Chapter Twenty-two

I look on my left when I heard footsteps coming into my direction. I suddenly feel off on seeing another person at this hour since it is still seven in the morning and I still haven’t fix m y face—hoping to do it right here.

My legs took a step back, wanting to hide from the bush and hoping that the person going here will be staying in the other side. I bit my lower lip as I keep my mouth shut until few seconds after, I saw Alaric going down on the bleachers even though it is wet from the rain last night.

I silently gulp the lump inside my throat upon seeing him half-naked while carrying his football shoes on the ground. He has this wet look all over his body and is obviously juts got out from his morning routine. I feel a little anxious inside. Should I approach him or act like I did not notice him? But why can’t he get dressed first anyway? I thought inside.

I peak on him one more time and wanted to regret from doing so when he stand close to