Ghosts Aren't Real

Kai's breath got caught in the back of his throat as soon as Zeren said those words. 

He had already been aware of Zeren's feelings for Lina from the very beginning. 

Heck, even a blind and deaf man could probably feel that Zeren was very fond of Lina. 

However, Kai had never heard Zeren so serious before, which made him feel a little bit...threatened. 

"I know that I act goofy most of the time," Zeren continued, chuckling nervously.

"However, that's just my personality. Deep inside, I care about you a lot." 

"I told my dad this, and it seems like he thinks it's all fun and games. I'm still young, so I'll probably grow out of it," he muttered. 

"But, I don't see it as a phase. I just...genuinely like you. It wasn't the love at first sight kind of thing. However, it's been a long time since I liked you. It has only been recently since the two of us started becoming close," he chuckled.