Everything is back to normal when the weekend ended. The compensation that I received was enough to relieve me from all the stress I've been through for the past few days. And what's even more better is that I get to enjoy my days at school without Keto interfering.
"It's good that Keto isn't bothering you these days, did something happened?" Nay asked.
We were in the middle of doing an activity. Even though the teacher is strict, Nay manages to chat with me without getting caught. "…err, I don't know." I don't know the exact reason why Keto isn't showing up, but I have this feeling that it has something to do with last time.
Keto was beaten up by Ren. Did that guy die because of that?… I'm not hoping for something so evil, but I do hope he's alright.
Still, I enjoyed my days without getting bothered by Keto. Though it feels really different when I didn't get to see him for a while, maybe I got too used by his presence.
"Oh yeah! That's great!"
"Let's go get something to eat."
"Finally, a break!"
Everyone in class is suddenly doing whatever they want, not caring for the next teacher that might come. I wasn't aware of what was happening since I got carried away with my thoughts. "What happened?? Is class dismissed already?" I asked.
"You weren't listening? Somebody announced that the next teacher won't be attending, so we all have to do self-study." Ace answered.
A free time, huh?
I got up from my seat and decided to go for a walk. "Where are you going, Lyde?"
"Just a walk."
After getting out of the classroom, I never noticed how pleasant today is. Maybe because I never had any peaceful days with Keto always around.
While I pass through the hallway, my eyes kept wandering around as I thought— 'Where is he?'
I don't know why I'm searching for Keto right now, something inside me really wanted to make sure he's alright. I hate to admit this but I'm actually worried for him.
And speaking of the devil—"Keto?" My mouth instantly spoke his name when I saw him infront of me.
However, Keto didn't said anything and continued to pass by me. He didn't even glance at me, he just kept walking straight as if he didn't saw me. "What's his problem!?"
Is he... is he abandoning me now?
Or maybe he didn't really see me?
I was so hung up on what he just did, though I ended up playing along and pretend that it never happened. But what the fuck!? The guy never said anything, nor contacted me. Is he going to put an end of making me his lackey??
This is supposed to be good for me, but I don't understand why I'm upset about it... if this keep going on, then won't that mean that Lyde and I will have the chance to get back to our normal lives?
But ending it like this doesn't feel right. I'm not even sure that I'll get to cut ties with the gang completely if Keto won't say anything.
Unexpectedly, on the next day, the guy who just ignored me like I was nothing yesterday have appeared before me again. "Yo."
"..." I can't say a word because I was too mad to say anything.
"Come with me." I didn't expect that I'd easily do as he ordered while I'm still upset. This damn habit of getting ordered around is ridiculous!
I followed him until we stopped at the library, an unusual place for Keto to be at. "The library?... seriously?"
He raised an eyebrow as if I said something ridiculous. "I'm also a student here, why can't I be at the library?"
"N-No, it's not that!... I... uhm..." is this guy really Keto?!
The guy who is always so moody and violent, is coming inside of a library!? My anger faded into confusion, he got me too confused at the moment.
"Whatever. Let's just go."
When we got inside, he also led me to a table that had a lot of activity sheets, which I have to guess is his homework. Maybe he wanted to stay at a different environment while I do his homework for him. "Finish those homeworks that's due tomorrow, and remind me when you're done."
"A-Alright..." hearing his voice after such a while, I can totally sense that he's feeling down. He was always so energetic whenever he talks, but now he only seem depressed.
Before I can even start with all his homework, he suddenly changed his mind. "You know what, just teach me while we're doing my homework. You can do that, right?"
It completely stunned me to hear that. Keto wants to study!? Impossible!!!
This person is not Keto!
An impostor!!!!
"WHO ARE YOU!?"