Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 67 The Burn

healing balm, and it’ll be as good as new,” said Bailey nonchalantly since he did not think his injury was anything a man like him could not handle.“I still think you should go to the hospital.” Ysabelle insisted that the young man seek professional help after looking at his injury.“I’m good. Really.”“Fine! If you won’t go to the hospital, at least let me get you something from the pharmacy. You guys wait for me at the school gate.”“Sophie…” Before Bailey could finish his sentence, Sophie had already left.The young woman went to a pharmacy to buy a bottle of burn relief spray and returned to the school gate, where her schoolmates waited. “Take off your jacket.”“Let me help you,” offered Ysabelle, but Bailey would not let her.“It’s fine. I can do it myself.”Bailey wrapped his jacket around his arm after taking it off.Then, Sophie approached the young man to lift his arm with one hand while holding the spray with the other.Even though the process could not be simpler, Sophie gave Bailey her full attention anyway.Suddenly, it was as if they were the only two people around.Bailey found himself completely captivated by the young woman treating his arm.After she was done spraying, Sophie handed the bottle to Bailey.“Spray again before going to bed and make sure your arm stays dry.”“Thank you.”“I’m the one who should be grateful here, Bailey.”“It’s nothing. That’s what schoolmates do. Hey, you guys haven’t had dinner yet, right? What do you say we go get something to eat?”“Sure. To show my appreciation, I’ll buy,” offered Sophie generously.She was the kind of person who knew how to hold a grudge, but at the same time, she was also quick to repay kindness with kindness.The three then went to a pizza place near Jipsdale Premier High.Sophie only returned to her seat after placing their orders.“I heard Mr. Elswick wanted you to participate in the physics competition, Sophie. Let’s do it together!”“I haven’t decided yet.” Sophie knew she had to keep her promise to Josiah, so she could not afford to be distracted.“Well, I hope you’ll decide to participate.”“I’ll think about it.”Ysabelle could not believe there was no hot sauce on the pizza