"I like Eric. Can you help me get closer to him?"
Casey had known this was going to happen. Her facial expression didn't change at all. She looked down at the girl in front of her, who was blushing because of her own words. Feeling unresponsive, Erica looked at Casey in confusion.
"Gwen?"
"Yes?"
"You heard me, right?" Erica asked for sure.
Casey smiled a little and nodded. "I heard that."
"You want to help me, right?" Erica held Casey's hands expectantly. However, not long after that, Casey let go of Erica's grip making the girl gasp.
"What if I don't want to?" Casey asked casually. She knew that the real Gwen would immediately help the snake girl. But because she already knew who Erica was, of course she had to be pulled back first. Casey was also happy to see Erica upset, as a consolation for her.
Erica's brow furrowed. Did not expect what Casey said. She thought Casey would unceremoniously agree. Oh, she forgot. Casey wasn't that naive at all. After all, who would believe that Casey was really just friends with Eric? That girl must have had special feelings for that senior too.
"W—why? You said you were just friends with him."
"Yes, but I don't want Eric to feel uncomfortable if he is matched with someone. After all, you shouldn't have a hard time getting any guy you want, right?" Casey looked at Erica nonchalantly, not caring if the other person was being irritated to death.
"I—I'm not like that, Gwen..., actually I'm the shy type for the guy i like" Erica replied with a shy face.
'What a lie, damn it! You can see through the straw hole that you're shameless in front of Eric!' Casey cursed in her mind. Feeling exasperated, she wanted to ruffle Erica's beautiful face at this time.
Erica grabbed Casey's hands again, this time tighter as if she didn't want to let go a second time. Staring at Casey with teary eyes. "You want to help me, right? You're all I hoped for, Gwen. I beg you...."
Ugh, a situation Casey hated so much. Moreover, Erica's face was so close to hers. Casey closed her eyes before taking a deep breath.
"I'm not sure my help will turn out well," Casey said it's just a formality. She herself had no intention of helping her. But instead of Erica continuing to whine about it, she'd better just deal with it.
Erica shook her head quickly. "You just want to help me, that's more than enough!"
'What a lie ...,' Casey thought.
"Okay. I'll try."
Casey jumped in surprise as Erica burst into her arms. She could feel the sweet vanilla aroma blending with the scent of fresh fruit-scented shampoo. "Thank you! You are my best friend!" cried Erica happily.
Casey just nodded lazily as she tried to let go of the hug.
"What are you two doing here?"
Casey's eyes immediately rounded when she found out who the owner of the voice was. She immediately gave a code to Erica to let go of her embrace. Just like Casey, Erica immediately stuttered.
"Good afternoon, sir. We were just about to attend class. The students have been waiting for you," Erica said, with a sweet smile. As expected, the girl was good at fawning and looking for face.
"You guys from my class? Then hurry to class."
"Okay sir~"
***
Casey tapped her pencil. Thinking hard about Erica's asking her for help. She had chosen to accept it, in other words, whether she wanted to succeed or not, she herself would suffer the consequences. If Erica really got close to Eric, the result would be zero. Because Eric would reject it. And that would make Erica hate her openly, it would even create bad rumors about her. Similarly, if she refuses to help, Erica will not allow herself to escape from her peaceful and prosperous college life. It's not just Erica, the universe in the game won't allow that either. Because the outline of the story is still not changed. Casey could only slow down or advance the plot. Minor conflicts she can eliminate, but that's about it. She will still be met with a major conflict.
God, Casey's only wish. She didn't want to face Erica. Even if it's impossible to do.
Ah, but what if Erica manages to make Eric fall in love with her? Will she be safe?
Casey immediately felt horror. No way! It won't be safe! She couldn't imagine that happening. If Eric and Erica dated and even got married, then what about her? Will she be stuck in this game until her death? What if she died in the game world, and the real world also died? Casey ruffled her hair in frustration, her thoughts getting even more muddled. She laid her head on the table, using her hands as support. She is not in the mood to work on tasks that pile up like hills.
Want to sleep forever, but afraid of not being able to wake up again.
There is too much fear, and being too comfortable in the safe zone is not good.
For a long time, Casey closed her eyes at the same time, calming the mind and heart that continued to rage. The girl suddenly glared and then got up because she had an idea that was considered brilliant, but it could not be avoided by a man behind her.
Dug!
"Aw ..." Casey groaned, holding her head. She then turned back to see who the figure was that collided with her. "E—Eric? Why are you here?!" she asked, surprised.
While the figure of the man is still rubbing his chin, which is the victim of Casey's head collision. He glared at the girl in front of him. "Look at me, Gwen. Can you tell me when you're going to wake up?" Eric's protests were groundless.
Casey of course did not accept it. She looked just as annoyed. It doesn't matter if Eric is the master. "Why are you behind me? I didn't even notice!" snorted casey did not want to lose.
Eric did not continue the small debate. He pulled up a chair next to Casey and sat there. His gaze scanned all of Casey's scattered tasks, but she didn't touch it at all. "You're tired, aren't you? Get some rest, don't push yourself too hard," Eric said as he gently stroked the top of Casey's head.
Casey didn't respond at all. She remained silent, began to close her eyes to enjoy the gentle touch of the man. It felt like her energy was fully recharged as the touch and words so subtle entered her senses of hearing.
Eric turned to Casey, looking at him gently. "Still hurt? I'm sorry. I can't bear to bother you who have been so busy since then."
Casey felt like she had been hit by a love arrow that pierced her heart.
By God, a gentle and sincere man like Eric of course would not give Casey to a snake girl like Erica.
She is sure to pass until she gets the happy ending on Eric's route.