Chapter 40 : Deadline
After leaving the cafeteria, Eiden made his way back to class. This time, he was attending the same lecture as Sasha. However, they were seated far apart, and just like always she was beside Crysty.
They sure are close. At this point, it feels like they’re the childhood friends instead of us, Eiden thought. He gave a quiet sigh and tried to focus.
As the lecture wrapped up, the teacher reminded everyone that the final submission date for their project was fast approaching. That single sentence reignited the anxiety Eiden had momentarily forgotten about during lunch. His shoulders tensed. Of all the things to be reminded of...
Once classes ended, Sasha approached him Crysty walking beside her. "Let’s go back home together," she said cheerfully. Eiden blinked at the two of them. "Not hanging out?"
"No," Sasha replied frankly, giving him a small smile. He gave a casual nod and stood up.
On the walk back, Eiden noticed something odd Crysty had split from them somewhere along the way. For some reason, he had expected her to accompany them all the way back. Curious, he asked, "Crysty’s not staying over?"
Sasha nodded. "Yeah, her parents called. They were a bit worried about her safety, so they asked her to come back tonight."
"Oh, is that so?" he muttered, then added with a small smirk, "Hmph."
"So, how long was she at your place anyway?" Eiden asked. "About eight days, I think."