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00:07During the months I had a crush on Lucas Reed, the football captain, I tried everything to lose weight.
00:15One day in volleyball class, I almost passed out from hunger.
00:19Lucas grabbed my hand and dragged me straight to the cafeteria.
00:24Lucas looks angry, but keeps his voice low.
00:28Can you stop starving yourself?
00:31If anyone makes another joke about your body, I'll shut them up.
00:34That was the day I thought Lucas might like me too, so I confessed.
00:39What? Lily Taylor, did you just say you like Lucas?
00:44His voice carried across the whole classroom. For one second, the room went south. Then everyone burst out laughing.
00:53Damn, Lucas really is something. Even the fatty has a crush on him.
00:58Lucas, is that why you keep rejecting girls? You were saving yourself for her?
01:03Are you serious?
01:07My face burned. I could not say another word.
01:10Then a loud crash cut through the room. Lucas stood up and kicked over his desk.
01:15I just want to know one thing.
01:16Lucas looked down at me.
01:18What made you think you could confess to me? Did you think my standards were that low?
01:21My whole body went stiff. The heat drained from my face.
01:28Don't you think you're kind of gross?
01:30I had been mocked for my body for years, but Lucas was the first boy who ever defended me.
01:35For a while, I thought my life could be different. But today, Lucas crushed that dream himself.
01:40I finally understood. Girls like me did not get exceptions.
01:43Before the next bell rang, Lucas rubbed his brow and left the classroom. He never came back that day.
01:53The next morning, one of his friends came over to move his desk.
01:58Lucas said he felt sick after yesterday. He's taken a few days off. He asked me to move his seat.
02:06Not because of you. Don't overthink it.
02:08I blinked hard. My eyes stung. I couldn't understand why being bigger than other girls made people hate me this
02:16much.
02:16I only ate half a bowl more than they did. Was that really so disgusting?
02:21Three days later, Lucas came back. He walked into the classroom with his arm around Bella Hart's waist.
02:26Bella was captain of the cheer squad. Every guy's dream world. And I, a nobody, people only remembered when they
02:34needed a joke.
02:37Damn, Lucas. Finally got yourself a girlfriend? So is it real or just for show?
02:46What do you mean? Do I look like the kind of girl who lets random guys put their hands on
02:50my waist?
02:51Lucas did not deny it. People started cheering and teasing them.
02:55I lowered my head and looked at my workbook.
02:58At least no one cared about what happened that day anymore.
03:01No one had time to laugh at me. That was already good enough.
03:05After that, I buried myself in schoolwork.
03:08On the next AP calculus test, I beat Ethan Miller, the top student, for the first time.
03:13The moment class ended, Ethan moved his desk beside mine.
03:17Miss Carter said I keep messing up the written explanations. She told me to learn from you.
03:24New seatmate. Help me out.
03:27It took me a few seconds to realize I had a seatmate again. I was a little happy.
03:31So I quickly pulled out my notebook.
03:34Here. This is what I use.
03:37Good.
03:38When I looked up by accident, I met Lucas' eyes across the room.
03:43He had been watching us for a while.
03:44A second later, he looked away first.
03:46Then he gave a short, ridiculous smile.
03:49I did not know my confession had disgusted him that much.
03:52So much so, that he could not even stand to see me doing okay.
03:56The next morning, Ethan brought me two sausage rolls.
04:02I had just taken them when Lucas walked over with a low laugh
04:07Didn't know you had such specific taste, man
04:10What do you mean?
04:19For you
04:22You like this type, right?
04:25Want me to bring you more tomorrow?
04:28Lucas' friends laughed with him
04:30Once again, our corner of the classroom became the center of attention
04:34Ethan cursed under his breath
04:36Then he moved back to his old seat without another word
04:39From beginning to end, neither of them looked at me
04:41But every word was about me
04:43My eyes fell on the pictures scattered across the desk
04:46The sausage rolls in my hands went cold
04:49Why would you do this?
