Chapter 88 True Feelings
As I walked down the hallway, I couldn't help but curse myself for overreacting. I had finally managed to get close to her, but my temper had caused me to ruin it. I decided to give myself some time to cool off and think things through. After a couple of minutes of scolding myself, I finally managed to regain my composure. My emotions had gotten the best of me this time, and I knew I needed to apologize and make amends for my words. It's not right for me to talk to her like that. Taking a deep breath, I headed back to find her, hoping to salvage what remained of our conversation and possibly rebuild the connection I had so recklessly damaged.
Unfortunately, I couldn't locate her anywhere. I even went to her classroom, and they informed me that she had left early because she wasn't feeling well. Normally, teachers might doubt such reasons, but she was a model student, so nobody questioned it .
'I'm such an idiot. I managed to orchestrate a perfect crime, but I can't even win over one girl,' I sighed to myself, feeling a sense of hopelessness wash over me. "She's just a high school girl, and I'm already struggling." Then, a sudden realization hit me like a bolt of lightning after thinking about the word "High-school girl". "Ayumi!" I exclaimed, realizing that I had completely forgotten about her. I had promised her that we would have lunch together, but I had been so focused on Alice that I had forgotten all about it. I checked the time and realized that an hour had passed since the lunch break had ended. There was no way she could still be waiting for me there. 'I'm pretty sure she had already returned to her class.' I sighed thinking that I'm just going to apologized to her later. With that in mind, I went back to my own class to teach.
I needed more time to come up with a new strategy to approach Alice, but I also understood the importance of not pushing her too hard. My plan was to wait for things to become less awkward between us before offering a sincere apology. The rest of the day passed by in a blur. I couldn't help but replay the earlier conversation in my mind, cringing at actions. As the final bell rang, signaling the end of the school day, I gathered my things and made my way out. I knew I couldn't stay stressed for too long, so my plan was to head home and practice the techniques I had watched on YouTube. .
"Mr. Zyn," a female voice caught my attention as I was leaving my classroom. I turned to look, and there was Ria. "Do you need something, Ria?" I asked her.
"Mr. Zyn, Ayumi has been missing since lunch break. Have you seen her?" she spoke with a concerned expression.
"Since lunch break?" I was initially confused. Then, like a sudden revelation, it hit me. I couldn't believe it at first, but it was the only explanation that made sense. "I'm going to find her. Don't worry, I know where she is," I reassured Ria, as I turned away and sprinted toward the science building. My heart raced with worry and guilt as I rushed to locate her. "Hu... Hu... Hu," I gasped for breath as I sprinted through the school grounds. It was clear that I needed to allocate more points to my stamina next time. Or maybe consider the idea of jogging every morning to improve my lungs and save some points for other attributes. *STEP!
*STEP!
*STEP!
The staircase leading to the rooftop seemed quite long. However, in that moment, I was entirely focused on finding Ayumi, and I paid no attention to the length of the climb.
My heart pounded with a sense of urgency as I ascended step by step. The concrete walls enclosed me, and the sound of my own footsteps reverberated in the narrow space. I couldn't afford to feel tired or distracted.
"AYUMI!" I shouted as I pushed open the door to the rooftop, and just as I had anticipated, there she was, waiting for me in the corner.
"Sun-seng-nim, you're a bit late," she said with a smile, even though I had made her wait for hours like an idiot. "How can you still smile like this ?" I demanded with a frustrated tone. "I forgot about my promise. You should be angry with me, for God's sake. Why are you allowing me to treat you like this? You deserve better than this!" My confusion and guilt were evident as I questioned her with a mixture of emotions. "It's alright, I didn't wait that long," she replied with a forgiving smile, as if my mistake was a minor issue in her eyes. I walked slowly toward her, left momentarily speechless by the sheer innocence and naivety that seemed to radiate from her. "Idiot!" I scolded her, my voice laced with both affection and frustration, as I pulled her into a tight embrace. She was a troublesome girl, but in that moment, my heart swelled with emotions, and I couldn't help but hug her. "Sun-seng-nim," she began to cry, hugging me back tightly. It was evident from her tears that she had been holding in her emotions. "I'm sorry for coming late , " I whispered to her.
"It's alright, Sun-seng-nim," she replied softly, burying her face in my chest. I noticed the untouched bento box beside us, realizing she hadn't eaten yet. I gently pushed her shoulder and looked into her teary eyes. "Can I kiss you?" I asked, wanting to taste her lips so badly right now..
She nodded, closing her eyes to convey her eagerness for the same thing.
As our lips touched, I felt a sudden burst of emotions in my heart. It was a different sensation than what I had experienced with Alice. With Alice, I had felt vulnerable, but with Ayumi, I felt a deep sense of appreciation from her. It dawned on me that all this time, I had been searching for a diamond when a precious gold had been right in front of me. I had initially believed that her feelings for me were solely due to a sensei complex, but I had already resolved that issue through my suggestions. Her actions now, her genuine care and affection, were a proof of her true feelings.
"I love you, Sun-seng-nim," she mumbled softly as our kisses continued, her words filling my heart with warmth and happiness. Though I yearned to tell her that I loved her too, I couldn't bring myself to do it just yet. I needed to be absolutely sure of my feelings before I could honestly share them with her. I didn't want to deceive her in any way.
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