Shan stood before his mother's grave, clutching a bouquet of flowers and a candle. His smile, a mask he wore to hide his pain, began to falter.
"Mother... I'm sorry," he whispered, tears welling up in his eyes.
Regret, anger, and sadness swirled in his gaze, as he recalled the day his mother died. He couldn't save her from his father's abuse, standing frozen in fear.
"I've been lying, saying I'm okay... but I wasn't," he admitted, his voice cracking.
Shan had concealed his true emotions behind a facade of happiness, deceiving his friends, auntie, and relatives. But beneath the surface, his mother's death still haunted him.
Self-blame and guilt consumed him, fueling his trauma. He had attempted suicide once, but his auntie's timely intervention saved him.
To cope, Shan occasionally visited a trauma counselor and took prescribed pills. However, his trauma continued to gnaw at him, transforming him into a different person.
He kept his struggles hidden, not wanting to burden others. "Mother... will you accept me for who I am?" he asked, his smile wavering.
Shan lit the candle and placed his mother's favorite cake on the grave. He shared his thoughts, pouring out his heart.
"You know, Mother, I met someone. He's kind but cold. I asked him questions, genuinely interested... I wanted to be friends, but I think he doesn't like me. He scolded me once, triggering my past trauma... but he doesn't know about my condition. I'll never dare tell him."
Shan's self-imposed isolation and reluctance to share his emotions weighed heavily on him.
He couldn't bear to reveal his vulnerability, choosing to suffer in silence.
As he prepared to leave, Shan placed another slice of cake on the grave, a gesture of love and remembrance.
The first three weeks of school had passed, but Shan's life remained unchanged. His smile, a constant disguise, hid his true struggles.
"Smile, smile, smile... that's all I need to do," he thought, resigned to concealing his pain.
School~~
Shan entered the schoolroom, and his classmates stared at him. He felt confused.
"You're literally the best," a classmate said.
Shan's confusion deepened. He ignored the comment and pretended to review his notes,but his mind wandered, "Where's Avikiel?" He glanced around the room, but Avikiel wasn't there.
Gian approached him, "Hello, Shan!" Shan startled, looking annoyed.
"Do you know already?" Gian asked, referring to some news,shan's confusion grew, "What are you talking about?"
Gian exclaimed, "You're so lucky! Out of over 1000 students, Avikiel chose you!" You literally see Shan face that he doesn't even care.Shan's face reflected his bewilderment, "Chose me? What does that mean?"
Gian repeated, "SHAN!! Be glad! Avikiel selected you from 1000 students!" Shan covered his ears, overwhelmed "damn he's so noisy "
"Chose me? For what?" he asked again,gian revealed, "To teach you guitar! You're one of the 1000 students he picked!"
Shan froze, stunned.
"Me? He's going to teach me? Who said that?!" He confronted Gian, "Why are you making a fuss? Are you crazy?"
Gian persisted, "Don't reject this, Shan! You can get a free scholarship! Avikiel will teach you guitar!" Shan gasp that he really doesn't even care..what so special about Avikiel? He was just chairman son. Gian kept saying about it and Shan pretend to listen
"Ok,what next?"
"Oh really?"
"Wow,I'm shocked "
"Over 1000 people?!?!" (1000 people my ass)
(Oh God I'm tired of this)
"Isn't that fun?! You'll be taught by wealthy, handsome, and popular Avikiel Acrhen!" Shan pretend to listen as Gian kept talking..poor Gian he disturb wrong person
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Shan's heart raced as he approached Avikiel, his mind filled with questions. "Is it true? Are you going to teach me guitar?" he asked, trying to contain his excitement. He had always admired Avikiel's skill with the instrument, and the prospect of learning from him was thrilling.
Avikiel nodded curtly, his expression unreadable. Shan's grin faltered at Avikiel's less-than-enthusiastic response. He had expected excitement or at least interest, but Avikiel's demeanor was subdued.
"Don't be too happy, I don't like it either," Avikiel said, his voice devoid of emotion. Shan's confusion deepened. What did Avikiel mean? Why did he seem so reluctant? Shan's mind whirled with possibilities.
