Chapter 5: Face-slapping
Calix's voice causes the audience to like him even more. It was one thing to be handsome and another to have such a heavenly voice
They even want to use Calix's voice as their ringtone
However, Calix was completely indifferent at that. When the song ended, he didn't waste any time and head to backstage with his friends following him
Along the way, Calix saw an innocent stone and it reminds him of the reason why he currently has a forehead wound
Out of anger, Calix kicked the innocent stone again
"Woah, woah, chill. Do you know that cute guy? You've been staring at him as if you want to eat him alive earlier" Cain teased causing Calix to glare at him
"He's that crazy guy that threw a stone at me"
"Oh... then I think the rumors about him were true" Cain said while nodding his head while Calix creased his forehead
"What rumors?" Calix asked curiously. Could the rumors be how bad that guy's attitude is?
"Well, he's pretty famous you know. Not only did he has the looks to make both men and women like him, even his intelligence is top-notch!"
"After he starts studying, no matter what school he entered, he always has the number 1 spot. He's that smart!"
"For a smart person like that, people would either think that he is arrogant or an ugly nerd but he is completely different"
"He has a good relationship with people around him and despite his high grades, he still knows how to enjoy life!"
Calix stared at Cain with suspicious eyes. "What's that got to do with him throwing a stone at me?"
"Tsk tsk too impatient" Cain said while shaking his head before continuing his words
"You know, most of the people that got the rank #1 in Academics are pushover nerds. But Klein, he is different"
"Don't be deceived by his cute appearance, that guy can literally beat up even muscular men!"
Towards the end, Cain's eyes were even filled with hearts as if he was mesmerized by Klein
"How did you even know so many things about him?" Calix asked suspiciously and Cain grinned at him
"Well, the bisexual me is interested in him. Come on, haven't you seen how adorable he is? It makes people want to pamper him yet his personality is also interesting. How can such a guy be easily found? That kind of people is extremely rare!"
Calix can't help but roll his eyes. This friend of his, as long as they are good looking it doesn't matter if they are men or women, he would still like them
"Well, stop your delusions now. Unfortunately, your perfect guy likes me and it's annoying"
Cain raises his brows as if he was looking at a crazy person in front of him. "Are you sure? I know the looks of people when they like you but I don't see that from him. Although I heard that he is gay, no one has ever managed to capture his heart"
Hearing that Klein is gay, Calix was even more sure that the former likes him. If Klein is straight then Calix might think he's just being conceited
But all the incidents that happened between them and also Klein's sexuality makes him more convinced
"Do you think I'm lying?" Calix asked in displeasure while recounting the moments that made him sure that Klein likes him
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At a Restobar near the Stanford University, a group of around 20 people can be seen eating while chatting with each other
This group of people involves Klein and his classmates
"Alright everyone, Klein has helped us reach our quota early. We should treat him with the best of hospitality tonight, cheers!"
The class representative said while raising her glass of alcohol
"Cheers!" The other students said and they too raise their glass
As the celebration event in the University just finished, this group of students wants to celebrate
After all, the night is still very young. College Life is not only a life full of studying but it was also accompanied by one of the best experiences a person will have in their lifetime!
The students merrily eat and drink with each other when another large group of people entered the restaurant
The attention that the girls were giving to Klein was immediately given to another person
Excited screams entered Klein's ears and when he looks at the source, his face darkened again
Why is he always encountering this guy today?
Klein saw Calix and Calix saw him too. Both of their faces darkened as they glared at each other
If it's just Klein, he would continue this war of glare but he doesn't want to spoil this night that he should spend to make good memories
With a snort, Klein returned his gaze back to his food before he sensed someone nudging his side
When Klein looks at the person beside him, he saw Shane looking at him with teasing eyes. "Kleeeeinnn, I didn't know that you know how to flirt. How did you capture the Male God's heart?"
