Eight

"I'm sorry," Yasser said when he saw Justin because he anticipated the boy would pout over missing the birthday dinner. "It's okay, there are still many more opportunities," Justin replied before grinning and playing with the younger boy's hair. Yasser glared at the older man and straightened his hair, adding, "But it's still not okay with me."

"Alright, you can treat me later at Mikko's," with a smile. Yasser yelled, "Fine, come and let's enter the classroom together," grabbing Justin by the hand and dragging the older man inside. Justin's face turned red at the younger man's sudden request, and his heart was racing. Before they even reached the classroom, he noticed Travis glaring at them while they were holding hands.

The tall Japanese man looked away as soon as Travis noticed him, but why did he suddenly feel disappointed? When Travis was no longer present and sitting at the desk, Yasser came out to see who was outside and inquired, "You alright?" the young man was looking at him with concern. "I called you earlier, who are you looking at?" he asked. When Travis was no longer present and sat at the desk, Justin simply scratched the back of his neck and said, "I just saw something earlier, I thought of someone that I knew but not." Yasser believed and didn't ask any more, they sat down in their own seats before their teacher arrived, Justin tricked himself to sit because Travis was next to him but he had no choice, he took a deep breath before approaching the Japanese.

"So what's that status between you and him?"

"Huh?"

Travis continued, "Last time I checked you're not deaf, I'm asking if you and that guy were dating," but Justin was unable to look at the man next to him to respond; instead, he simply bowed his head and said, "Don't answer because I will know too, I'll just ask him instead of you." Travis was about to stand up when Justin stopped him, the young man tightly gripping his hand. He said, coldly, "We're just friends," and Travis looked at him.

Intended to avoid it, but why does it seem like fate is putting Justin to the test? Adding up Travis is getting on his nerves, so he said, "Fine! I like him if that's what you want to hear," in a low voice. "Based on what I see, it's not," he said. Hearing what he said, Travis was astounded. good now What's worse is that his soulmate himself learned of his secret, which made it even worse. The Japanese smirked and sat quietly as their teacher arrived and began the lesson, but Justin is unable to remain still because he is unsure of the other male's next move.

the class peacefully ended, Yasser excused himself to go first to the cafeteria, causing Justin to leave the classroom and arrange his things. "Mr. Park," he stopped when he heard their teacher calling him; he was standing near the doorway with Travis; he took his bag and approached them; "Why?" he asked, the teacher smiled then said. "I just wanted to ask a favor from you since you are my top student. Why don't you help Mr. Watanabe on studying our subject because you know he transferred late, so the lessons and don't be difficult for him? It will add to your grades." Knowing Justin, he wants his grades to rise even more, so even if he doesn't like Travis, he has to be patient. "Sure," he answered immediately.

"That's great to hear, well, I'll take my leave, Mr. Park and Mr. Watanabe; it's up to you to plan what you want to do," their teacher left, and the two of them were left. "Whatever nonsense you're thinking, please don't do it now, okay?" said Justin, then turned to the young man. Travis just smiled and said, "I'm not doing anything yet, but I'll be there later. See you later, Mr. Park." The young man approached him and playfully patted his shoulder before leaving. Justin was holding back; he felt pain in his pinky finger where the red string was, but he just ignored it.

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