05:09After that day, no one was sitting beside me
05:12The girls did not talk to me much either
05:14Everyone liked bright, easy girls
05:16I was quiet, dull, and easy to leave in a corner
05:20Even then, I never thought about dieting again
05:23The only time I had tried to lose weight was because I liked Lucas more than food
05:27Now, I did not like him anymore
05:35That Friday, we had volleyball class
05:38Halfway through class, it started the morning
05:40Everyone ran toward the gym entrance
05:42They laughed and screamed while covering their heads
05:45Before I even made it off the court
05:47My kneecap slipped out of place
05:50I felt hard
05:51When the bone slid back, the pain hit its peak
05:54I lay on the wet court, unable to sit up
05:57Then a person stopped beside me
05:59I grabbed one pant leg without thinking
06:05I can't stand
06:06Can you help me?
06:10No
06:11Maybe if you lost weight, you wouldn't fall so hard
06:14I was soaked through
06:16Lucas did not look at me
06:18He walked past me
06:19Rain kept running into my mouth
06:21But my throat still felt dry
06:23I could only try to push myself up
06:26Near the gym entrance, I heard people talking
06:32She doesn't look like she's faking it
06:34Should we help her?
06:36You like her? You go
06:37It took me almost 10 minutes to sit up
06:40I still could not stand
06:42So I sat quietly in the rain
06:44I forced myself to think about what grandma might make for dinner
06:47Otherwise, the pain in my knee and the eyes behind me would break me
06:52In the end, I got up by myself
06:54The voices at the gym entrance never stopped
06:57I did not dare look back
06:58I limped into the security office and called grandma
07:01After grandma heard my kneecap had dislocated
07:04She decided my weight was affecting my health
07:06From that day on, she started controlling my diet
07:09She said she had to help me lose weight
07:13I stayed home for two days before going back to school
07:16That morning, grandma only let me eat one whole wheat egg sandwich
07:20I felt miserable
07:22But soon, Miss Carter walked into the classroom
07:25Behind her stood a strange transfer student
07:28The transfer student wears a mask and a baseball cap
07:31Most of his face was hidden in shadow
07:33Miss Carter looked around the room
07:35Her eyes finally stopped at me
07:37Sebastian Cole, sit beside Lily
07:40After that, she hurried back to the office
07:43Sebastian sat in the empty spot beside me
07:45Neither of us seemed interested in talking
07:47But Blake could never keep his voice down
07:50Lucas, look
07:52This guy is weird
07:53His whole face is covered
07:56His whole face is covered
07:58Bella sat beside Lucas and joined in
08:00If he looked good, why would he hide his face?
08:03Blake clicked his tongue
08:05Ghost boy and fat girl
08:07New couple alert?
08:09Lucas did not react
08:10He only spun his pen lazily and said nothing
08:13For almost a month, Sebastian and I barely spoke
08:16I did not want to talk
08:18I was afraid the same thing that happened with Ethan would happen again
08:21Then one afternoon after class
08:23I noticed Sebastian lying across his desk
08:26Sebastian presses one hand hard against his stomach
08:29Do you have a stomach ache?
08:33Yeah
08:35I'll take you to the nurse's office
08:36Luckily, he did not pull away when I touched him
08:39He was almost 6 feet 2
08:40Most of his weight leaned against me
08:43Good thing I was sturdy
08:44Otherwise, I would not have been able to hold him up
08:47The nurse gave him medicine
08:48Then she asked me to get him some water
08:50I nodded quickly
08:52I ran to buy it, then hurried back
08:54By then, Sebastian was the only one left in the nurse's office
08:57He leaned back in the chair
08:59You disliked me that much and still helped me?
09:02I don't dislike you
09:05That's pretty kind of you, Lily
09:08I thought you hated me, so I didn't talk to you
09:11Why would I hate you?
09:13Sebastian's eyes are clean, dark, and calm
09:15Because I'm fat
09:18I suddenly felt he was probably not disfigured at all
09:21After that day, Sebastian and I slowly got closer
09:24But he was still strange
09:26He never took off his mask or baseball cap
09:28He barely talked to anyone else
09:30But he always walked laps with me after school
09:33My weight changed, too
09:34Without noticing it, I had slimmed down a lot
09:37Grandma was pleased
09:38She said I look healthy now
09:40I never expected Lucas to be the first person at school to notice
09:44That afternoon, I sat on the lawn
09:46Finishing the low-fat turkey bowl Grandma had packed for me
09:49When Lucas suddenly grabbed my wrist
09:51You're dieting again?