Millions of stories with countless versions were already playing inside Shane's mind. She thought that the way the two interacted has always been suspicious starting from the concert
"I'll rather jump off a building than flirt with that guy" Klein said as his mood was completely ruined now
But to Shane's head, this was a classic enemy to lovers love story and she can't wait to see how the story will unfold
"Shit, look at him, he's really adorable!" A giddy voice entered Calix's ears and he saw Cain looking at Klein with an infatuated look on his face
"How is that guy adorable?" Calix asked coldly and Cain shook his head at him
"Tsk tsk, my friend, I really think that your radar is broken. I haven't sense even the slightest bit of infatuation from Klein. It must have been your imagination only"
In Cain's eyes, the way Klein looks at Calix was only filled with displeasure and annoyance. Not even the slightest bit of affection can be detected from it but Calix doesn't think so
"That's just his tactic, don't fall for it" Calix replied coldly before their group sat on their chairs. Although his mood is ruined, he completely ignored Klein that was being pestered by his friend
"Come on Klein, just be honest with us, what's your relationship with him?" Shane desperately asked and Klein had a headache
"Either you stop talking or I'll stab the fork in my hands to your throat!" Klein threatened with a glare and Shane can only pout her lips
"Meanie!" Without a choice, Shane can just continue eating and Klein finally got his peace back
"Klein, taste this" a woman's voice entered Klein's ears and when he looks at the source, he saw that it was Ariel
Ariel is one of the beautiful classmates that he has. In fact, she is also known by the whole University
The way she looks at Keon would make people realize that she had a crush on him
Although Klein is gay, he still doesn't want Ariel to lose face
"Alright, thanks!" Klein answered and he can only open his mouth as Ariel planned on feeding him herself
The taste of chocolate cake filled Klein's taste buds and his eyes glowed with delight
"Oh, this cake tastes good" Klein complimented honestly and Ariel instantly blushed
"Ayieeee!!!"
The whole class that witnesses this scene immediately teased the two. Ariel blushed even harder while Klein can only scratch the back of his head
This scene also entered the eyes of one of Klein's male classmates - Paul. His eyes were filled with displeasure as Klein has the attention of almost all their female classmates
Even the beauty Shane is friends with him and now, Ariel is too obvious about her feelings
The class teases Ariel to Klein when Paul opened his mouth to ruin Klein's reputation
"Hahaha Ariel, don't fall for Klein too much. I heard that he is gay, is that right, Klein?"
Paul's voice was so loud that it was heard by everyone in the restaurant. Even Calix's group turned their heads to them waiting to see what reaction Klein would have
The atmosphere instantly turned silent and awkward. Some of them were angry for Paul while some of them want to know if Klein is really gay
As for Klein, this is not the first time he encountered such a thing and he grinned. "Yes, I am, gay. Why? Are you interested?"
The air of confidence around Klein surprises the people that waited for his reaction. He didn't even deny things and confidently admitted his sexuality. Not many people have this level of confidence
As for Klein, he never hid his sexuality. Although he didn't announce it to the world, he was still as open as possible about it
If people want to use his sexuality against him then they would terribly fail!
So what if he is gay? Klein still has high confidence!
Paul didn't expect Klein's reactions and his tongue got tied. He opened his mouth just to close it again
In this kind of situation wouldn't people mostly get embarrassed or even cry? Why is Klein's reaction completely different?
"What, cat got your tongue? Oh my, you're making me blush. Do you really like me?"
Paul's voice earlier was loud. And now Klein gave back the same energy. His sarcastic voice entered the ears of all the people around
That instantly makes Paul angry as his face reddened
"W-who would like someone like you?! Fuck off, I'm not a disgusting faggot!" Paul raged causing his classmates' faces to turn uglier
Shane can't take it anymore and was about to slap Paul but Klein stops her
Not even the slightest bit of offended expression can be seen from Klein's face. He was just smiling as if Paul is interesting
"Ah right, faggots are disgusting. Hmm, what if I touch you, would my disease infect you? Would that make you a disgusting person too?" Klein playfully asked
Klein doesn't like it when people use his sexuality to undermine and insult him. Once someone does it, he would make sure that that person will pay
"W-what... y-you..." Paul doesn't know what to say anymore. This outcome was completely beyond his expectation
He can only stare at Klein's playful face with eyes and mouth opened in shock
"Why aren't you saying anything, classmate?" Klein asked mockingly and Paul's already red face reddened even more
"S-shut up! You're disgusting you make me want to puke!" Paul's saliva almost splashed to the people around him due to how aggressive his speaking manner was
"Don't deepthroat too far next time then" Klein nonchalantly answered before moving his attention back to his food as he treated Paul as if he was an air
The sounds of people choking in either their food or saliva entered everyone's ears. They were shocked by Klein's comeback before they burst laughing
Klein was too savage! He KOed the homophobic classmate of his with one fell swoop!
Paul has lost too much face that he immediately flee with his tails tuck between his legs
"Shit, that was hot! I love the confidence!" Cain exclaimed while looking at Klein. His crush is really something
Although Calix doesn't have a good impression of Klein, he still sees the guy in a new light
Most people would cower in fear when their sexualities are insulted but he didn't. Not everyone can fight back like that and Klein is one of the brave warriors
If homophobic people were left alone to insult everyone they want, that would just make gay people more oppressed
No matter how hard it is, they still need to fight back
"That guy is too stupid" Calix commented pertaining to Paul
For Calix, it's just a matter of preference, who the hell cares if a person likes girls or boys?
Calix has never understood why people can be this prejudiced. They care too much about who other people like instead of just focusing on their own lives