Chapter 30: High School (3)

Dylan's POV

I had a hard time stopping my sneeze, and I grabbed the tissue Bernie gave me and covered my nose. My mother hastily pushed the door in. She reluctantly said: "I forgot to turn on the smoke machine. Hurry up!"

"What happened, Bernie?" Miss Lily immediately followed. As soon as she saw my pitiful face, she was so surprised that her eyes widened: "Dylan, what's wrong with you? Did Bernie bully you? You must tell us if he bullies you, and I'll re-educate Bernie!"

I quickly waved my hand, then walked out of the kitchen with Bernie. After turning on the smoke extraction system, my mother replied, "Don't worry, Lily! Since Dylan can't stand the smell of oil smoke, his nose is a bit sensitive."

She said, "oh," and then followed us outside. At this time, my father also changed into comfortable clothes at home. He took my place to welcome the White family. But because of that, I couldn't ask Bernie why he kept hiding from me for so long. After that meal, my family and Bernie became