09:54It's none of your business
09:55Lucas pulled me toward the cafeteria
09:57You get dizzy when you starve yourself
09:59Did you forget?
10:01Planning to pass out again?
10:03And you've trained Koss isandably?
10:05If you don't let go, I'll bite you
10:07Lucas laughed out of anger
10:08You really don't know who is good to you?
10:11I took one step back and looked at him calmly
10:13Drop the act
10:16After that, I turned and walked back to the classroom
10:19Sebastian was lying across his desk alone
10:22I hurried over
10:24Is your stomach hurting again?
10:27Yeah
10:27He looked at me and lowered his eyes
10:29I wanted to buy medicine
10:32But I forgot where the nurse's office was
10:36I saw you downstairs just now
10:39But you were talking to some guy
10:41So I didn't want to interrupt
10:45Lily, it hurts
10:46I'll go buy it for you right now
10:48Wait here
10:49Sebastian pressed one hand to his stomach
10:51And forced himself to stand
10:53I'll go with you
10:54That way I can remember the route
10:56I held his arm and helped him toward the nurse's office
10:59When we went downstairs, we ran into Lucas
11:02Sebastian suddenly lost his balance
11:04And fell against me
11:08I hurt too much to walk
11:12Let me rest for a second
11:13Okay
11:15I could not refuse
11:16Lucas' eyes turned cold at once
11:19He had just taken one step toward us
11:22When Blake and Bella caught up from behind
11:25Whoa
11:26Fatty and Ghost Boy?
11:28What are you two doing?
11:32What did you call her?
11:36Fatty
11:36Am I wrong?
11:38If she's not fat
11:39Then am I?
11:44Yes
11:46You're not fat
11:48You're just a twig
11:51Before Blake could swing
11:52I grabbed Sebastian and ran
11:56Only when we reached the nurse's office
11:58Did I let out a breath
12:01Thank you, Sebastian
12:02But next time, just ignore him
12:04He won a taekwondo tournament before
12:07If you mess with him, you'll only get beaten up
12:10A trace of mockery flashes through Sebastian's eyes
12:13But he was bullying you
12:18Lily
12:19I can't let anyone bully you
12:24The next day
12:25Blake came to school with bruises all over his face
12:28Blake's eye is swollen and his lip is split
12:33If I find out who did it
12:36If I find out who did it, I'll kill him
12:38Forget your face for a second
12:40Listen to this
12:41I walked past the office earlier
12:43The principal was talking about some billionaire's son in senior geared
12:47He just transferred back from overseas
12:51Tringlers
12:52Who do you think it is?
12:54I looked up
12:54I met Sebastian's clean, calm eyes
12:57He pointed at a problem on his worksheet
13:00Lily, can you explain this one to me?
13:03By late spring, graduation was only a month away
13:06For the graduation showcase, Bella was in charge of costume sizes
13:10She stood at the front of the classroom with a clipboard and asked everyone
13:16Lily?
13:17Lily, should I put you down for XXL or XXXL?
13:22I looked up from my corrections
13:24For some reason, I felt embarrassed saying it
13:29I wear a small
13:32The classroom went quiet
13:38Everyone turned to look at me
13:39Their shock told me no one had really noticed the change except Sebastian and Lucas
13:43After months of eating healthy and walking laps, I had lost a lot of weight
13:50Holy shit! Is that Lily?
13:52I told you
13:53Her face was always pretty, just had to lose the weight
13:56Ethan, who had not spoken to me in a long time, looked stunned too
14:00That look made me even more uncomfortable
14:03Not at my face
14:05Isn't the lead singer spot still open?
14:07Maybe Lily should do it this year
14:09Bella had always been the default lead for school performances
14:16Lily's not as tall as me
14:17I'm not sure she can pull off the dress
14:20She's prettier than you
14:22We can buy a different dress
14:26What the hell is that supposed to mean?
14:28You're defending Fat Girl now?
14:31She lost some weight and suddenly you like her?
