"Today is just an ordinary day, haha ~"
That's what I said to myself this morning — no, it was not. 🥲
Actually I was happy today as the AI was under the patch update — again.
But due to extra tuition, all of the Form 3 students were required to return to school — just to waste our time listening to something useless. 🙄
You see? It was fine to go back to school, but the first problem of the day — my bike's broken. 🥲
I have to take the bus to school.
I waited for a few minutes until the bus arrived.
Just at the moment the door was about to close.
"Wait!"
Someone from the outside shouted at the driver and a girl in school uniform rushed in exhaustedly.
You know? I was actually going to ignore and continue my mobile game, until I noticed the girl taking so long at the front.
I took a peek and noticed she was looking for her purse as she searched from her pockets and her school bag.
"Sorry, do you mind if I pay it next time? I promise."
"It doesn't work that way, miss."
She was begging the driver if she could take the ride, while everyone at the back was already annoyed by her delay as I heard…
"What's wrong with her?"
"Is that a poor beggar?"
"She can't even afford the trip fee? She doesn't have parents?"
Yeah, don't be surprised — people in my country are more toxic than poisonous material.
I bet if I submit these people to some chemistry experimental lab, they can pay me millions.
I took a look at the time — welp, about to be late. 😐
At the same time I took a look at the toxic crowd, I decided to do something that risked my future peaceful life. 💀
I walked to the front and scanned my card at the scanner.
*BEEP—*
Me: There.
After saying that I walked back to my seat and continued my game.
Look, just to make this crystal clear — I'm not paying a hero here.
The trip fee was just several cents each time you get in, to me it's worth spending just to prevent myself from being late for school tuition.
But then, just when I sat back to my seat — the girl came and sat next to me. 💀
I mean like...could you sit somewhere else. 💀💀💀
Please??? 💀
Her: Thank you.
Me: No problem.
Her: May I have your phone number please?
...
Huh? 💀
In case you didn't know —I wasn't looking at her as I focused on my game.
I know it's rude — but that's how you build your social insulator. 😌
To be honest? I was shocked when she asked for my number.
Me: Uh…why?
Her: Don't get me wrong….
I didn't….I mean I haven't.
Her: I just want to…see if you're free that I can return you the….money.
Me: That's not a big deal, forget it.
Her: No, I must! My mom said, when a man helps you out, he must be desiring something worthy of a woman in return, right?
...
Seriously, what am I listening to right now??? 😭😭😭
Me: No, that's not true.
I told her while keeping my eyes on the screen.
Her: I'm serious, I can pay with everything.
Me: I'm serious too, it's not a big deal.
After saying that, she didn't reply with anything.
Suppose the trip should be short, but the duration today feels like a year.
*GRRRR*
Uh? 💀
I heard something rumbling like a roar, so I took a quick peek outside to see if there's a lion next to us.
...
*GRRRR*
What the hell was that!!! 💀
I know it shouldn't be, but it sounds scary!!! 😭😭😭
Could it be the engine!!!???
Tyre broken???
Or...the bus is actually a Transformer???💀💀💀
Her: Sor..Sorry, I haven't had any breakfast this morning.
...
Ah~! I see — so she's the Transformer.
…..
Hold on!!!
Should this be the sound coming from humans??? 💀💀💀
What are you sitting next to me!!!??? 😭😭😭
Her: I rushed out this morning, I almost missed the bus…uh?
She stopped talking as I handed out a pack of biscuits to her.
Her: No no no, I can't take it.
Me: Just eat, I still have more.
Her: But…
I immediately dropped it onto her hand as the enemy already spotted our base!!! 😭😭😭
I wish I could hack into the game. 🥲
Minutes later, she opened it and started to eat.
Her: You want some?
Me: I'm good.
Her: I can feed you if you want it.
No thanks, I'm good. 😑
Me: Just...don't starve yourself, it's all yours.
Her: Okay.
After finishing up the biscuit, she drank the water and put the plastic pack into her pocket.
Her: Hey.
Me: Hmm?
Her: I thought boys would flirt with girls when they sit together.
Me: Sorry, not me.
Her: Well, that's what my mom told me.
Me: O…okay.
I was not listening as I was trying my best to reach the airdrop, hoping there would be a rare weapon dropped.
Just when I was thinking the topic ended, I can't believe she just started a new one. 🥲
Her: The safe zone is shrinking.
Me: Yeah.
But do you mind leaving us some social distance please? — she came near me just to take a look at my screen.
Me: Uh…do you mind…
Her: Oh no!
My avatar was being attacked as the HP value dropped very quickly until I hid behind the wall.
...
Now what?
I can't focus as she gets closer. 😭😭😭
Suddenly, the bus turned left and she was sliding to the right as she was unbalanced.
Her: Ahh—!
I quickly grabbed her arm and pulled her back.
Yes — I can't believe I did that too. 😭😭😭
The moment I grabbed it, I could clearly feel my hand touching something...
Second Yes — it was something I wished I could undo my by clicking ctrl + z !!!😭😭😭
Yes again — I can feel my hand have nudged something soft like a sponge, it was real.
And Yes — the first thing I did after that was quickly let go. 💀
Her: Thanks.
I nodded and locking my sights onto the screen — I was terrified by what I just did.
Her: You…touched it?
WHY—!!! 😭😭😭
WHY MENTIONNING IT!!!
Me: I…I…I'm sorry.
Her: It's okay. It's…it's just an accident.
...
Huh?
That's it?
I was expecting a slap from her.
No way, I must apologize properly.
Just when I was about to put the phone down….
Me: I'm truly sorry...
Her: O…oh lo…look! Last one!
She came back closer to look at my screen again, her head was at my side as I could clearly see her ears turning red.
She noticed the number of elimination had only two remaining which forced me to continue the game.
I bet she's trying to break the tension for both of us.
...
A few minutes later, I tried my best to take down the enemy and finally won the battle royale.
Her: Yes!!!
And finally, she sat back properly which at the same time the bus arrived at school.
We all got down from the bus.
Her: Thanks for the biscuit, Rin.
...
Uh?
I swear, I never — ever told her my name during the entire trip. 💀
Who're you??? 💀
She turned back and waved at me as she was about to leave.
The face, it's familiar.
Her: You don't remember me?
Me: Uh….
Her: Hold on.
She took out a band and tied her hair into a ponytail at the side of her head.
Her: Now?
...
I swear to God — I froze again while almost dropping my phone into the drain.
Her: So, see you again?
I nodded as I didn't know what to reply.
I was completely shocked as I had no idea that the girl I paid for the trip fee, handed over my biscuit, and chatted with me all along….
Her: You know, I don't know but….it feels familiar, when I'm with you.
...is she saying I'm weird???
Her: Alright, see ya.
Without saying anything, she smiled and waved at me before she bounced away…
I gently waved my hand, trying to put myself back together.
Hold on, wait a second.
Other than the incident last time...we met before???
Huh???
...
And yes, the girl sitting next to me all along the trip — was Lydia. 💀