Chapter 54. Soft Refusal

55 Chapter 54. Soft Refusal

As soon as I left the portal, my feet walked towards my house's entrance while the portal behind me closed.

'I hope I could go to the bathroom without getting caught.' I could imagine Celia's expression if she saw me in this state. I'm sure she would laugh at me if I said I just fell into a dumpster.

I opened the door and Celia was already standing in front of it.

"Brother?" Celia turned towards me in surprise. From her clothes, it looks like she was just about to leave.

"Celia-"

But before I finished my sentence, she covered her nose and creased her brows.

"What happened to you ?! Why do you smell so bad ?!" she complained.

"I had a little accident earlier, so I need to take a shower now," I replied soberly. I just took a step but she stopped me.

"Wait! Take off your shoes."

I sighed and followed her words. I couldn't complain, because she was the one who always cleaned the house. While she took a pair of slippers and put it down in front of me.

"Just go straight to the bathroom, I will clean your shoes." Her hand did not come off her nose.

"Thank you," I said, putting on the slippers. I quite surprised she didn't laugh at me.

"Don't forget to wash your clothes in the bathroom!" she warned.

"Okay." I went into the bathroom and showered until this stink stench disappeared from me.

After changing my clothes and taking care of my dirty clothes, I walked down the stairs to the living room.

"Celia?" I called out as I swept my gaze around me, but I couldn't find her.

'Is she gone?'

A small note on the table caught my attention. I took and read it.

'I'm going to Alumore College to complete my registration. I've cleaned your shoes and sprayed shoe perfume on it. You have to be careful next time. Celia. '

My feet walked towards the door and found my shoes were clean. A smile spread across my face, I didn't expect this. Not only didn't laugh at me, but she also helped me to clear up this annoying smell.

'I think she's more mature now,' I thought as I put on my shoes. I locked the door and extended my hand to open the portal.

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11.35 AM, Diamond College.

I opened my locker to take my bag and check my cellphone. There was a message on my cellphone and I immediately opened it.

Diamond: Meet me at my office at 12.00 PM.

Me: Okay.

After replying to her message, I put my cellphone back into my bag. Since I still have a lot of time, I decided to go to the toilet to put on my sweater. Even though I wore a similar t-shirt as my previous one but this was clearly a different t-shirt, I needed to cover it with my sweater before someone noticed it.

I just finished putting my sweater on and was about to turn around, but Larry was already standing beside me.

" I - I can explain everything," he stammered. From his expression, I could tell he felt guilty about what happened at the Cafeteria.

"It's okay, I understand," I replied in a relaxed tone. I knew, whatever he was going to say he couldn't possibly admit he and Emma were demon hunters. Besides I didn't need any explanation from him.

"No! You don't understand! I can explain this!" he insisted. His eyes stared at me filled with seriousness.

"What--"

"Larry, your surprise plan worked," she interrupted as she let go of my hand.

Larry quickly took a hint of Emma's intentions.

"Oh, yea! Surprise! Hahaha, I bet you believed in my acting earlier!" he added with a big grin on his face.

"Thanks for the surprise."

After that they paused awkwardly, their eyes staring at each other because they didn't know what to do or say anymore. Since usually a surprise followed by a cake or a present, but since this was just Emma's spontaneity, they didn't prepare anything and I realized it.

My gaze swept around them.

"Where is your friend?" I tried to solve their awkwardness by bringing up another topic.

"He has another urgent business," said Emma.

"Ah, I forgot to tell you, he's also not Emma's boyfriend. Because he's annoying," Larry added quickly.

Emma stared at Larry in annoyance since he shouldn't say anything about Theo. While I bit my lips, holding back my laughter.

"Ah! I have an idea! How about we hang out for a bit?" Larry added again, trying to cover up his mistake.

Emma just opened her mouth, I knew she wanted to refuse it since she still had some classes today.

"I -"

"I can't. I have to go to Miss Diamond's office soon," I interrupted her.

"I forgot you are busy now ..." he said in disappointment. Whereas Emma looked relieved by my answer.

I turned to Emma.

"I hope you don't mind if we talk again later."

"Olivia told me a lot about you," she said with a smile.

Even though she smiled sweetly but I caught her means. She implied that Olivia had feelings for me and she didn't want to take me away from her best friend, so she drew a clear line between us from the start.

"What that crazy bodyguard said to you?" said Larry curiously.

Again, Emma looked at Larry in annoyance at his words.

"Opss ... Sorry ..." Larry said in regret.

She ignored Larry's words and looked at me deeply.

"I'm sorry. I hope you understand what I mean." It seems like she already knows my feelings for her from our conversation earlier and refuses as softly as possible.

As soon as Larry caught what Emma meant, he was silent in awkwardness.

But despite her rejection, I remained calm.

"It's only a casual chat, I didn't mean anything to you. We can ask Olivia and Larry to join us." Olivia and Emma were best friends, so I already expected this. But of course, I didn't plan to give up.

"Then, I don't mind that," she replied simply.

"I have to go to Miss Diamond's office now." I turned to Larry.

"Don't forget to do your paper," I reminded him once again.

"Okay," he replied simply.

"See ya."