"Buddy..."
At this time, Ben, who had been following them a few steps behind, caught up with their steps and called him out.
Luis and Alicia were aware of his presence, but Luis didn't care about him listening in on their conversation. Otherwise, he wouldn't have had that conversation out here in public, in the first place.
"Is it about the talk that we had in class before?" Luis asked with a knowing expression.
"Yes, I want your help."
Ben nodded as he stood at a meter's distance from them and looked at Alicia with some hesitation.
Alicia also noticed his actions, and it made her curious. Before, she wanted to give them some space, but not anymore.
"Go on. Don't mind me. Pretend that I'm not here." Alicia encouraged.
Hearing this, Ben felt kind of awkward and he turned to Luis, as if asking for help.
"Is your request something to be shameful about?" Luis asked, seeing the tangled expression on Ben's face.
