His Book club のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 61 - チャプター 70

Kael's povAs always, Arian has a unique way of driving me crazy. I can't believe that in a short time, I've felt multiple emotions. He wouldn’t stop rambling, words spilling endlessly from his lips, so I leaned in and stole a quick peck just to shut him up. It startled him into silence, but only for a second, then he started again. “Did you do that to shut me up?”Without a word, I caught his face in my hands and pressed my mouth to his once more, lingering this time, letting the kiss deepen until his voice dissolved completely.“I don't like to talk too much, Arian,” I whispered after pulling away from him. He scoffed, but couldn't say anything. His face was red from the warmth we just shared. “So, now that you’re done being mad at me…can you come somewhere with me?”He shot me a look, sharp and suspicious. “No.”My brows rose. “No?”“No,” he repeated, more firmly this time. “I have plans.”That piqued my curiosity immediately. “Plans?”“Yes.” He turned to reach for the handle,

Arian's pov I didn’t go inside. I couldn’t. Instead of unlocking my door, I turned on my heel and walked straight back down the street, my feet moving faster with each step. I didn’t even think about where I was going until I found myself in front of April’s house.I hesitated at her door. I didn’t want to bother her, but the thought of being alone in my house with that note made my stomach twist. I needed… someone. And April has always been that for me.I knocked, hoping I won't be much of a trouble for her. She opened the door a few seconds later, dressed in oversized pajamas, her hair messy from a late shower. Her eyes widened when she saw me.“Arian? What are you doing here?”I swallowed hard, clutching the envelope like a lifeline. “I… I need to talk to you.”“Showing up unannounced has become one of your favourite things to do,” sarcasm dripped as she spoke. “I'm sorry. I just don't have anyone else.”Something in my voice must have alarmed her because she immediately pulled

Arian's pov As I stood there, Hazel's piercing gaze met mine, and her eyes narrowed into a glare that could freeze someone's blood. The intensity of her stare was scary, and I felt a shiver run down my spine. If her looks could kill, I'd have been riddled with bullets, lying lifeless on the ground. The mere sight of her was enough to ruin my mood, and the warmth that had spread through me earlier. She didn't attend the meeting because I didn't see her, not until I caught her shooting bullets with her eyes. After glaring to her satisfaction, she masked her face with a fake smile and walked towards us. I wanted to run, maybe to just leave before she could reach me but my legs didn't move. “Kael!” she squealed, without hesitation, she threw her arms around him. Her perfume hit the air, cloying and sharp, suffocating the fragile tension that had been holding me together.Kael stiffened at first, then patted her back lightly, his smile forced. But she didn’t notice or maybe she didn’t

Kael's pov As Arian ran out, I wanted to follow him. In fact, I was already on the move before Hazel's hand stopped me. Gently, I pushed her hand away and left. But as soon as I got outside, April was already with him. I know April was his best friend but something stung me and a bitter feeling followed. It should have been me beside him but somehow, Hazel just always ruins everything. She caught up to me as I left the club room. “Kael! Wait!”My jaw was tight as I turned slowly. She had that sugary smile that always seemed more like a mask than anything real. “You’re not mad at me, are you?” she asked.“Mad?” I repeated flatly.She giggled, tilting her head. “Come on. Don’t look at me like that. It was just a joke. Everyone laughed, right? That’s what makes book clubs fun sometimes.”“Fun?” I said, my voice dropping lower. I took a step toward her, and for the first time, the smile wavered on her face. “You call that fun?”“It was a lighthearted moment,” she said.“Lightheaded?”

Arian's pov I had expected him to come, but he didn't. Even if he didn't come immediately, I was still hoping he would make it to the library but he didn't. All night I waited, tossing and turning, waiting for his call or text or a surprise visit at most. But he didn’t come. He didn’t call either.Was this his reaction to the photo? Did he already regret sitting beside me and reading those lines like they were meant for us alone?As different questions swirled through my head, frustration gripped me tightly. I should stop overthinking but I couldn't help it. Kael is my first and making it work seems harder as I fall deeper for him. But what can I do if he was affected by that photo? What can I do if he finds it embarrassing? Nothing. I can only avoid him the way he ignored me too.So by morning, I told myself I was done expecting anything from him. But whenever my phone chimes on, my heart begins to race. And every second that passed without his name lighting up the screen made me