14:36Why not?
14:38Besides, she might not even look at me now
14:40Something in that sentence must have hit Lucas
14:47The whole room went silent
14:53Sorry
14:56My hand slipped
14:58The interruption killed Ethan's mood to keep talking
15:01When Lucas bent down to pick up the glass
15:03A shard cut into his palm
15:05He acted like he did not feel it
15:07His eyes landed on the box of bandages on my desk
15:11Can I borrow one?
15:13It won't stop bleeding
15:15Wow, you really know how to put on a show
15:18I did not know why he had to come to me for this
15:21No
15:28I get it
15:30In the end, I became the lead singer for the graduation showcase
15:34After that day, I experienced a lot of firsts
15:37The first time someone called me pretty on the school subreddit
15:40The first time a boy asked me out
15:42The first time, so many people were nice to me for no reason
15:46Boys from other classes even came to our room between periods
15:51Lily, I accidentally got an extra coffee
15:54I refused out of habit
15:56But Sebastian stopped the boy before he could leave
16:06Lily, I think my blood sugar is low
16:09I want the coffee
16:11But I forgot my wallet
16:13His calm voice did not sound convincing at all
16:15It's okay
16:18I have cash
16:27Can I buy it?
16:28My friend wants it
16:32Being around Sebastian was easy
16:34Even when more people started showing interest in me
16:37I still only stayed close to him
16:38Because of that, rumors about us slowly spread through the school
16:41Did you hear?
16:43Lily Taylor, the new pretty girl from senior class, has weird taste
16:47She likes Ghost Boy
16:48I saw his face once
16:50He's disfigured
16:51It's disgusting
16:53Yen, I heard his face is covered in burn scars
16:55Sebastian had never taken off his mask or cap in front of anyone
16:59Even at lunch, he always ate alone
17:02If not for me, he would not have been dragged into these rumors
17:05So, I started keeping my distance
17:07Sebastian noticed
17:09One morning before class
17:11Lily, you can move your desk away
17:14I froze and turned to him
17:16What?
17:17I'm used to being alone
17:19You don't have to get tied to someone with a bad reputation
17:22They all say someone ugly and disgusting like me doesn't deserve to be close to you
17:26So maybe you should sit somewhere else
17:28Who said that?
17:31Who?
17:32It doesn't matter
17:34Who?
17:35There's a few of them
17:36There's Miles, there's Todd, there's...
17:38I remembered them
17:39They were all boys who asked me to come out
17:41Before, Sebastian had spoken up for me whenever people called me fat
17:45If you keep spreading rumors, I will report you for harassment
17:51When Sebastian found out, I guessed he was crying because he was touched
17:55No one will say bad things about you anymore
17:58Don't be scared
18:00His shoulders shook even harder
18:01I made a reasonable conclusion
18:03Sebastian was deeply moved
18:05Nothing bad happened again before graduation
18:07The only thing people gossiped about was Lucas and Bella breaking up
18:14Don't take it too hard, man
18:15There'll be someone better
18:17Lucas walked past me without slowing down
18:19Why would I be upset?
18:21I never liked her anyway
18:22Sebastian glanced ahead
18:24Lily
18:25Sounds like there's a dog barking somewhere
18:27By the time finals ended, I already knew I had done better than usual
18:31The day after results came out, Ms. Carter asked Rachel to organize one last senior dinner
18:36When I arrived, I saw Lucas outside the restaurant
18:38I looked away as if I had not seen him
18:40I tried to walk around him
18:42Lucas grabbed my wrist
18:43He pulled me back until my back hit his chest
18:46Are you insane?
18:48No matter how I beg now
18:49You won't give me another chance, right?
18:51I don't know what you're talking about
18:53Don't lie
18:55You know exactly what I mean
18:58You know I said I never liked Bella because I wanted you to hear it
19:01Yes, I know
19:02I also know you liked me a long time ago
19:05I've realized how I wouldn't have been stupid enough confessed to you
19:08I've realized how I wouldn't have been stupid enough confessed to you
19:11The first time I tried to lose weight, I hid it from everyone
19:14I wanted to lose weight as fast as possible
19:17I wanted to wear the dress I had loved for months
19:20Then I wanted to confess to Lucas
19:22I ate almost nothing
19:24I walked home every day instead of taking the bus
19:27But Lucas noticed my pale face
19:29He also noticed my hand pressed against my stomach
19:32He had been about to leave for basketball with Blake and the others
19:34Then he stopped and frowned
19:37Period cramps?
