Chapter 10

“Sorry, Alice! It seems that you are dreaming,” replied Mate.

“What? No way! If I dream, why is everything so real? Look at this, Mate! I had a cut on my leg, and it still hurts today! And also...”

I stopped what I was saying. I remembered how, in that dark atmosphere, Mate kissed me and also played with his tongue. Imagining it, I couldn’t say it; I was ashamed.

“And also what?” asked Mate.

“And also... hmm... why did Shanun say you weren’t at home?” she said, “If you’re having an event with your family, is that true?” she asked me to try to turn away what I really wanted to say.

“Yes, what Shanun said is true. So I couldn’t stay long because I had to go back into the house.”

“What? But you’re all home? Hmm, I mean, you and your family?”

“Sorry, Alice! I can’t stay here long because I have to go back!” said Mate, who then rushed to enter the house.

“Mate? Wait! I’m not done talking! Awww...!”

When I got up while calling Mate, a