Chapter 040

It's already 4 pm and we just finished practicing a song which is the last song we will perform at the event. I'm just singing 'cause I can't play. Sebastian sang with me but sometimes I couldn't concentrate because of his beautiful voice. He's playing now but I can't understand what he's playing. "Sebastian, can I ask?" I asked. He also stopped and immediately looked at me. I don't know why I even spoke, I'm used to being quiet around. But when he's with me, I'm not used to it and I prefer him to talk. "All right, what is it?" he replied. "Why didn't you enroll in the College of Music? You're good at playing guitars and you're also good at singing." I'm just curious so that's what I thought to ask him. "I don't want to get to the point where I hate something. When I take that course, I might regret it later. So playing and singing has just become my hobby. I'm okay with the course I have now, I'd love it," he replied. That's why he didn't choose that. We get to the point where we hate something no matter how good or good we are at it. "I think you want to run as President of the country soon? Am I right?" I didn't think that because of what I said, I made him laugh. This was just the first time I heard him laugh and it was just nice to hear. I once again witnessed the traits he did not show to the people who admired him and to the majority. He looked at me so he stopped laughing but I smiled at him which surprised him. But he immediately averted his eyes and suddenly stood up. I laughed softly, I don't know if he could hear it. And all I can say is, that he's cute at this point. "Let's have a break first, let's buy food," he said and left the club first. I just followed him but until now I'm still smiling. We are now walking down the hallway and everyone was inevitably looking at us. The students here have full of issues, I have to get used to them but I don't understand them. "Sebastian, can we take a picture of you?" asked a woman who blocked our way. I think she is a freshman and she has two friends with her. I noticed that Sebastian's forehead suddenly wrinkled and he immediately looked at me. I hope this time he gives in, after all, freshmen students are in front of him. "Let them," I whispered to him. "Can you take us a picture?" one of them asked me, and I nodded. I picked up her phone but Sebastian suddenly grabbed it and handed it back to her. He also left immediately, geez.. what can they expect from Sebastian? "Luckily for you sister, he only talks to you and gets along with you," sadly said a woman with ponytail hair. "Please forgive him, hmm? He's just unkind but I hope you don't change the way you look at him. I hope you continue to support him despite his attitude to both of you," I replied. The three of them nodded and left immediately. I feel sorry for them, they love and support him but he didn't care about their feelings. I was close to the cafeteria when I saw Tine, he was talking to a girl but I didn't know her. I would have liked to talk to him but probably what they are talking about is important. "Friend!" I turned around. It was just Michelle and she ran towards me. "How's the practice, friend?" she asked when she came in front of me. "It's fine, where are you going?" I also asked her. "Just buy drinks, I'm thirsty, how about you?" "I'll buy too, Sebastian is with me and maybe he's already inside," I replied. And this is her teasing look again but I immediately rolled my eyes at her. "Let's go inside, I'm thirsty, friend," she said while holding my arm. We just went into the cafeteria, it's a good thing there were only a few people here. I also saw Sebastian in a corner but he was looking outside. "You go first, I'll have to go to Sebastian," I said and she nodded in response. I went to Sebastian immediately after Michelle left and when I reached his direction, he immediately turned to me. "Let's buy some food," I said but he immediately stood up. "I'll buy, just sit here," he replied then leave. I immediately looked in Michelle's direction, she was surprised by what Sebastian said. I just sat down as he said. Michelle immediately approached my direction after getting her drinks. "What's that friend? He'll treat you?" she asked. "I don't know," I replied. "That's weird, friend and I think you need to ask him directly for you to find out," she said. Michelle has a point but what if they think wrong? "I'm leaving, ask him okay? Just let us know later," she added and left immediately. Sebastian also bought food and he put it on the table. He bought two drinks and two slices of cake. He sat down again and immediately drank his drink, I just looked at him. "Is there a problem, Vienna?" he asked and I immediately looked away from him. "Ahh no, it's just... I'm allergic to peanuts," I said shyly. He didn't answer but placed in front of me the dark chocolate cake that was for him. 'Eat up," he said. I just ate but I can't eat well because everyone is looking at us here. What is their problem? Is this an issue already? Why this guy in front of me is so famous? "Why are they together?" "Are they close?" "Isn't Sebastian a woman-hater?" Those are some of the things I hear here inside the cafeteria. For sure, Sebastian also heard it but he didn't seem to care what was going on around him. 'Ignore them, just eat," he said. I think this is the right time for me to ask him. Come what may! But I hope he can answer the questions that I'll ask him. "Why can't you treat them like how you treat me right now? I mean you're nice to me, you're kind and sweet. But why can't you make them feel that way? They are nice to you and they support you even if you just ignore them," I said. He looked away from me and immediately lowered the fork he was holding. He took a deep breath and I think he can answer my questions. But two minutes later he still hadn't answered my question. He just remained silent as if he had not heard what I said. I thought I would hear his answer, but I didn't. "They called you a woman-hater, but why are you approaching me and talking to me? You're sweet to me and you're nice. You give me food even though I don't ask for it from you. It's not a big deal anyway but on the other girls out there, it is," I added. This time he looked at me and stared into my eyes. I'm nervous about what he will answer but I don't care whatever happens. I just really want to hear his answer and after that, I won't ask him anymore. "I like you, Vienna." Time seemed to suddenly stop because of his answer. I could not move my body and my two hands were also cold. He didn't look away but stared at me. I can't believe his answer, how did that happen? I know that it doesn't base on the time or day to like someone you've met. I agree with that but on his part, I disagree. Suddenly my phone rang on the table, save by the bell. I want to get out of here. "Excuse me," I said and hurriedly stood up. I also went out of the cafeteria and I was relieved. "Hello, Michelle." (Hello friend, how is it? Did you ask him? What's his answer?) "You both are right, he likes me," I replied to Michelle's surprise on the other line. I took a deep breath, what will I do after his confession? I then regretted asking him that question. It's a good thing no one has heard earlier but only me. If that happened, I would be dead to his fans.