"What do you mean? Why did you choose me?" Shan asked, his curiosity getting the better of him. He wanted to understand Avikiel's motivations, to grasp the reasoning behind his selection.
Avikiel's gaze drifted away, his jaw clenched. Shan sensed a hint of frustration, of resignation. "I had no choice but to choose you," Avikiel muttered, his words barely audible.
Shan felt a surge of indignation. "No choice? What's that supposed to mean?" He didn't understand why Avikiel seemed so opposed to teaching him. Hadn't he volunteered for this?
Avikiel's eyes narrowed. "Don't assume anything, Shan." His tone was warning, cautioning Shan against jumping to conclusions.
Shan's anger flared. "Assume? You're the one being cryptic! What's going on?" He demanded answers, tired of Avikiel's evasive responses.
Avikiel's silence only fueled Shan's frustration. He felt like he was being kept in the dark, intentionally misled.
"Why did you pick me? Is it because you feel sorry for me or something?" Shan's voice rose, his emotions raw.
Avikiel's expression remained impassive. "I said don't assume." His repetition of the phrase only infuriated Shan further.
Shan's eyes blazed. "Fine! I won't assume! You tell me! Why me?" He challenged Avikiel to provide a straight answer.
Avikiel's shoulders shifted slightly, a hint of discomfort. "It's... complicated," he said finally.
Shan's anger boiled over. "Complicated? That's all you can say?!" He scoffed, incredulous.
He spun on his heel, ready to storm off. But Avikiel's next words halted him.
"Meet me in the music room after school. We'll discuss... everything." Avikiel's tone was neutral, but Shan detected a hint of resolve.
"Hey!! I'm asking you a question! How dare you to make me confused? Are you e-"
Avikiel push shan to wall he hold his hands " Too many questions!" (Why does his reaction like that? Did I scare him?)
Avikiel mediately released Shan hand.
Shan was like very froze. Shan didn't talk and move for a second..
" (Is he scared? " Shan ask to himself
Avikiel doesn't really know what is happening
"Shan?...Shan?" Avikiel was confused,until he realized that something is wrong.
"Shan.. don't jok-"
Shan suddenly fainted, Avikiel Catch him for being drop by the floor.
"Shan?!..Shan?!.. can you hear me?" Shan vision became blured
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Avikiel swiftly sprang into action, his concern for Shan evident. "We need to get him to the clinic, now!" he urged, his voice firm but laced with worry. Shan's sudden fainting spell had caught him off guard, and he couldn't shake the feeling of responsibility.
With Gian's help, they rushed Shan to the school clinic, Avikiel's anxiety growing with each passing moment. What if Shan's condition was serious? What if he couldn't recover?
As they arrived at the clinic, a kind-faced doctor greeted them, her eyes scanning Shan's limp form. "What happened?" she asked, her tone gentle.
Avikiel hesitated before responding, "He fainted." His voice was tight, betraying his unease.
The doctor nodded, her expression reassuring. "Let's get him comfortable."
Shan's world slowly came back into focus. He groggily opened his eyes to find Avikiel sitting beside him, a mixture of relief and wariness etched on his face.
Shan's confusion deepened. "Why... why are you here?" he stammered, his throat dry.
Avikiel's gaze faltered, and he abruptly stood up. "I should go," he muttered, turning to leave.
Shan's eyes widened in surprise. "Wait! Why did you bring me here?" he called out, but Avikiel was already departing.
"Avikiel, wait!" Shan pleaded, but the door closed behind him.
Shan's thoughts swirled, frustration and confusion warring within. Why had Avikiel helped him, only to abandon him?
The doctor's soothing voice interrupted Shan's musings. "Don't worry, you're safe now. Just rest."
But Shan's mind refused to calm. He couldn't shake the image of Avikiel's fleeting concern, his hasty departure,as the minutes ticked by, Shan's questions multiplied. What had prompted Avikiel's sudden interest? Why had he chosen to teach him guitar?
The doctor's reassurances and Gian's attempts to distract him couldn't dispel Shan's unease,avikiel's enigmatic behavior haunted him, refusing to let him relax.
Finally, the doctor declared Shan fit to leave, but his thoughts lingered on Avikiel's mysterious actions.