C7 More Mysterious Part 2

"Why didn't you tell Mrs. Carla about yesterday's incident?"

Luckily, Luigi diverted the conversation. The question was just a joke to him.

"I'm just afraid that Alessia and her two friends will be expelled from this school."

"You still think about them even though they always hurt you."

I was silent while lowering my head. From his tone of voice and wide-eyed expression, he was surprised to hear my answer.

"You're too innocent, I'm getting worried about you." His eyes glared at me, making my whole body stiffen because I was too nervous.

"You know bad people will easily take advantage of you."

Now he's awake, and so am I. I wanted to ask him a few things, so I quickly said them before he disappeared from my sight.

"Luigi, why do you care so much about me?"

He was silent and briefly flashed a very charming smile. I don't know how many times my heart works extra fast because of the effect of that enchanting smile.

"I just don't like seeing someone like you being hurt before my eyes," he replied.

"Th-Then how did you know that Mrs. Carla called me into her room? You also know that Alessia and her two friends are bothering me in this place?"

Yes, that's right, this makes me curious and amazed simultaneously. Today, Luigi always comes at the right time when I'm in trouble and need his help. It was as if he knew something terrible was happening to me, so he rushed over like a hero.

"That's a secret, for sure. I will always come whenever you are in danger. I told you, now I am your protector." I was stunned, speechless, hearing those sweet words.

"Oh yes. Whenever and wherever you need me, all you have to do is press number one on your cell phone, it will be directly connected to my cell phone number."

My eyes were completely rounded. Is that the reason for borrowing my cell phone, nothing but to enter his cell phone number? All this kindness has me confused. Why is Luigi this kind and caring to me?

"Come on, back to class," he said, pointing down the hall to my class with his chin. "I will explain to your teacher that you are here to accompany me at my request. So that you are not punished."

After returning his thin smile to me, he began to walk. I just walked behind him with my heartbeat as if it wanted to jump out of my chest cavity. I didn't refuse his offer because I needed his help again.

Luigi, please don't be too nice to me, or I won't be able to control my feelings anymore. What if I fall in love with you? A poor girl like me, it's impossible to be your companion, right? Of course, you can't return my feelings. Therefore, please don't be too kind and caring for me.

I want to shout this out. Unfortunately, I only dared to say it in my heart. I don't have the guts to tell Luigi directly.

***

Arriving at the front of the class, it is true that a teacher is already teaching. She, Mrs. Maria, is teaching Biology.

Luigi opened the classroom door without knocking, making everyone's attention now be on us.

"L-Luigi, what's wrong?" asked Mrs. Maria, surprised to see Luigi suddenly barging in. Luigi walked up to Mrs. Maria without hesitation, ignoring the stares my classmates had on him.

"I'm dropping off Serena," he replied. "At the same time want to explain he came late for accompanying me to lunch."

Mrs. Maria jumped in surprise, and my classmates, who had now started whispering. I'm sure they're talking about us.

"I asked her to accompany me. So don't punish her. Let her follow the lessons as usual." Luigi said it without courtesy as if he had forgotten he was talking to a teacher. Or that's how he talks even to his teacher.

"Ah, well. I understand," answered Mrs. Maria while nodding. Instead of being offended because her student was rude, Mrs. Maria smiled kindly and nodded obediently. She obeyed everything Luigi said. Isn't this very strange?

Luigi turned to me, who was still standing near the door, "Come in," he said.

"Yes, Serena. Come in. Open your Biology book immediately." Mrs. Maria also chimed in.

"Okay, Mrs," I said with a smile.

I closed these lips again when my gaze met Luigi's dense irises. Luigi's figure is increasingly mysterious to me. Is he so scary that everyone seems to be afraid of him? Who exactly is this Luigi?

Daydreaming too much, I slumped when I suddenly felt someone tapping my shoulder. The culprit is Luigi, who is now standing beside me. I didn't even realize how long he had been standing there.

Luigi suddenly brought his face to my ear, successfully making the atmosphere boisterous because my classmates whispered even more. Even their voices were getting clearer when talking about us.

"Don't make that confused face. I already told you the reason why everyone is following me, right?" Luigi whispered.

Because his father was the one who built this school, that's what he said earlier when we were chatting on the rooftop. But is it just for that reason?

"Sit in your chair. Happy studying," Luigi said while patting my shoulder lightly.

He was about to walk through the door but suddenly stopped and turned back to face me. He took his expensive cell phone from his trouser pocket, then held it up as if he were showing it to me.

"Don't forget to call me if anything happens," he said, pointing to his black cell phone.

I nodded without a word, understanding what he meant. Luigi stepped away after that. I stared at his back, which started to move away. When his figure was no longer visible, I walked quickly towards the table. I ignore everyone's gazes that are now directed at me. Also, some people are still whispering about me and Luigi.