QT: Against My Will (Volume 1)

1.09 - Be happy - Crimson Academy

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Edited by Psycho S

Proofreaded by P.D Webb.

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One year passed by fast, and subsequently, a rumor spread around. The rumor was talking about something along the lines of Xavier's ex-fiance, Grace, dating his best friend, Mark. It was such a spicy rumor that it shocked everyone!

'Why is everyone taking such a long time to ask each other out?'

Within a toilet cubicle, Bing Shi began to chant in her mind like a cheerleader as an attempt to motivate the imaginary gods of love to do something...

'Gimme! '

'Flash love! '

'Gimme! '

'Insta love!'

'Gimme! '

'Whatever love, just no slow-burn love!'

'Hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry.'

Oh, the impatience and nervousness showed up in her chanting slogans. It was taking them longer compared to the past. Where was the miraculous love at first sight? At this rate, she wouldn't be able to complete it within the time limit she gave herself.

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One month later...

As always, the teacher had enough and punished Grace and Mark with detention because of their shenanigans. Right now, they were alone in the class.

Mark turned around from his seat, asking her seriously, "Grace, should we make the rumor reality?"

"Shut up, who wants to date a creepy stalker. Such as you!" Grace screeched in overreaction. When she saw how he turned in his seat, she quickly hid her expression, laying down her face on the desk. She started blushing and soon she realized that her heart had skipped a beat or three.

When he saw her shy reaction his heartbeat skipped too. After knowing her more, he started to like how she tried to act strong even though she was not. She truly hid her real self well behind that foxy persona she liked to wear.

He took her hand in his, she tried to push him away, but he didn't let go. He interlocked his fingers with hers; this time, she didn't avoid him. "Let's date," he said. Their faces were still lying down on their side on the desktop. Their faces were looking in opposite directions because they were too shy to look at each other.

"Don't cheat on me, or I'll kill the woman who catches your fancy," she agreed.

"I won't, I'm well aware of what you're capable of doing," he chuckled.

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Before the midterm and final exams, an important event would occur — the school would hold a masquerade ball. It would be such a great opportunity for the students to expand their connections. They'd have a chance to meet students from all grades. Previously, it was an event where Xavier broke his engagement with Grace.

Inside the council room, Alisa studied her notes, trying to find an answer to her math problem, "I didn't agree nor disagree."

"Don't try my patience. Didn't you say you like me?!"

Alisa lifted her gaze and looked at Xavier in anger. Some students tried to invite her to a masquerade ball, but this ice man chased everyone off with his cold stares, "So every girl who likes you has to be forever alone?!"