Couldn't Believe...

Chapter 117

Two days later, at Blackie's house...

"Black Akari, you're gonna be late"
*clack*
"Here you are! Breakfast's ready-"
"Not hungry"
"What?! But you didn't eat dinner yesterday as well!"
"Mom, don't bother. She won't eat anything"
*glance* "Well, I at least take care of my body, unlike other people"
"!"

That's the second time she gives me the same remark. But now, mom's here to defend me-

"Now that I think about it, Monica, did you gain some weight?"
*freeze* "!"
"You have to be careful, because you have an image to maintain. Look at your sister. She worked hard, and now has an amazing body, even better than yours before"
"..."

I used to be the better sister and the perfect example. But now, she's the one I should look up to?!

"Why don't you go back to your diet? You can also subscribe to the gym again!"
"..." *grit*
*smirk*

How does it feel to be inferior? This isn't really nice, is it?

"Anyways, I'm leaving"
"Alright sweetie, take care!"
*stops* "..."

When was the last time she called me sweetie? This was originally what she called Monica, so that's unexpected.

"Bye"
"Bye-"
*clack*

They change their favorite more than they change clothes. I'm happy that Monica got to feel one percent of what I went through though.

"Anyways, I wonder if Eluma and Hexy are ready to go. Today will be fun, so they better not make me late"

...

At Eluma's house...

*knock knock*
"Coming"
*clack*
"Hey"
"Oh, hey Blackie!"
"Are you ready to go?"
"Yes, but Eluma's not feeling too well"
"Eh? Why?!"
"I don't know. He told me to go without him"
"... Can I come in?"
"What? But you said-"
"You can leave, I'll follow you later. Tell the teacher that there's a traffic"
"Eum... but you don't drive-"
"Just say it"
*sigh* "Alright, but don't be too late"
*nod*
"Bye"
"Bye"
*clack*

For her to arrive late to class, even though Yamel's here today, she must be really into him. Well, if she isn't here, I'll take care of him.

*knock knock*
"Who is it?"
"Eluma, can I come in?"
"... Blackie?! What are you doing here?!"
*sigh* "Can I come in?"
"Ah, yes!"
*clack*
*gets up* "Hello-" *cough cough*
"... You're really not feeling well, huh..."
"It's nothing! I must've caught a cold-"
"Sit down"
"Eh?"
"Sit on the bed"
"..." *sits down*
"Did you take any medicine?"
"No"
"Why?"
"I don't really like them"
"Well, you'll have to take some if you want to get better. Got it?"
*nod* *shivering*
"Where's the thermometer?"
"Oh, here"
*takes* "Now put it in your mouth so I can see your temperature"
"..." *puts the thermometer in his mouth*
*beep*
*takes* "38.5ºC. You gotta stay in bed. I'll go get you some tea and medicine"
"... Blackie"
"Hm?"
"Shouldn't you go?"
"I will. After I'm at ease that you're doing well" *leaves*
"Why?"
*stops* "What do you mean?"
"Why do you care this much about me?"
"Well, I'm just worried that you might stay in bed for too long and not be able to help me-"
"Not true"
"?!"
*gets up* *approaches* "I know it's not true. What's the real reason?"
*back off* "I told you-"
"Blackie" *touches her hair*
"!"
"Do you... like me?"
*gasp* *blush*
"!"

Why is she...

"Why are blushing-"
"I don't"
"!"
"I don't like you. Now go back to bed"
"..." *nod*
*leaves*

I don't want to believe her, but... she seemed really serious.

*sigh* "I'll go to bed and rest a little"

Meanwhile, with Blackie...

*preparing tea* "I don't like you"

I love you. But now's not the time for that. I want to stay with you, but I can't. I need to go and see Yamel. I'll call Luka so he can come and take care of him until Hexy's back.

*calls Luka*
'Hello?'
"Luka"
'Sis? What is it?'
"I need your help in something"
'Tell me'
"Eluma's sick, and I have to go to school. Can you come now and stay with him?"
'Eum, okay'
"Thanks. I'll see you once I'm back"
'Alright, I'm coming'
"Bye"
'Bye!'
*hangs up* "Okay, that's done. Now, where's the medicine- here!"

Great. I'll go and give it to Eluma, along with the tea.

*knock knock* "Hey, I brought you the tea and medicine"
"... Thanks"
"Get up and take them"
*gets up* "Thank you" *takes the medicine*
*nod* "Eluma, I have to leave, so-"
"It's okay"
"Do you mind letting me finish my sentence?"
"..."
"I have to leave, so Luka will come and take care of you until Hexy's back. Alright?"
*nod*
"He should be here by now-"
*woosh*
"There you are"
"Sorry, I had to inform mom before coming"
"You did right"
"Man, you're in a really bad state"
"... I'll be leaving. Take care of him, alright?"
"Don't worry"
*nod* *turns* "Don't do anything stupid, got it?"
"... Yes"
*nod* "See you"
"See you!"
*leaves*
*clack*

I wish I could stay with him, but Yamel's back. I want to make him mad whenever I get the opportunity to do so.

...

In class...

"Sorry for the late"
"Where have you been? Class started half an hour ago!"
"..."

*through telepathy*
"Hexy, what did you tell them?"
"You weren't feeling well"
"Why?!"
"That's more credible!"

"I wasn't feeling well"
"I see. I hope you're better now"
"Yes. Thank you for your concern"
*nod* "Take a seat"
*nod* *glance* *smirk*

There you are you jerk.

*smile*

I wanna remove this smile. SO BADLY.

*sits down*
*waves*
*glare*

*through telepathy*
"Doesn't seem like you're happy to see him"
"I want to punch him in the face"
"Don't. You can do whatever you want in CelestiaLand, but here, you have to control yourself"
"I know"
"By the way, how's Eluma?"
"Average"
"Is he alone?"
"No, Luka's with him"
"Are you sure it's a good idea?"
"Don't worry, I'm sure everything's fine. They're getting along well now"
"Hope so"

"Akari, did you see Eluma by any chance?"
*glance* "He's sick"
"!"

Yes! Serves him right! I hope he dies from a high fever!

*glare*

I didn't read his mind, but I can guess that he's wishing for Eluma to die. Jokes on you, I will never let that happen.

"I see. Can you give him the material we'll be doing today?"
*nod*
"Thank you. Now then, let's continue our lesson"
*grit*

Why is she the one to help him?! Can't Hexy do it?!

*glance* *smirk*

Serve you right. I'm gonna think about ways to piss you off. I don't care about the others at the moment, because right now, you're my target.