"Is this really okay?"
Jiang Hai asked as his eyes focused on their newly formed cheerleading team with Lulu's idea.
"Don't worry. Teacher has given his permission. At least there is something the two of them can do."
Zhang Yiran said as he pointed to Lulu and Ah Fei. Jiang Hai nodded. Mu Zhe stared into Lulu's face. It was as if his mind remembered something. But everything was blurry.
"Jiang Hai."
Mu Zhi called after a long silence.
"Hmmm..."
"Do you remember when we were in middle school, our basketball club also had a cheerleading club too right?"
Mu Zhe asked. Jiang Hai nodded.
"Do you have any pictures of them?"
Mu Zhe asked. Jiang Hai stared at Mu Zhe's face deeply. His brow furrowed.
"Since when have you been interested in knowing all that?"
Jiang Hai asked in puzzled. Mu Zhe gave Jiang Hai his side eyes. "Just give it to me. No need to ask too many questions." Jiang Hai smiled awkwardly as he took out his cell phone. "What's wrong with this kid?" He muttered in his heart. But he also followed his friend's wishes.
"If I don't delete it, it's will be here. If it's not, I'll try asking Ruo Yue later. I think she still has it saved."
Jiang Hai said as he searched for the picture he meant in his phone's memory.
"Luckily, I have it saved on Uthogram. Here, you can take a look at it until you vomit."
He said as he gave Mu Zhe his cell phone. Mu Zhe gave Jiang Hai a death glare. While pretending to try to punch Jiang Hai, Mu Zhe snatched Jiang Hai's cell phone. He was sure there were secrets related to Lulu in his memory. And he wouldn't feel satisfied as long as he couldn't remember them all.
His fingers stopped scrolling through each picture on Jiang Hai's Uthogram page. He quickly clicked on the picture that caught his attention. The picture of the first time they won third place in the school basketball event. They took a picture with their school cheerleading team. Everyone's face looked cheerful except for one.
Mu Zhe enlarged the picture. He was right. He was there. His eyes were clearly only for him. There was no smile on his lips. His eyes were sharp. Mu Zhe turned to look at Lulu. "Do you hate me or like me?" He asked to himself. No answer. His heart suddenly felt heavy.
After practice, they're prepared to go home. Ah Fei held Lulu's hand and didn't want to let go. Even though Lulu tried to push him away many times, Ah Fei didn't want to loosen his gripped. He glued himself to Lulu like an octopus.
"What's wrong with you today?"
Lulu asked.
"I'm coming with you."
He whispered. Afraid of being overheard by Zhang Yiran who was still busy chatting with Mu Zhe and Jiang Hai.
"You know I have to work right?"
Lulu asked.
"It's okay. I didn't bother you. I just sat quietly. I promise I won't bother you at work."
He said. His face was inviting sympathy.
"How are you going to go back to the dormitory? Do you dare to go back alone?"
Lulu asked. Hearing that question made Ah Fei fall silent. His face kept his head down in sadness. Lulu let out a heavy sigh.
"Did senior Zhang knows?"
Lulu asked. Ah Fei shook his head. Lulu let out a heavy sigh again.
"Okay. You'll go back with Mu Zhe and Jiang Hai later. They usually hang out at the restaurant before going back."
Lulu give his suggestion. Ah Fei kept quiet while pouting his mouth. His real intention was to spend the night at Lulu's house.
He couldn't bear to study anymore. Every day Zhang Yiran would force him to study. Maths, economics, English, historical, biology, everything make his brain almost break down.
"Ah Fei."
Ah Fei flinched. Slowly he turned to look at Zhang Yiran. His grip tightened until Lulu winced in pain.
"I'm not going back to the hostel tonight. If you're scared, you can sleep in Mu Zhe and Jiang Hai's room."
He said. Mu Zhe and Jiang Hai quickly nodded. So do Ah Fei. Happiness was clearly visible on his face. At least he didn't have to study that night.
"Okay guys. I'll go first."
Zhang Yiran said as he walked away.
"Okay. Be careful."
The others answered as they walked towards Lulu and Ah Fei.
"Okay. Let's go back."
Jiang Hai said as he tightly clasped his two juniors. Mu Zhe gave Jiang Hai a death glare. He signaled Jiang Hai to release his hand from Lulu and Ah Fei's shoulders.
Jiang Hai frowned. "What now?" But looking at how fierce Mu Zhe gaze on him, he didn't have any choices other than agreed.
Mu Zhe smiled. He quickly threw the key to Jiang Hai. He clasped Ah Fei and Lulu's hands as fast as possible and dragged them to run away together with him.
"You lock the door! Whoever late, will pay for dinner!"
Mu Zhe shouted as he sped away with his two Juniors who were limping after him.
"Hey! This is not fair."
Jiang Hai shouted. He quickly ran out of the arena. Locked the door and ran after his friend who was already meters away.
***
"Arghhh!!!!"
From a distance, a scream was heard between life and death. Ru Yi came out of the kitchen. So did Ru She and the others. Looking for the source of the scream.
From a distance, they saw a group of three schoolchildren running like they were being chased by a wild animal.
"Hurry up Lulu! Ah Fei! He'll catch us!"
Mu Zhe shouted as he ran as fast as he could.
"Arghhh!!!!"
They shouted in unison as soon as they arrived at the restaurant. Sitting in their usual place while panting heavily.
"What happened? Why are you running like you're being chased by a wild animal?"
Ru Yi asked as he gave each of them a glass of water.
"It's really wild and dangerous, boss."
Lulu replied as he tried to gasped his breath. He gulped his water greedily. Quenching his unbearable thirst after being dragged to running like crazy by Mu Zhe.
"Perfttt..."
Mu Zhe and Ah Fei tried to hold back their laughter. Lulu's reaction was indeed extraordinary at that moment. Lulu, who was usually just stiff without a reaction. Mu Zhe smiled contentedly.
Ru Yi watched on the street. Looking for the group of wild animals they meant. His eyes caught Jiang Hai's face, which was already panting from exhaustion. He quickly turned around and returned to the kitchen. "Wild beast!" He muttered.
He reluctant to face Jiang Hai. He had already given Jiang Hai permission to be with Ru She. And he didn't want anything to do with Jiang Hai anymore. That was enough for him.
He was sure Jiang Hai could give Ru She happiness. And he also sure that Jiang Hai was not someone who took such matters lightly.
"It's time for me to accept the offer and end this feeling for good."
Ru Yi said while tightly gripping his chest. Unbeknownst to Ru Yi, someone heard his every words.