When you had soone you liked, your hearing would be several tis sharper. You could distinguish the persons voice anywhere and clearly hear that persons na among the many sounds.
Just like now.
I was just helping Lucy move the books to the library!
Felix, who was returning to the dormitory after his morning classes had ended, stopped in his tracks.
Due to its age, students were prohibited from entering the old Academy building to prevent any accidents.
In the old hall, Colin Connor, carrying books, was arguing with a student from the student council who looked like a sophomore. Itll be quicker to go this way. Why would I go back? Colin complained. Ill be quick.
Its against the academy rules, Colin! The principal banned students from entering this area!
Please cut so slack! You want to walk the long way with these heavy books? Just close your eyes, this once.
I cant.
Felix had no idea what was happening, but Colin appeared to have been caught while attempting to pass through the old hall. There was a verbal fight between Colin, who was trying to take a shortcut, and the student council mber, who said no.
It was none of his concern who Colin was fighting with; the issue was that Lucy was standing next to Colin.
Likewise, Lucy, holding a lot of books in her arms, pulled Colins hem. She looked uncomfortable. Lets just turn around, Colin. Breaking the school rules is a bit
Ugh! How do you go around carrying all these books? And there are still a lot of books left to move in the library! Just look at us, Emily! Im going to lose my arm while moving these books!
Colin begged the student council mber desperately. However, the smart-faced female student responded with a firm tone. I know! But the book clubs business is none of the student councils concern, so I have no choice but to give penalties to those who break the rules!
Another sluggish argunt ensued between the student council mber and Colin. Felix didnt think Colin would win.
Felix stared at his reflection in the window, clasped his buttons up to his neck and tightened his loose tie. Then he approached the quarrelling duo.
Whats going on, Emily? Felix asked, calling the student council mber by na.
Adrian! Emilys face brightened up as soon as she saw him. She imdiately reported the two for breaking the rules. I caught them trying to sneak through the old hall, and they kept asking to just let it go.
Emily pulled a notebook out of her arms. She held the pen with stern eyes, ready to write down Colin and Lucys nas and impose a penalty at any mont.
Wait, Emily. Felix raised his hand to stop her.
The library is organizing old books. He explained with a kind smile on his face. As the student council president, I have given them a permit to pass through the old building while moving books to the library. As you can tell, the distance between the two libraries is quite long.
Felix continued, pretending to be searching his pocket. Sorry, I should have inford the student council earlier as the book club manager. Where did I put my permit? He searched around the pocket and took out his empty hands with a troubled expression. I must have left it in the library. Ill bring it now.
No, you dont have to bother. Emily hurriedly waved her hand. She then turned to Lucy. Why didnt you say anything, Lucy? I didnt even know that. Anyway, its okay to go this way.
Emily politely made way.
I told you so! Colin snorted at Emily. Lets go, Lucy! Thank you, Adrian-sunbae!
However, before Colin could take a step forward, Felix caught his arm.
Surprised, Colin gasped. He stared back at Felix. Su Sunbae?
Who are you?
Colin frowned. What? What are you talking about? Im Colin!
Who is that?
Colin struggled at his feet as Felix grabbed him. He whined, feeling like he was being mistreated. Its ! Colin Corner! Lucys friend!
Well, I dont know anyone by that na. Felix pretended to be worried and rubbed his chin. He then forcibly took away the books Colin was holding. The access permit is only for the mbers of the book club. Youre not a club mber, so youre breaking the rules.
What?
Felix glanced at Emily. If you keep talking back, youll get more penalty points.
Yes, sir.
You can clean the hallway as a punishnt.
Co on, wait! Puzzled, Colin tried to grab the hem of Felixs shirt, but Emily stood in the way.
Where are you going?
Unfortunately, Colin was unable to defeat Emily not only verbally but also physically.
Lucy! Adrian-sunbae! Colin, whose neck was wrapped around Emilys arm, eagerly called the two.
Lets go, Lucy. Felix happily led Lucy away.
* * *
How many tis have you escaped like this, Felix-sunbae? Lucy asked when they round the corner, and Colins whining was no longer heard. She squinted and looked at Felix suspiciously.
You make it sound like Im a habitual offender. I swear this is the first ti, Felix replied, a little awkward, but he was telling the truth. In the first place, the student council mbers werent bold enough to impose penalties on the Princes of Berg.
But impersonating the student president is Wouldnt Adrian feel bad if he knew? Lucy asked carefully.
Felix shrugged and replied playfully, Adrian sotis acts like hes when hes at a disadvantage.
Adrian-sunbaenim? No way.
Felix secretly pouted at Lucy, who seed to have no doubts about the honesty of her twin brother.
On April Fools Day last sester, everyone said it was who kicked Detrees planetary model, but it was actually Adrian.
What?
I didnt make a fuss for Adrians sake.
That doesnt make sense, Lucy said in disbelief.
Why not? You cant expect the student council president to be perfect every single day. They also need ti to relieve stress.
As if holding back the laughter that was about to burst, Lucy tried to keep a straight face, yet the corners of her lips kept twitching. That was you sunbae. Her cheeks turned red, trying to hold back her laughter as she said, I was there too. I saw it.
Oh, really? Felix smiled sheepishly. Yeah, thats a lie. That was . He graciously admitted.
If Lucy was there, he couldnt fool her eyes.
* * *
They soon arrived in front of the library.
Unlike the newly built library, the library they went to was located in the old building, so there were rarely people visiting.
Cobwebs stretched all over the old wooden building, creating a gloomy feeling.
When they pulled the doorknob, the wooden door, with faulty hinges, opened with a terrifying creak.
It was dark inside the library; no window was opened. Even though it was midday, not even a single ray of light ca in. The cold air rose slowly from the floor.
You can leave the books here.
Felix placed the books she was carrying on the wooden table Lucy pointed to.
Are you going to tidy it up?
The book club mbers will co and join later, Lucy replied, organizing the books she brought. Thank you for your help, sunbae.
When she turned to Felix and thanked him, a gust of wind suddenly blew.
Bang!
The wind slamd the door shut and instantly engulfed the library in darkness, cutting off the only source of light.
Startled, Lucy scread.
Its okay. Its probably because of the wind, Felix said, calming her down. He fumbled over the wall and located the door. The handle was easily found. However, no matter how hard he yanked, the door would not open. It wont open.
What? Lucy groped her way in the darkness and approached Felix. She also attempted to open the door but to no avail. Its locked up? Lucy said, sounding anxious. Her voice trembled slightly.
Ill try again. Felix tried to pull the handle again.
The door only shook with a loud noise but never opened.
The old wooden door was rotten in several places, and the hinge joints were loose. Felix would probably be able to break through it just by kicking it with his feet.
But Felix thought.
This is an opportunity. Today, I accidentally bumped into Lucy, easily beat Colin, and now Im alone in the library with her
Lady Luck is helping .
In the dark, the corners of his mouth went up. Pretending to pull the handle a few more tis, he slowly turned toward Lucy. The door It doesnt budge. A lie naturally ca out of his mouth.
What? What should we do?
Lets wait until soone cos, Felix said calmly. Please dont let anyone co.
It was fortunate that Lucy could not see his expression in the dark.
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