The atmosphere grew heavy as silence prevailed inside the library.
The Student Council Vice President forlornly ventured a train of unfathomable thoughts while his red-haired friend scrutinized him. That is until a rustling sound caught their attention. The young heir, rid of the gloomy murk shrouding over him minutes ago, approached the two with a solemn look.
"My name is Ezekiel, by the way. Sorry for earlier," he blurted out, lacking sincerity.
Much to his and Allen's surprise, Noah only flicked his forehead in reply. Zeke was taken aback by how abrupt and painful it was, caressing the faint patch of red on his forehead before voicing out a mouthful of grumbles.
"That's one sloppy apology. You failed to move me~" the blonde blithely complained, demeanour completely turning a one hundred eighty.
From heinous to friendly, Noah just beamed with a bright grin that Zeke was too baffled and creep out to respond. Allen just heaved a sigh as he watched from the side.
