason you were not willing to look away (or maybe you wanted to but you couldn't) and the guy must have felt its obviousness so he suddenly turned and glared your way. The anger you sensed from the deep crimson orbs could almost stop your heartbeat. You were stunned by a hint of sadness in his eyes but you'd managed to avert your eyes before he could cost you more than emotional attack. The next moment you decided to return the eye contact, he swept out to the ancient looking buildings ahead.
'Phew~, what a scene to witness this early in the morning. And I just started to think those two get back along quite well' your friend sighed helplessly. She tucked the messy part of her hair behind her ear. Her short golden locks looked so bright in the sun.
'You know them?' you looked up at her.
'Who doesn't' she shrugged 'You are just transferred so it is expected that you don't know them but they're quite famous around the campus, even back in their high school years too'.
'They ar- were going out then?' you corrected yourself, feeling bad for the guy if his row just a minute ago had turned out to be a public breakup.
'Hmm, I wouldn't say it like that. They're just childhood friends. The girl only started going out with another guy recently' Belle glanced upward in thinking.
That was when the awkward silent sneaked in. You had tons of questions in mind but couldn't seem to put those into words (nor that it was appropriate to bombard your friend for some juicy info on someone you didn't even know). It was then that you realized how quiet your other friend was. You turned to Lily whose face looked pale in comparison to the cheerful one on your other side.
'Are you alright, Lilly? You look really sick' you felt terrible not noticing her this whole time.
'I'm fine (y/n). I'm just a little worry about…'
'Let me guess..Gilbert?' Belle cut her off. She grinned happily at the glimpse of Lilly's widen eyes.
Lilly face was flushed with rose color. She nervously shook her head in denial. Belle laughed with all she had and still kept on going even when you gave her a warning glance.
'Oh, come on! You girls need to relax a bit. I was just teasing her. Besides, look how cute she is when she's flustered.' Belle wasn't wrong at all. You could never think of anyone who look more adorable than Lilly, especially when she was fidgeting like this.
'Anyways, she's still terribly quiet today. I think we should take her to the on-campus clinic and let her rest.'
'Yeah, you're right. But I have to go get my draft for the project. I'm getting late already.'
'Who's your partner?' Belle's uncharacteristic punctual attitude had triggered your suspicion.
'~Antonio~' She beamed. You felt your eyes rolled up at her respond.
'My, the project sure sounds like an excuse here' You muted to yourself.
