Maybe the gods hate me. This is why I’m stuck with Ezra right now. I would have been thankful if it was Mitch, he was at least tolerable. But not this upperclassman! I don’t understand but I just can’t feel comfortable with him.
Whenever he’s near, I could feel anxiety swallowing me because he would often talk to me a lot and I suck at interacting with other people.
I spouted nonsense already when he was talking to me before. I’m scared that I might say something that I don’t want anyone to know. Although I'm aware that it’s rude not to answer at all, I still don’t want to.
“Mitch was searching for you. You just left without a word.” 
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My head was full of thoughts that they might be our neighbors, and I acted shamefully like that. “Was that his sister? No matter how I look at her, she’s too young to be his mom.” I grunted as I accidentally turned the water cold, which made me jumped due to surprise. Should I just take a cold shower to cool my head? Since the weather is not that cold, maybe I should do that. In the end, I couldn’t think of any way I could avoid meeting Ezra because he’s still my teammate. And worse? He’s the star player on our team. I ended up at the dining table with a sour expression which I think would also sour the atmosphere of our dinner if they could just see my eyes. Although I think they could feel what I feel because Alina’s quite fast to catch
“That was it?!” Ezra’s eyes widened, and I blinked thousands of times. We’re both surprised because of how I suddenly raised my voice like that. “It’s my first time hearing you talk so much and even raising your voice like that.” He said while blushing even harder. I don’t understand why he’s shy now when he’s oblivious to many things.And I didn’t even expect him to think about things like ‘embarrassing.’ He started scratching the back of his head. “I might look like I don’t care about other people’s circumstances, but I don’t want you to hate me… as you said.” He whispered the last words he said, which made me unable to hear them.
Due to surprise, I accidentally bumped my head on the door, which caused me to curl up while holding onto my head.What's his problem? If he didn't move that close, then I wouldn't become flustered like this. "Are you okay?" I was surprised when Ezra kneeled on the floor and looked at me with worry in his eyes. "Did I scare you? I'm sorry! I think you hit your head too hard. Should I look at it?" He asked me with such a sweet tone that I couldn't reply. He leaned to me and caressed my head, but his face was closer to mine than before, making me flustered. "That must have hurt," Ezra said while still having his face near me. I could feel mine heating up as I averted my gaze.
They left after that. "What was the purpose of doing that?" I mumbled as I got up. "And you don't call people queer just because we're not made out of pure muscles just like you blockheads are." When I turned around, I didn't expect to see Ezra.Wait! Did he heard what I've said?! Ezra smiled at me and didn't talk to me any further. The training started, and not like his usual self, he didn't approach me nor looked at me. I might end up thinking that I did something wrong to him because of how Ezra averts his gaze and avoid me. He didn't do that this morning though. What's wrong with him now? "Gather everyone." We all we
I got flustered when he turned to face me while still not letting go of my arm. "No one should get used to being bullied like that. You're a precious person. You must treasure yourself like how your parents' treasures you." Those words didn't sit right with me, and I pulled my arm away. "How would I do that? I don't know the feeling of being treasured." Ezra was definitely surprised by what I've said. I don't even know the reason why I've said that. I'm usually not like this. And because of that, I now again feel awkward being with him. Can I please stop spouting nonsense when I'm with him? I'm already uncomfortable enough! Why do I have to make things worse? Stop making my life even more awkward, self.
Ezra tilted his head with his forehead creased. “I don’t think I understood your question.” That’s when I realize something. He’s naturally kind! The actions he showed me were just him being himself, but I overthought about it and expected that I was some special person towards him. This will definitely make me look weird in his eyes now! Again, why do I keep embarrassing myself in front of this upperclassman?! I tidied my table as I stood up. “F-Forget it. I-I was just silly.” I was too shy to even look at him. “Thank you for helping me.” I could also feel his shyness without looking at his face and even with his cheery tone. “It’s no problem. You can always ask me for help.” He pats my head once again, making me conscious of him all over.
H-Huh? Mitch? This incredible and bright Mitch? Was bullied? That's absurd! How could they bully such a nice person like him? Do bullies just bully anyone they want to make fun of? Even if they're fantastic and great people? Mitch chuckled after seeing my blank expression because of how surprised I was. "That's why whenever our upperclassmen talk to me or make me hear how they hate us, I couldn't talk back. I'm afraid that they might bully me like how my teammates bullied me before." He pulled his knees together as he gazed on the ground while still holding onto my hand. "My former teammates would often as me if I'm a girl or gay, and they would even touch me everywhere." I gasped. How could people do that to him? They're horrible!
Devon scoffs. "Don't tell me Ezra rejected the idea of me being the official setter?" He glared at Ezra, who just smiled at him. "And what do you mean about my attitude? I didn't do anything to that pipsqueak or any other teammates." Hearing that makes coach Alfred sighs. "You're already bullying him by calling him with that name, so stop. No matter what you say, my decision won't change until your attitude does. You're all dismissed now. Don't forget to cool down and stretch." Coach Alfred left after that. He must be busy with paper works too, since he's also a teacher. I think I've heard that besides being the coach and faculty adviser of the boys' volleyball team, he's also a P.E and mathematics teacher, which is impressive. Captain too