Y-Yibo!?

Xiao Zhan looks at the empty seat in front of him.

Aaah...

He feels uncomfortable suddenly. He is not used to it. He never eats with Wang Yibo in school. He is now wondering why Wang Yibo is alone.

They stare at each other while Xiao Zhan is busy with his thoughts.

What about his friends? Is he coming to me?

Xiao Zhan was really surprised. Wang Yibo look at him and asked.

"Is there anyone sitting here?

"No." Ahh!

Xiao Zhan doesn't know how he will react properly.

Finally, Wang Yibo and Xiao Zhan ended up eating together at the same table. Xiao Zhan is wondering what is happening right now. He can't believe he is eating with Wang Yibo. Sure they are eating together in the house but not the same way today. It feels awkward for Xiao Zhan. Everything is new to him.

Xiao Zhan is wondering why Wang Yibo come to him all of a sudden. He thought maybe because of what he heard last night. Maybe Wang Yibo is just being obedient, it is Auntie Carmen's request? Or did he realized his situation and do it out of pity? Xiao Zhan feels sad thinking maybe that was the reason all along.

While busy with his thoughts, Xiao Zhan continues to eat. They never talk and Xiao Zhan is looking at Wang Yibo from time to time who is also busy eating his food. As he finishes his meal, Xiao Zhan doesn't know what to do or say either. Xiao Zhan looks at Wang Yibo in silence.

Should I go first or I will wait for Yibo?

Xiao Zhan thought if he goes first, Wang Yibo will have to eat alone. But if he waits for him, does he need to go to the class with him?

"Are you finished?" Wang Yibo look at him and asked.

"Yeah." Xiao Zhan answered quickly and nod twice.

"Then wait for me.." Wang Yibo said.

"Yes." Xiao Zhan answered and thought as he taps his forehead because Wang Yibo looks at him in surprise.

I was too obedient, wasn't I? Ah.

Wang Yibo placed the tray properly as he finished and stand up.

"Let's go."

"Yeah."

The two walk out of the cafeteria. Wang Yibo is walking ahead of Xiao Zhan. Xiao Zhan is still contemplating, trying to figure out something as he stares Wang Yibo's back and figure.

He is so tall. I was taller than him when we were young. What did he eat to become this tall?

Xiao Zhan smile as he steps forward and didn't notice that Wang Yibo halted and his face bumped to Wang Yibo's back.

Thud.

"I am sorry." Xiao Zhan apologized, feeling embarrassed, and gasped.

Wang Yibo looks at him and asks.

"Hey, what was his name again?" Wang Yibo can hardly remember He Peng's name.

"You know those kids who sit in front of you?"

"He Peng and Feng Mingjing?"

"Yeah, those guys."

"Are they your friends?"

Xiao Zhan jolted and sweat when Wang Yibo asked about them. He is wondering why suddenly about it. Xiao Zhan clench his fist and answered.

"Yes, they are my friends." Xiao Zhan confidently answered.

"Okay.." Wang Yibo said impassively said.

Xiao Zhan must hide his real situation and avoid finding out by Wang Yibo so Xiao Zhan just lies to cover it up. If he will just let those guys do whatever they want, nothing big will ever happen.

Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo walk together and as they get in the room, He Peng noticed them.

"Huh? What is that combination?" He Peng asked Feng Mingjing.

"Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo? Why they are together?"

He Peng facial expression changes as he thought. Ah, it annoys me. He goes with Xiao Zhan after ignoring me.

"HEY!" He Peng shouted.

Xiao Zhan look back and realized it was He Peng.

Before he can answer, He Peng hands grab their shoulders and asked.

"Did you guys had a good meal?"

Wang Yibo gives him an unpleasing glare. He Peng flinched and quickly remove his hand from Wang Yibo's shoulder.

"Haha, the meal taste so bad today. Am I right?" He Peng said and release Wang Yibo's body but hugged Xiao Zhan's shoulder tight.

"Yeah." Xiao Zhan answered feeling worried but he has no choice but to go with the flow of conversation.

He Peng lean closer and whisper to him.

"Why are you with Wang Yibo?"

"Huh? I just bumped with him in the hallway."

"Let's go."

Wang Yibo left dumbfounded as if his toy taken away from him as he watched them going back to their seats.

Meanwhile, Ji Li and Zou Cheng are chatting about what happened earlier in the cafeteria. They were confused with Wang Yibo's action.

"Ha. He never did this last year. Why did he eat separately?" Ji Li asked as he ponders while scratching his chin. Zou Cheng didn't respond as he is busy enjoying the lollipop in his mouth.

Zou Cheng pulls out the lollipop and answers.

"Maybe he is too hungry."

"Yeah..that's right. That is convincing." Ji Li said and saw Wang Yibo.

"Yibo, why did you do that earlier?" Ji Li asked with an angry face but Wang Yibo did not answer.

"Yibooooooo! I am asking you why?!" Ji Li asked again in frustration.

"Because I was hungry." Wang Yibo finally answered.

"Really?!" Ji Li and Zou Cheng answered in unison.

"Whoa, I guessed it right." Zou Cheng said believing it was the real reason why Wang Yibo separated from them.

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It would be nice if you will read the original story in TappyToon by Bamwoo.