Her confirmation

"That's it?" Ask Jeanne. Her blood-red eyes which are filled with hope stared at Ilia.

In front of her, the boy was confused because of the question. He didn't know what this black-haired girl meant.

So, he made an apologizing smile as he asked, "what do you mean?"

The girl blinked, her eyes filled with questions. "You don't want to add babe, darling, sweet pie, or anything else at the end of your greeting? Or to call me?"

Automatically, Ilia coughed after hearing Jeanne's babble. "Cough! Cough! No!" His reply was a little loud.

"No!?" Jeanne frowned. A moment later, she lifted one of her legs then twisted her body. Still sitting at his table, she pinned the boy between her legs. If it wasn't for the table, the girl should have been sitting on the boy's lap. "Why not!?"

"That's because—" Ilia stopped to gulp. Jeanne's sexy body was in front of him. She was awfully close. He couldn't help but be fascinated with her beauty especially when he could smell her sweet scent. Turning his reddened face away, he muttered, "calling you out with such words?. is arguably embarrassing."

"I'm your girlfriend and you're ashamed of it!?"

Instantly, Ilia shook her head. "That's not what I mean," he said weakly.

Jeanne being his girlfriend is a joy. And since the girl admits to their new relationship openly, he doesn't need to confirm his doubts. It's relief for him, this wasn't a dream after all.

The boy got his answer.

Ilia is happy but... He glanced around and he saw the students in this class grow silent. They glance at and listen to his chat with Jeanne, seriously.

Of course, it will become like this, most of them want to know the things that are going on around Jeanne.

After all, she was the school's number one belle, an exemplary student, humble even though she was wealthy, and most of all her goodness, she never used her wealth and status as a shield or a weapon.

She is a natural magnet that will attract everyone's attention.

So, when Jeanne says that Ilia is her boyfriend, the students in this class make surprised expressions. Some of them put on curious expressions, and the rest making threatening expressions that are of course, specifically for Ilia and only for him.

A beauty is never guilty even though she made a mistake.

Their expression and stares give Ilia a powerful pressure that crushes his body. It was so heavy and suffocating. He knew problems would come to him but he never expected, the pressure alone had already made his body so burdened.

Sweat flowed down his cheeks.

He could only smile stiffly in the middle of this situation.

"In that case, what do you mean?" Jeanne crossed her arms and made a Huff! Her cheeks were slightly puffing and yes, she was upset.

Suicide.

That word is more than enough to describe what will happen to Ilia if he reveals the meaning of his words. Of course, he wouldn't die in the true sense. It would only really put him in the middle of chaos.

So, his thought about, dating you will only put me in trouble! Never come out of his mouth. He swallows it even though it's bitter. But then again, this bitterness was so tiny compared to the vast joy he got after having a stunning girlfriend.

Yes, Ilia thought that he was ready for the chaos that would greet him by dating Jeanne but, was that true?

The answer to that question is a mystery. He won't know before the time comes. Now, he had to fix his girlfriend's bad mood despite there being terrible risks behind it.

Ilia took a deep breath. "...I mean, I'll use a phrase like that once we get to know each other better. It's too soon to use that kind of words."

"Okay, fine..." said Jeanne, who lost her interest. She then came down from the table to stand next to Ilia. "We need to cut off our distance and know each other better so... Let's go on a date after school."

"Huh!?" A strange sound came out of Ilia's mouth. He tried to understand Jeanne's words but he couldn't do it quickly. A few seconds passed when finally, he understood what she meant. "A date? After school!?"

"You heard it. Remember, you have to wait for me."

Dazed, Ilia nodded. Then...

"No, Jeanne! What are you saying? You? Dating? With this? Seriously?" Shelly exclaimed with shock. Her index finger pointed at Ilia, rudely. Her expression was ugly, clearly conveying her disgust to the boy.

Raquel nodded, showing her support for Shelly's opinion. "Yes, how could you be so reckless? He doesn't deserve you."

Jeanne's eyebrows arched deeply. As for Ilia, he held his breath when he saw the girls making a fuss. He was going to deal with something like this sooner or super sooner but, still, it surprised him.

"You two, don't bad mouthing my boyfriend," Jeanne said firmly.

Her statement made Shelly and Raquel along with the students exhale in shock!

Those who were quite close to Jeanne were surprised because they knew, the girl never defended anyone else. As for those who don't know her very well, they are surprised because once again, she declares that Ilia is her boyfriend.

Minutes ago, they hesitated and mistook for misheard her. But now, they understood how cruel reality was.

Their number one belle is now owned by a man!

The killing aura of those who hate this truth grew stronger. As for Ilia who received that killing aura, somehow, his stomach felt like it was being chopped brutally.

"You have to think about this again, Jeanne." Shelly tried to persuade. At the same time, she looked at Ilia with hostility.

"It's not going to end well, what about Roman?" Raquel moved her eyes to observe Jeanne's expression. She wanted to make sure that Jeanne was joking or not.

"That's right! The boy, Roman! Aren't the two of you a pair of lovers? You even have a date with him some time ago."

To reinforce Shelly's statement, Raquel said, "and I've heard that you and he are engaged."

Jeanne made a wry smile. "It's true that I'm engaged and dating him but, that happen because of a deal beyond my consent. More than that, I knew that he wasn't a decent boy, he didn't compatible with me. I'm done with him."

Shelly opened her mouth wide as she put on an expression of disbelief.

Jeanne's statement also struck the hearts of the other students.

How can they believe that Jeanne and Roman don't fit in when every day, they see the couple looking so harmonious, covered with joy, love, and smiles.