Lydia's POV

3 months later...

September 23, Monday
10:00 AM

"Ari? Ari are you ok?" I wave my hand in front of Ari's face. We were having recess, and the whole time we've been here in the cafeteria, Ari's been staring at Theo, with sad eyes. It has been like that for about a month or so.

"Lydia, have you spoken to Theo recently?" She asks out of the blue.

"No... Why?"

"Look at him, he's been so sad. I've noticed it for a while. Haven't you?"

"Not really, I don't pay attention. And his eyes are always covered."

"Heh." Ari frowned. "Can I ask for a favor?"

"Sure."

"Can you talk to Theo sometime? I just want to know if he's ok."

I sigh after hearing her request, but she's my bestfriend, I just can't say no. "Fine, I will."

"Yey! Thanks Lydia! You're the best!" She hugs me tightly.

"Don't sweat it, you're my bestfriend." I hug back.

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10:00 PM

Hmm... I should have enough money to buy a good gaming laptop by my next salary. And that should be by the end of the month. Then I can finally open divine spring. Ugh I really miss everyone, especially Dread.

But there are so many questions and problems going through my head. Like what if Dread found someone new? What if he avoids me when I return because it looks like I've rejected him?

I don't know...

My thoughts have been bugging me ever since I destroyed my laptop, but recently it's been even worst. Whenever I think of something related to laptops, games, or romance I completely lose focus.

Now here I am, 10:00PM instead of relaxing I'm stressing myself out with these problems.

*Bzzt Bzzt*

Oh looks like I got a message.

I roll around my bed, not wanting to sit up so that I could reach my phone.

Maybe I'll just ignore it.

But what if it's important?

I sigh and sit up straight, then I reach for my phone which was sitting on my bedside table and read the message.

Crazy Bestie(｡･ω･｡)

10:02 PM

Ari: Hey Lydia! Have you talked to Theo yet?(≧▽≦)

No, not yet sorry. I forgot lol. Thanks for reminding me Ari(人*'∀｀)｡*ﾟ+:Me

Ari: kk! Be sure to tell me afterwards;)

I will. Ttyl!:Me

Well looks like I should message Theo...

Theo

10:08 PM

Hey.:Me

I put my phone down and went back to dozing off in my thoughts while I wait for a reply. I really haven't spoken to the boy in a while.

I don't dislike him or anything, I mean he's really nice. But I just don't talk to people that aren't super close to me unless it's needed.

Besides, If I get too close then Ari might get jealous, and I don't want that.

*Bzzt Bzzt*

Oh that was faster then I expected. I thought that maybe he'd be asleep right now, or be busy playing games.

I pick up my phone once again and read the recieved message.

Theo: hey.

How have you been lately? You seem sad.:Me

Theo: Don't worry, it's nothing important.

Really? But you've been looking like that for over a month according to my friend. And she's really worried about you. I suppose I am too. :Me

Theo: I don't want to be a bother to you guys though...:(

It won't be a bother at all. Besides, my friend looking sad all the time is a bother for me.:Me

Theo: Alright... Well, I confessed to the girl I like...

Oh I see... Did you get rejected? ( ･ั﹏･ั):Me

Theo: N-no... She didn't respond actually... I told you before that it was an online crush right?

Yeah.:Me

Theo: After that... She stopped coming online and I haven't seen her since. I think she hates me. Because after I confessed she stopped going online. I don't have any other way of contacting her! It just... Hurts. Even though it happened months ago I just can't accept it. I always thought there was a thing between us...

Ok, calm down Theo...:Me

As I read Theo's message I began to feel nervous. It sure as heck sounded like I was the girl he confessed to. And I sure as heck hope it isn't me.

C-can I ask you something though?:Me

Theo: Sure.

When did that happen, exactly?:Me

Theo: June 25 :( I still remember the exact date...

Sh*t! That's the day I broke my laptop.

No no no, it can't be me. The coincidence would be too big. And Ari likes Theo!

One more question...:Me

Theo: uhh ok...

On what game did you meet her?:Me

Theo: Divine spring.

Divine spring.

Damn it! I will not accept this.

Oh! I play that too actually haha! I might know the girl, what's her ign?:Me

Theo: You play it too? You should add me and lets play together sometime If I feel like returning to it. :")

Theo: Her ign is WhatAnAngel...

Bloody flipping hell.

I put my phone back down and flopped onto my bed, face in my pillow. All along Dread was Theo. ALL THIS TIME!!!

The boy I've liked for such a long time online, is also my bestfriend's crush.

Well great. Just great.

What should I do now!?

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Hey guys!

What do you think Lydia is going to do?👀 She's in a hard situation ayee

Be ready for the upcoming chapters!

Anddd the story will be coming to an end soon :">

I hope y'all liked this chapter!

-Kei

Question of the day: What would you do if you were in Lydia's situation?