19:38I shook my head
19:39I'm fine
19:40Lucas did not believe me
19:42He kept insisting on taking me to the hospital
19:44I had no choice but to tell him I had been dieting
19:47His frown deepened
19:48He used the clinic as an excuse and signed us both out of school
19:51Why care that much about what people think?
19:53Even starving yourself is fine?
19:55Yeah
19:56But after a long silence, he still gave in
19:59Can you stop starving yourself?
20:02If anyone makes another joke about your body, I'll shut them up
20:05Is that enough?
20:07Don't you think I'm fat?
20:09Like this, I'm kind of ugly, right?
20:11Lucas stopped walking
20:12I looked
20:14You're cute
20:14You're cute
20:15Everywhere
20:16That was the moment my crush on him grew out of control
20:19I squeezed his hand back
20:20For the first time, I tried to climb out of my own insecurity
20:23Then, in the next second, he pushed me right back in
20:26For a long time after that, I could not get up again
20:28Lucas' lashes trembled
20:30Yeah
20:31His grip on my wrists loosened
20:34I liked you a long time ago
20:38But being with you meant everyone would stare, joke, and laugh behind my back
20:42So you don't get to ask me for another chance now
20:44His confession came too late
20:45I turned and walked away
20:47I heard his voice behind me
20:48It was low
20:49But I liked you more than any of them ever did
20:52I did not stop
20:54I took a breath
20:55Then I pushed open the restaurant door
20:57Inside, most of our class was already there
20:59Sebastian had not arrived yet
21:03Lily
21:03You did well, come sit
21:05Bella's face darkened the moment I walked in
21:08Miss Carter
21:08Don't let Lily's grades fool you
21:10What are you talking about?
21:13Come on, Lily
21:14We've already graduated
21:15It doesn't matter now
21:17She was secretly dating someone before finals
21:22Who?
21:22Who is Lily's boyfriend?
21:25Sebastian Cole
21:28I mean, Lily acts like such a good girl
21:31Who knew she had a thing for the weirdest guy in school?
21:36He never takes off that mask
21:40Maybe there is something ugly hiding underneath
21:44But Lily, you don't have to deny him just because your boyfriend is ugly
21:49When he gets here
21:50Why don't you ask him to take off that mask?
21:54Let everyone see those burn scars
21:57Compared to her rumor about me dating Sebastian
22:00I hated her insulting more
22:02Bella, have you ever seen scars on Sebastian's face?
22:06No, but then you made it up?
22:09Everyone says it
22:12Everyone also says you only made cheer captain because your mom paid off the coach
22:17So, according to you, that must be true too, right?
22:21Who the hell said that?
22:23Bella looked around the room
22:24The restaurant got noisy
22:26Another group of students crowded around Miss Carter
22:29Miss Carter, I heard the principal say some billionaire's son was in our class
22:33Who is it? Is he hot?
22:35He has to be hot, right? He's rich
22:38Miss Carter was pulled in two directions
22:40The room grew louder and louder
22:43Then the door opened again
22:44Everything went quiet
22:46Everyone looked toward the entrance
22:48A tall man stood there
22:49Sebastian stands at the entrance without his mask or baseball cap
22:53For a second, the whole room forgot how to breathe
22:56His features were sharp and clean
22:58The man was almost too good-looking to be real
23:01The girl closest to the door blushed first
23:03Um, are you looking for someone?
23:06Miss Carter finally let out a breath
23:08Then she smiled
23:10You don't recognize him?
23:12The person you were all talking about is standing right in front of you
23:17Sebastian Cole?
23:18The billionaire's son?
23:20What the hell?
23:21So this gorgeous guy is Sebastian?
23:23The same Sebastian who transferred back from overseas?
