[Bonus chapter] Ma-IX Corner Bus Stop (2)

"It's really just a joke. I appreciate the offer of you accompanying me till the next bus stop but I've already texted someone to pick me here. She will be here soon," Kristelle stated after Joey started to walk ahead of her. She waved both of her hands and gesture to him that he was free to go.

Despite having the street lights along the road, the side of the road was still dim. It was because the light bulb was covered by a big leaf from a tree. Their two figures stood in the coldness of the night. Both of them had their arms crossed on their chest.

"If someone will pick you here, that will spare some of my energy. Then, I'll wait for your company to pick you here," Joey said and sat on the sidewalk gutter as if it was made for him to sit there.

Seeing this attitude, she could not help but stare at him for a long time. "You don't need to wait here," she debated.