Clarification.

   Erika’s mind went completely blank the moment those words registered in her brain. Even if Marcus had previously spoken out on behalf of his friend, the feelings he had towards her, actually hearing it right from the horse’s mouth had definitely sparked a fuse in her heart.

    ‘what a load of bullshit!’ Her inner voice yelled, refusing to believe his words yet contemplating the meaning… he can not be with her, but he liked her? Even if this had something to do with his father and Phillip Hudson, why did he publicly announce it to the entire class knowing he indeed held secret feelings for her? Then later apologized and confess in such a hectic scene. Wasn’t he just toying with her emotions?

    “Hey, are you alright?” Lisa lightly shook the zoned-out girl, snapping her back into reality.

   “Huh? Oh umm… yeah sure, I’m fine.” Erika blinked her eyes a few times trying to regain her senses as she was being c