047: I Regretted Looking

Crimson's POV

Ever since the scene Knythe caused at the lounging area, I never escaped Gideon's eyes on me. Nasa iisang lamesa kaming walo. I was sitting beside Knythe, and beside him sat Ethan. Kasunod si Hanako, si Hellios, Vyel. Gideon was beside her. At 'yong impaktang Stella. Nakapaikot kami sa lamesa kaya katabi ko siya.

‘Kapag minamalas ka nga naman. Lintek na 'yan.’

Pasimple akong tumingin sa gilid at 'yon na naman ang mga sulyap ni Gideon. His eyes were like communicating with mine, saying I should've chose him.

I took a deep breath and faced the stage properly. ‘Calm down, Elle. Don't think of him. He's with her now.’

Naramdaman ata ni Knythe na hindi ako mapakali. He leaned down and whispered, “what's bothering you?”

“I'm fine.” Bulong ko pabalik.

“Hungry?”

“I ate before leaving.” I lied.

“Hmm, we'll grab something later.” He replied. I looked at him and he smiled. “Late ka na umalis ng Legion, and you always eat on time. Don't lie to me, next time.”

I chuckled softly. “Fine