Chapter 23: In Between

Kira’s POV

I lost my appetite to eat when Vince suddenly left. Adding to that is the unexplainable tension between each of us here that I can’t understand where it is coming from.

That’s why I decided to leave as well. But it seems like I’m not the only one troubled here. Because I also noticed the concern of others.

However, I didn’t expect Mikan to join me.

Damn.

I hesitated at first. But because I didn’t want others to notice my uneasiness towards her, I just nodded and let her be.

“What is it this time?” I asked her the moment we got outside the dining hall. I kept my gaze straight ahead while walking quickly. I don’t want to be rude, but I just can’t help it right now. This isn’t like me.

I felt her shrug, her arm still clinging to mine. It seems like she doesn’t mind that I’m practically dragging her along. I also noticed the hostile glares we received from everyone we passed by. While the others started whispering to each other.

“You said you had something to do. I just want to