23:25And apparently, Lily's boyfriend
23:28Sebastian looked a little unfamiliar without the mask
23:33Fine
23:35I accept
23:36Accept what?
23:38The restaurant exploded
23:41No way!
23:43That's Ghost Boy?
23:44I knew his eyes were too pretty for him to be ugly
23:46I thought that mask was hiding scars
23:49Are we sure he's not some actor?
23:52The dinner ended in scattered gasps and whispers
23:55On the way home, Sebastian answered every question I had
23:58The bruises on his face had not healed yet
24:01As for why he still took finals after being accepted early
24:04Sebastian looked at me calmly
24:06To go to the same university as you, girlfriend
24:10You misunderstood
24:11Bella was just
24:12This is my first relationship
24:14My parents were always working
24:16I grew up with nannies
24:17Once, they both missed my birthday
24:19So I ran away from home
24:20I thought someone would notice
24:22No one did
24:23After that, I got used to it
24:25So even rich families could be this cruel
24:28Sebastian noticed my eyes turning red
24:31Don't feel bad for me
24:34This is the first time someone chose me and didn't give me up
24:39That's enough
24:40Sebastian pulled me into his arms
24:42Don't cry, Lily
24:43The tears hung in my eyes
24:46By the way, what were you saying I misunderstood?
24:49Nothing
24:52Boyfriend
24:52He needed love too much
24:55He never pushed too far
24:57Good night, girlfriend
24:58The most he did was kiss my forehead when he walked me home
25:02By the end of summer, I had fully accepted that Sebastian Cole was my boyfriend
25:07Other than being clingy, he had almost no flaws
25:10On the first day of college, reality hit me fast
25:13Hello everyone, I am Lily Taylor
25:15Out of my three roommates, two ignored me when I said hello
25:19The last one was Bella Hart
25:21What a coincidence
25:24Most students from our high school had stayed in state for college
25:27But some coincidences were still annoying
25:30Like that evening when Sebastian and I were eating dinner
25:34Lucas was in his major
25:39I felt depressed for a few seconds
25:42Then I remembered Lucas was good at fighting
25:44I quickly warned Sebastian
25:47Don't get into it with Lucas when you're alone
25:49You can't beat him
25:51If he gives you trouble, call campus security
25:54Sebastian was picking the carrots out of my food
25:58How do you know I can't beat him?
26:00This concerned his personal safety
26:02Don't act tough
26:02He's really good at fighting
26:04I've watched Lucas play several games
26:06He rarely loses
26:08Maybe I sounded too serious
26:10After a long pause, he pushed the food he had picked clean back to me
26:14Then he nodded
26:16Got it
26:18I'm useless, I won't mess with him
26:19I forgot Sebastian was sensitive
26:21For the rest of dinner, he barely spoke
26:24He still quietly peeled shrimp for me
26:26I bit my fork and looked at him carefully
26:29The guilt got worse
26:31After dinner, I changed my clothes
26:33And then we went for a walk
26:36From the track to the quiet path by the campus lake
26:39I apologized to Sebastian the whole way
26:42After a long time, he finally softened a little
26:45Sebastian pulled me into his arms
26:53Lily, comfort me
26:54I am comforting you
26:57Not enough
26:58Kiss me, please
27:00His voice was so close that I shivered
27:03My breath hitched
27:04Where?
27:06Here
27:07I stood on tiptoe and kissed him
27:10Sebastian held the back of my head
27:14Leave a mark
27:15Let everyone know I'm yours
27:19Done
27:21It felt nice
27:23Next time, leave a few more, okay?
27:26Wasn't it supposed to go both ways?
27:28Why didn't he kiss me?
27:29No
27:30Hopefully, he would understand what he had done wrong
27:33And next time, he would offer to kiss me too
27:35After college started, I joined the volleyball club
27:39At first, everything seemed normal
27:40Then I realized Coach was strange
27:42Whenever he corrected my posture, he stood too close
27:46Lily, raise your arms
27:47He came up behind me
27:48I could almost feel his breath near the back of my neck
27:51I stepped away quietly
27:52You can just tell me what to fix
27:55But you're too stiff, freshman
27:56Other girls wish I'd help him myself
28:01Wow, Lily
28:02Coach is so nice to you
28:06If you didn't already have a boyfriend, you could totally consider him
28:09Boyfriend?
