Choose me!

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I let out a deep sigh as I looked at the four of them. What's wrong with them?

"He's not just 'some other person,' Chastian. His name is Chronos Aelous, and he's my classmate. He was also invited to this celebration." I explained, trying to keep my voice steady, hoping they'd understand.

But instead of softening their glares, their expressions grew even darker. It wasn't just Chastian and Chad anymore—even Cheena and Chase had joined in, their cold, judgmental stares piercing through Chronos as if he'd committed some unforgivable offense simply by being there.

"I don't like him, Aphrodite," Cheena said sharply. "I don't like the way he looks at you. I want to be the only one who looks at you like that." She grabbed my arm and gently pulled me away from Chronos, leaving him surrounded by the three.