Chapter - 4

Ace's p.o.v:

After coming out from Calix's room I thought, 'How can he think she'll accept him? She already likes someone. And that someone is Wil, my friend. I've stopped Sam many times from approaching Wil but she doesn't give up on her love mission. I don't know whether I can carry on with this because she's so persistent. And, I can't explain this to Calix either, because he likes her so much. I wonder what he sees in her. Anyways, Sam is the reason for him to smile again after what happened to him in the past so I don't have a choice though. Don't worry brother, I got your back.'

The next day at school, when I looked at Sam, she was staring at Will like always. Just stopping Sam from Wil won't make any progress, I have to do something about this.

I waited for Sam in the alleyway outside the college after classes ended, wearing a cap and a mask that covered half of my face because I knew Calix would follow her all the way to the bus terminal. And he did when I checked, so I made sure Calix was always walking behind Sam every minute.

I dragged Sam into the alleyway and closed her mouth with one hand while holding her both hands behind her with the other. I'm going to play the bad guy and wait for Calix to come and save her. This way, Calix will get a chance with Sam. She bit my hand while I was holding her! Shit! Is she biting people? As a pain reflex, I took my hand. She punched me in the stomach and kicked me in the knee using her chance. As a result, I tripped and fell to the ground.

Calix approached us. I expected him to assist me to stand but he also punched me!!! What's the deal with him?

Sam was thanking him for the help. Wait. Calix was not the name she mentioned. However, it was... Wil?

I rubbed my eyes and looked once more. Wil was the one who's standing in front of me. When did he come? When Will attempted to take my mask, I stood up and ran away, pushing them away.

Where the hell is Calix?

I messaged Calix asking, "Where are you?"

He replied, "I'm on the way to the library. I'll come home late. Inform mom for me."

Wow!

Sam's p.o.v:

"Many thanks for assisting me back there." Will was thanked for saving me from a stranger.

"It's fine. I have to leave now. Return home safely."

"I will!" I yelled as if I had won something.

'I wonder who that person is,' I thought. I took out the Pendrive that belonged to the man who had attacked me earlier. 'This pen drive looks very familiar to me. Why?' I stuffed it back into my bag and went home.

The next day at school, Clara said, "This is excellent progress! Thank him for his help. So that you can talk to him more."

I smiled and nodded.

During the lunch break, I said that I had some errands to do to my friends and stayed back in the classroom. I looked around the class and saw where Ace was seated. He was looking at his phone. I stood and went to where he was seated.

I placed the Pen Drive on the desk which I got from the man who attacked me and said, "I know that I'm not your type? What were you trying to do back then?"

He remained silent.

I continued, "Anyways, Thank you for what you did yesterday. You've been a big help to me and I could speak to him alone because of you. I don't know why you did that but thank you anyways. And, don't ever try to grab me, I bet that punch would have made you realise that you made a big mistake."

After college ended, while I was on my way home thinking about the gift for Wil, suddenly someone gave me a pat on the shoulder from behind. When I turned around to look who it was, Wil.

"Hi."

I waved my hand at him while greeting, "Hey!" with a wide smile on my face.

He started to walk along with me after greeting me. I looked at him in a confused way. Why is he walking with me?

He said, "I'll follow you in case that suspicious one may show up again!"

Awwww! That's very sweet!!

I smiled and said, "Thanks for that… but I doubt he will."

"And why is that?"

'Because he won't come after his identity is known.' I thought but showed my fist said, "Because after getting a punch from me, he must have understood this is not the girl who you want to mess up with!" and let out a laugh.

He laughed along with me.

Seeing him smiling like that I thought, 'I want to be there beside him and be the reason for all his smiles.' Sorry. If I'm too cheesy. Hahaha.

I figured if I hung out with him more, I'd be able to figure out what he likes and present it to him tomorrow for Valentine's Day while telling him how much I like him.

I inquired of Wil, "Hey! I still haven't thanked you for what you did yesterday! What do you expect in exchange?"

He looked at his phone and asked, "Shall we have a hotpot?"

"Hotpot?"

"I'm really hungry right now." he caressed his stomach while saying that. Why does he make my heart skip a beat with those adorable expressions?

I smiled and said, "I know where to get the best hotpot! Come along with me."

He nodded like a child.

After a while, I drove Will to the diner I wanted to take him to; it was outdoor, so we sat at a table outside.

The waiter approached us and said, "You always bring girls! Who is this handsome boy? I haven't seen him before with you. Is he your boyfriend?"

"He's my classmate." I grinned and smiled.

"A Friend," Wil corrected.

I'm not sure why, but it's a little painful. But that's fine. I'm now his friend. But it's better than a classmate label.

When the hotpot arrived, the aroma made me forget who I was with and I began to dig in. I noticed him smiling at the food while he was eating. I adore his grin. I wish I could see his smile every day. I wonder how he can be handsome and cute at the same time?

While eating, we talked about our clubs, and he finished before me. Was he really that hungry?

He stood there waiting for me to finish.

We started walking to the bus terminal after we finished eating. I inquired about his preferences if someone wanted to present something to him out of curiosity. He stated that anything is fine as long as we know who is sending it to us. Wow. That was incredible.

He said to me before we parted ways, "I enjoy spending time with you! We should do this often. And, thank you for the hotpot. I liked it!" And he walked away.

Am I dreaming?!?! I pinched my arm to confirm it.

He said something sweet… I just stood there nodding my head and walking back home without saying anything.

I examined what I had purchased for him at home. I carefully wrapped it. I set it on the table and went back to sleep, looking forward to tomorrow.

Valentine's day...