Mashauva paused when a familiar voice traveled into her ears.

She thought her ears must be playing tricks on her. Otherwise, why would she hear Bruno's voice at this moment?

The silent surroundings confirmed her thoughts as she stood still, and she gave out a silent, bitter chuckle.

It was indeed an illusion.

With that, she strode forward, back to school.

The sound of footsteps came from behind her, and before she knew it, a slender figure stood in front of her, blocking her path. Surprised, she looked up, and a handsome profile took up her entire field of vision

Bruno?

Was it really him?

Disoriented, Mashauva couldn't tell if it was reality or a dream.

Was she hallucinating? What was Bruno doing there?

"You've been avoiding me for so long. Now that I'm right in front of you, are you this unwilling to

see me?"

He sounded tired as there was a hint of hoarseness in his voice. Breathing heavily, he moved closer to her.

With that, Mashauva took a reflexive step back. "Bruno..."

Bruno drew a deep breath, his gaze at her, somewhat helpless as he said, "So you still remember who I am. Then why do you keep refusing to see me? It's been half a month, Masahuva." She naturally couldn't tell him the reason. But now that he was right in front of her, she'd have to say something.

But what should she say? Mashauva hadn't a clue; she was never good at sugarcoating.

After much hesitation, she could only manage a stupid excuse.

"It's not like that, Bruno. It's just that I'm too busy with my studies lately."

hang out with Freddy?"

"Well?"

she did not speak, Bruno took another step

took another reflexive step back and even faced her back to him. "It's not that. After hanging out with Freddy, I don't have any time left to spare. I was very busy; I just happened to be free today." Mashauva breathed a sigh of relief after blurting all that out, thinking she was wise to reply so. He shouldn't be able to find any

you be free

to study tomorrow. No-

the day after

trying to do? Mashauva pursed

silence after that. Mashauva bit her lower lip, regretting what she had said.

of her feelings. Besides, it was not wrong to

put all the blame

deep in her thoughts, a deep sigh came

a bad

was confused. How was she a

It was summer, and her clothes were thin, so

never lie

Lie?

happened to meet his deep gaze. His eyes were slightly narrowed, looking at her

subconsciously looked away, not wanting him to stare into her

not lying. I really

to push his hands away, only to find that they were clasped

"Bruno?"

"Mashauva, let's talk."

lip as she shook her head to refuse, abashed. "What's there to talk

gates and said helplessly, "You're right; it's already quite late. Next time you go out with Freddy, you can't stay out so late." With

be an adult soon. I can make my own decisions. Besides, I may see you as an older brother, but... you're not really

not her real brother, so he had no right

her words. However, he could understand her actions when he

but we grew up together. I'm

not reply. Bruno sighed and ruffled the

wouldn't

then I'll do what Freddy did and go to your class directly. Or, do you want me to

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