It took a few seconds for Paskha to realize that he had said what was on his mind out loud. "I'm just kidding. You don't have to think about it." Paskha hastily changed his expression, took Sharleen's hand as usual, and started striding again.
"Paskha, your joke is too much. How can you tell a girl to choose between you and her mother? Luckily, Sharleen doesn't hate you and stays away from you," Zachary said in a joking tone to lighten the mood.
"Hehehe…"
They all continued their journey back to the academy, and Sharleen was more silent and noiseless. Not only Sharleen but even Paskha was also quiet and didn't talk much. He only responds to his seniors occasionally when they ask him a question. However, he no longer glanced at Sharleen or spoke to her, even though their hands were still clasped.
