Becoming Number One with Confession Attacks - Chapter 33

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#33

 

“Can’t you just leave me alone until the exam?”

 

Anxiety about the exam, feelings of inferiority toward Aiden.

 

Her voice came out sharp involuntarily due to anger at how he had deceived her.

 

She was sick and tired of her head becoming complicated because of Aiden.

 

Even though she had already agreed to go to the charity gala, Aiden was still acting sincere as if trying to gain something more.

 

‘What more could he want when he already has everything.’

 

At that thought, Sonnet felt something surge up inside her.

 

As she passed by Aiden, he hurriedly followed after her.

 

Then suddenly blocked her path.

 

“Then let’s at least have lunch together.”

 

Sonnet couldn’t easily shake off Aiden who had caught hold of her.

 

She hadn’t expected Aiden to act so persistently. In this awkward situation, Sonnet just stared at Aiden.

 

When Sonnet only looked at him without saying anything, Aiden stepped forward.

 

“We can at least eat lunch together.”

 

“….”

 

“Even if you’re busy studying for exams, you need to eat something for your brain to work.”

 

That was… true. A balanced meal certainly helps brain function.

 

So Sonnet couldn’t readily think of words to refuse. Then Aiden said cheerfully with a brightened expression.

 

“I’ll go buy you the carrot sandwich you like. Wait for me at the lake.”

 

Before Sonnet could respond, Aiden quickly escaped through the corridor, pushing through several people.

 

Watching Aiden’s retreating figure, Sonnet sighed and slowly left the building.

 

As soon as she stepped outside the building, bright sunlight surrounded the area.

 

Sonnet walked absentmindedly while passing through the crowd.

 

The sunlight was strong, so she walked along the shade toward the lakeside, and everyone passed by her with smiles. Unlike them, Sonnet’s face grew more rigid with each step she took.

 

In the past, she wouldn’t have cared whether they smiled or not, but today Sonnet felt her heart sink even more with a complicated feeling that somehow contrasted with their happiness.

 

The area around the lakeside was no different. Everyone looked happy.

 

The difference was that they were all doing something. Some groups were lying around leisurely together, enjoying their free time, while others were lying face down with books open, having conversations with people next to them.

 

Fortunately, the best spot where she had sat with Aiden was empty.

 

Sonnet went there since she had nowhere else to sit. Just as she was about to sit on the grass, she remembered the handkerchief Aiden had laid out for her.

 

‘Was even that consideration all an act?’

 

Sonnet frowned and plopped down on the grass.

 

Sitting in the shade, it wasn’t too hot. As she stared blankly at the lake, a gentle breeze blew and brushed loosely against Sonnet’s arms.

 

The occasional laughter, the sparkling lake surface, the fresh green grass. And Aiden’s affectionate gaze.

 

‘…It was nice.’

 

Thinking about how secretly excited she had felt then, Sonnet’s heart grew bitter.

 

Perhaps because Aiden had acted deliberately, Sonnet had fallen for it so quickly.

 

If he was just planning to use her to break off his engagement with the Princess, why had he treated her so well?

 

Sonnet turned her gaze away from the lake and wrapped her arms around her knees. Her heart became endlessly melancholy. Then a pleasant mint scent brushed past her nose.

 

For a moment, Sonnet felt her heart brighten.

 

When Sonnet unconsciously lifted her head, Aiden, who had just arrived, sat down right next to her.

 

Aiden smiled and made eye contact with Sonnet as he offered her the sandwich.

 

“Did you wait long?”

 

His affectionate tone made Sonnet’s heart feel even heavier.

 

“No.”

 

Sonnet only took the sandwich while turning her head away.

 

“If there’s anything you don’t understand, ask me anytime.”

 

“….”

 

“There are no Madou Matches these days, so I can make time for you anytime.”

 

“Then when do you study?”

 

Sonnet only looked straight ahead. Just holding the sandwich. Aiden chuckled, then tore open the paper wrapping on the sandwich Sonnet was holding to make it easier to eat and handed it back to her. With a fresh smile.

 

“I don’t particularly like studying like you do. It’s better for me to spend time on you instead.”

 

Sonnet received the sandwich with a stiff face.

 

‘Is that supposed to be a reason? Why do you keep being so nice to me?’

