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When Zack Reed declared his feelings for the attractive new student, everyone expected me to have an emotional outburst and create a commotion. However, I was nowhere to be seen, even after his confession was complete.
Unbeknownst to Zack, I was actually in his roommate's room, wearing his hoodie and asking with exasperation:
"I've soaked your bed. Where will you sleep tonight?"
Simon Yates looked away, his throat moving visibly as he passed me a towel.
"Dry your hair first. I'll replace the bedding before you rest."
Zack was planning to reveal his feelings to that pretty transfer student.
He had instructed everyone to keep it from me. But he was unaware that some gossipy individuals couldn't resist and had already informed me.
It was common knowledge that I had feelings for Zack and imagined a future with him.
This time, it seemed Zack was completely smitten with that girl.
People anticipated that I would become hysterical, weep, and create a spectacle.
Everyone enjoys witnessing such romantic drama unfold.
They were all anticipating my meltdown and rush to disrupt the situation.
However, to their disappointment, even after Zack's successful confession, I hadn't appeared.
The crowd of spectators, three rows deep, began to lose enthusiasm.
Even Zack's expression lacked much happiness.
He embraced his new girlfriend and checked his phone.
There were no incoming calls or texts.

My Ex's Confession Backfired, I'm in His Roommate's Bed

I grasped Simon's arm and started to leave, saying, "Simon, let's head home. I'm eager to see our new place."


He fixed his gaze on Zack, his eyes steady yet intense and demanding.


"Zack, I don't want to hear anyone badmouth my girlfriend ever again."


By this point, Zack had lost his composure, blurting out, "Simon, who do you think you are?"


Simon responded with a cold smirk, "If you're unsure about my identity, why don't you ask your father?"


His eyes slowly shifted from Simon's face to mine.


His once attractive features now twisted into an unpleasant expression.


"I bet Simon doesn't know that you're not actually a White family member, does he?"


"It's not fair to keep such a significant secret from him, is it?"


Though I had long anticipated my background being revealed,


Zack's abrupt disclosure still left me feeling ashamed and confused.


The hand Simon held suddenly became rigid and chilly.


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