Ten

It's has been a month passed since the disclosure got leaked. The Chen Family is still a hot trend on social media especially Xysto. It is also a month since Nicaise is avoiding his brother. He doesn't reply nor approaches him when they walked passed by at each other in the hallways. Nicaise looked at Xysto like he is a stranger and like he doesn't exist anymore.

It is also a month passed when Caleb stops avoiding and not bothering Xysto anymore. He doesn't care if he saw him being bullied or getting teased by other students. 'He's a Chen, he can stand up for himself' that is in his mindset when he saw the younger getting picked on.

His upcoming engagement is still going but he doesn't give a crap anymore since he can't have or force Xysto to be his fake boyfriend, anyway.

Everything is back to normal for them except the fact that Xysto isn't a scholar student anymore. Caleb and Nicaise are starting to hang out together while Xysto, Chris, and Blaire did the same.

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"I think I should call and talk to Nicaise on what's going on," Chris stated as he puts down his cappuccino, "What is wrong with him? It's like, he changed?" he added,

The two were currently at the cafe, spending their time together while waiting on Xysto to finish his class.

Blaire looked at him and closes her laptop, "I think we should let him be. It's his life though. Why do we even bother."

"Nicaise is our friend, B. I'll talk to him later."

She scoffs and took a sip on her drink.

"Is there something that I don't know?"

Chris suddenly blurts out while staring at her. The latter immediately shook her head and replies, "No,"

"Then why did I saw you coming out from a club with Caleb?" he asked,

"Look, it's none of your business, okay? Why do you even care? Let me remind you, we're not dating." she said straightforwardly while looking at him. Chris slowly nods his head and leaned back on his seat. She then sighed as she pinches her cheeks, "I'm sorry. I'm just tired and pressured with our school works. I know that you cared about me but you don't have to worry about me. I'm with Caleb." she continued.

Silence fills the cafe between them and Chris bit his lower lip before taking a glance back at her again, "It's still Caleb, right?"

"What?"

He slowly nods, "It has always been him."

Blaire bit her lower lip while tapping the coffee mug using her fingers. She felt guilty for giving hope on the latter. Chris already confesses his feelings for her when she and Caleb have broken up but according to Blaire, she needs time to move on and heal before stepping into a new relationship. Caleb slept with some other girls while still dating Blaire, that's the reason why the two separated. Blaire had been cheated on by Caleb and yet she still loves his ex-boyfriend since they dated for 3 years, also, Caleb is Blaire's first in everything.

"Chris, it's not that-"

The sentence was cut off when both of their phones beeped. They both looked at it and it's from Nicaise, sending them the invitation for his upcoming birthday.

"You're coming?" she asked,

"Of course. Plus, my dad's going to be there as well,"

Blaire took a peek on her phone again when she noticed the time and Xysto hasn't arrived yet. He should be here since his class was finished 15 minutes ago. She stood up from her seat to find Xysto when Chris stopped her.

"Where are you going?" he asked as he raised an eyebrow.

"Stay here. I'll be back. Watch my laptop for me, please," she said and ran away, leaving the latter alone at the cafe.

Blaire kept looking at Xysto around since she knew that all of the students were picking and spreads gossips and hurtful words at him. She dials the latter's number but she can't reach him. She ran as fast as she can, hoping to see him sooner. She headed in the direction where Xysto's last class and she didn't expect that she would be seeing him on his knees on the floor grabbing the things that he dropped.

She knew that it wasn't an accident since she saw the 2 girls and 1 guy standing in front of him. Blaire crossed her arms and walked behind them.

"May I know why the three frogs like you were only standing there and not helping him?" she coldly stated. The three startled as they heard the Queen B's voice. They all turned around and faced her.

"Uhm, and why would we do that? It's not our fault that he's a loser." the guy defended.

"Yes, Blaire. Once a loser, always a loser." the other girl added.

"He's a Chen if you're not that updated, you hideous creatures."

The other girl scoffs and smirked, "I don't care. Nicaise is the only person we know who is the only son of Mister Chen and not this disgusting rag." they all let out an insulting laugh which makes Blaire made her blood boils. She flicked her tongue, ready to lay her palm on their faces when someone grabs her hand.

"Get out of our sight in 3 seconds if you don't want to find another school this instant." a cold deep voice stated while holding Blaire's hand, stopping her from slapping them.

The three students went their eyes wide open as they see Nicaise standing in front of them giving them a death glare. They went back to their senses and turned around to help Xysto pick his things up.

"Don't you dare touch him! I don't want your filthy hands on him!" Nicaise suddenly said in a loud voice, "3 seconds I want you out of our sight before I kick you all out of this school." he added. They all immediately ran away as Nicaise told them.

"Pathetic brats." Blaire murmurs and kneels down to helped Xysto with his things. "Are you okay?" she asked,

Xysto nods and dusts off his uniform, "Thanks, B." he took a glance at his brother and Nicaise was just standing there watching them both.

"Aren't you going to say something?" Blaire asked Xysto,

"Leave me alone," he responded coldly and walked away.

She scoffs and rolled her eyes, pulling Xysto's hand as they walked in the opposite direction, "Your brother is a complete idiot. I don't get him."

Blaire shook her head and Xysto let out a fake laugh, "Let's just meet Chris."