Chapter 55: Arrangements for the weekend

When Geoffrey left the room and walked down the stairs, he saw Emily slowly walking out of the building. Her shoulders were slumped, and he saw her wipe her tears with her hands. He felt that she looked too pitiful, so he chased after her.

When he reached her, he pulled her to an inconspicuous corner behind the main school building.

"Why are you crying?"

Emily hiccupped as she said "I… I just feel bad about myself. I thought that if I were able to best everyone else, I would deserve to stand beside you. But… my efforts were just in vain. You are beyond my reach."

"you don't have to work so hard to stand beside me." He said as he shook his head.

"but I want to… and I hope you won't be angry with what I am about so say…" she paused and looked at him as if asking for permission.

"I won't so do tell me."