28:10You have a boyfriend?
28:13You have a boyfriend and didn't say anything?
28:15What were you leading me on?
28:16Did you ask?
28:17And honestly, you're not exactly worth leading on
28:20Who do you think you're talking to?
28:22Your boyfriend isn't even on his level
28:24He's useless and creepy
28:26Before I could think, I walked up to Bella
28:29Then I slapped her hard across the face
28:31I warned you not to insult Sebastian again
28:36You hit me?
28:37Next second, she lunged at me
28:39We crashed into each other
28:40All the anger I had swallowed for years finally came out
28:44Three girls finally pulled me away
28:46You started it
28:47Stay after practice
28:48Run drills until I say you're done
28:50Bella climbed up from the ground
28:56Bella dusts herself off and smiles like she has won
29:00Under the evening heat, I stayed on the court and ran drills alone
29:03By the time Coach finally let me go, everyone else had already left
29:07I dragged myself back to the dorm
29:09After I showered, I was too tired to move
29:11I was also starving
29:13Then Sebastian called and made me come downstairs
29:15The moment I saw him, I fell into his arms and started complaining
29:19Turn around
29:23Sebastian, I'm so hungry
29:25I barely ate anything today
29:27I really want sausage rolls
29:29Sebastian went quiet
29:31He helped me sit on the bench nearby
29:33Then he went to buy food for me
29:38After I finished eating, he checked his phone
29:46Go back and rest, Lily
29:48I have something to do
29:49I'll come find you later
29:54Okay, I'll head back
29:58Then he turned away
29:59But I remembered the message I had accidentally seen on his phone
30:04I quietly followed him
30:05For some reason, I suddenly thought of Blake showing up with bruises back in senior year
30:10Pieces of old memories came together in my head
30:13And they all pointed to one fact
30:15Sebastian had been pretending to be weak this whole time
30:18That guess was confirmed when I stood outside the pool hall
30:22Sebastian stood beside a pool table
30:24Coach and three other guys lay scattered across the floor
30:27Sebastian did not have a scratch on him
30:34Coach
30:35You were interested in my girlfriend?
30:38No, no
30:39I wasn't
30:41I swear
30:47My girlfriend had a rough day
30:48How are you planning to make it up to her?
30:51What do you want me to do?
30:56Sebastian
30:56My voice was calm
30:58His whole body froze
30:59Until Coach and the others ran out in a panic
31:02Sebastian still did not turn around
31:04I walked over and crouched in front of him
31:06Then I took the broken pool cue out of his hand
31:09Sebastian lowered his hand
31:10His throat moved a few times before he spoke
31:15I'm sorry
31:21Are you going to break up with me?
31:23I looked up at once
31:24His eyes were red
31:26He looked nothing like the harmless Sebastian
31:28Who leaned on me and said his stomach hurt
31:31I sighed
31:32And curled my fingers into his palm
31:34Only then did he calm down a little
31:36Of course I'm not breaking up with you over this
31:38I just don't understand why you lied to me
31:42Because I knew you didn't like me
31:45You only agreed to date me because you felt sorry for me
31:50If I didn't look pitiful enough, you would leave
31:55Sebastian, look at me
31:57I feel sorry for a lot of people
32:00But I don't date them just because they're pitiful
32:06Liking someone isn't charity
32:09It's not something I hand out because someone looks sad
32:13You can't lie to me
32:26If I'm lying, I'll never get to eat sausage rolls again
32:29That night, we walked through the quiet street outside campus
32:34I swung his hand as I walked
32:36Listen
32:37We're actually perfect for each other
32:40You're really good at fighting
32:42And I'm pretty good too
32:45Today, I basically pinned Bella to the ground
32:48She barely touched me
32:50Her face is going to be swollen for at least a week
32:57Next time
32:57You don't have to do it
32:59I'll handle them
33:00But Bella is a girl
33:02I'll use a pink bat
33:10I like you so much, Sebastian Cole
33:12There shez
33:12Just tell you
33:12You don't have to do it
33:13Cause I don't have tofore
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