Chapter 117
Dragged out of the cafeteria by Ashley, Koi scrambled after him in confusion, practically running to keep up. Ashley rounded the corner of the building, finding a quiet spot, and backed Koi against the wall.
When Koi, flustered, finally lifted his head, he saw Ashley standing over him, arms braced against the wall on either side. He’d always known Ashley’s body was at least twice the size of his own, but for the first time, Koi truly felt overwhelmed by it.
He’d never felt this kind of pressure before.
Uneasy, Koi shrank back slightly. Ashley frowned, clearly displeased with his reaction. But it was the shadowed expression on Ashley’s face that frightened Koi even more.
“H-Hey... Why...”
Koi finally managed to speak, but his tense voice cracked and wavered helplessly.
His inability to understand what was going on only seemed to worsen Ashley’s mood.
“You really don’t know why I’m doing this? Not even a clue?”
Ashley’s voice was quiet and low—more controlled than usual—but that only made Koi more afraid.
“S-Sorry...”
He mumbled the words, and the furrow in Ashley’s brow deepened.
“Sorry? For what?”