257 FRIENDS FOREVER (2)

At around seven in the evening, Xue Guangxi dropped Kang Sola off at the university after they had such a fun-filled afternoon and a hearty dinner.

They decided to spend some more time at the open soccer field since it was still early for bedtime.

They lied on their backs in the middle of the field while they did some stargazing. The grass beside them swayed with the night wind.

"Thanks for today, Guangxi. You're really quite observant." Her voice was soft. He couldn't see it but her cheeks were a bit flushed. Kang Sola had never been confrontational. She was used to running away from her own emotions, from other people. But now, she felt she simply had to relay her purest gratitude.

"What are talking about? It's me who's thankful to you, Sola. You've done so much for me. You saved my ass, you know that?" The young man was equally feeling warm inside. He was more than touched.

"Guangxi..."

"Hmm?"

"We broke up." Her voice broke. It was laced with evident hurt.