 

She felt like she would keep being swayed by Aiden. She had even had the illusion of being comforted just by smelling his scent earlier.

 

Don’t think about it. Trying hard to erase the thoughts from her mind, Sonnet took a big bite of the sandwich.

 

Then Aiden leaned slightly against Sonnet’s shoulder. Before she could be flustered, Aiden turned his head to look at her while still leaning.

 

His eyes shone vividly like sunlight streaming through the shade.

 

“Is this okay?”

 

Sonnet stared blankly for a moment, then turned her head away.

 

“No.”

 

“Why?”

 

As Aiden kept trying to lean against her, Sonnet moved slightly to the side and said.

 

“If I get your help, it won’t be my own ability.”

 

Aiden looked at Sonnet silently, then took out a notebook from his bag and offered it to her.

 

But when Sonnet didn’t take it and just stared blankly, Aiden suddenly put the notebook down in front of Sonnet and leaned his upper body forward. Matching eye level with Sonnet.

 

“You’ll at least look at my notes, right?”

 

“….”

 

“I don’t show them to other kids, only to you.”

 

Sonnet nodded. After all, Sonnet’s goal was also to be first place, and she had made that fake confession to see Aiden’s study methods and notes. She hadn’t expected it to continue this far.

 

“Just looking at my notebook should be enough for what Professor Dorideus said.”

 

If that was the case, it was an irresistible offer. Professor Dorideus was notoriously particular and difficult, making it hard to figure out exam patterns.

 

Sonnet nodded silently and put the notebook in her bag. Then she suddenly became curious and looked back at Aiden.

 

“Aren’t you going to study?”

 

“I’ve already looked at everything.”

 

His casual tone seemed quite confident. As if he really didn’t need to.

 

Sonnet didn’t ask further. Anyway, she wanted to only receive what was helpful from Aiden and secure her own interests to the end.

 

As soon as Sonnet had almost finished eating the sandwich, she stood up.

 

“I’ll go first.”

 

“You’re leaving already?”

 

“To study.”

 

“Alone?”

 

“Yes.”

 

Aiden said nothing more.

 

He looked at Sonnet with subtle tension in his eyebrows. When Sonnet turned around, Aiden also stood up lightly.

 

“I’m also going to study.”

 

She had indirectly told Aiden not to follow her anymore, but he asked as if nothing was wrong.

 

“You’re going to the dormitory?”

 

Sonnet nodded, a bit flustered. How did he know she studied at the dormitory during exam periods?

 

Sonnet usually didn’t study at the library. Because people constantly came and went, and you had to reserve seats in advance, there were too many things to worry about.

 

Moreover, Sonnet had no friends to reserve seats with, so she had no place at all in the library.

 

At least Sonnet received many scholarships, so she stayed in a single dormitory room, and since single rooms were quiet and nice, she always holed up alone in her room there to study.

 

Sonnet looked at Aiden with curiosity. Unless he had been observing her regularly, it would be difficult to know.

 

It was such a private matter that no one would be curious about it, and since she used the room alone, there was no way for anyone else to find out.

 

Most importantly, to find out such details, one would have had to watch her lifestyle and daily routine with interest.

 

So it became even more puzzling. Who would pay that much attention to Sonnet?

 

‘I feel like I’ve had this feeling before.’

 

When Sonnet stared intently at Aiden, he looked back. The corners of his mouth curved up mysteriously.

 

“Why?”

 

Sonnet belatedly came to her senses and shook her head.

 

“No.”

 

What would be the point of asking Aiden more questions?

 

The fact that he had approached her for his engagement with the Princess wouldn’t change.

 

Whether Aiden had been watching Sonnet or not, Sonnet didn’t care anymore.

 

Sonnet quickened her pace.

 

Each time she did, Aiden leisurely followed alongside her.

 

Whether she walked fast or slow, their speeds were almost the same.

 

Having no choice, Sonnet slowed down again. Knowing it was pointless, she didn’t want to waste her energy for nothing.

 

Then Aiden, now walking side by side with her, seized the moment and asked Sonnet various things.

 

“Don’t you need anything to drink?”

 

“No.”

 

“What about your pen ink? Haven’t you used it all up?”

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