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00:01Hi, Bennett. Will you be my girlfriend?
00:05A hundred white roses covered the university courtyard.
00:08Chase Hawthorne knelt before me as a string quartet played behind him and drums spelled out my name across the
00:12sky.
00:13Half the campus had gathered to watch. I smiled apologetically.
00:16No. The music stopped. So did everyone's breathing.
00:20Chase was Westbridge's star quarterback, one of its richest heirs, and the golden boy no girl had ever rejected.
00:25I was the poorest scholarship student on campus. While Chase worried about whether to spend winter break skiing in Switzerland
00:30or diving in the Maldives,
00:32I worried about maintaining my GPA, working three jobs, and which restaurant apps offered the best birthday rewards.
00:38Chase and I should never have crossed paths. Then a rumor spread that I was impossible to win over.
00:42Apparently, some guy had pursued me for six months without getting so much as a second glance.
00:47I had no idea who he was. I was too busy. Whenever people spoke to me, I usually smiled and
00:52nodded without actually listening.
00:53The rumor also claimed that I reported all my secrets in a diary. It was a budget ledger, but everyone
00:58wanted to know what I wrote in it.
01:00Chase did too. He bet his fraternity brothers that he could make me his girlfriend within three months.
01:04Then he started pursuing me. I rejected his flowers, luxury handbags, and rides in his sports car.
01:09The more I refused him, the more determined he became.
01:12Then one night, a customer accidentally spilled soup all over me and started shouting.
01:16Chase stepped in, had the man thrown out, and defended me in front of my manager.
01:20I almost believed him, until I saw that same man behind the restaurant, counting the cash Chase had paid him.
01:25He had staged the entire thing.
01:27I returned to the dining room with soup dripping from my hair.
01:30Then I looked at Chase and smiled softly.
01:31Thank you Chase.
01:33That night, I bought a black leather notebook and began writing.
01:35A week later, I agreed to become his girlfriend.
01:38Three days after that, Chase stole my diary.
01:40He carried it back to the fraternity house and waved it in front of Adrian, Chase, and Noah.
01:45Maya wasn't that hard to get.
01:47Three months.
01:48That's all it took.
01:50Noah immediately ended his live stream.
01:52Is that the notebook she's always hiding?
01:55The one you've all been dying to read.
01:57Chase held it up with a triumphant grin.
01:58Chase leaned forward.
02:01Then open it.
02:02She probably wrote your name on every page.
02:03Chase opened the first page.
02:05I only agreed to date Chase so I could get closer to him.
02:08Their laughter died.
02:09Chase slowly turned to the next page.
02:11Why did the man I fell for have to be one of Chase's fraternity brothers?
02:14The room went completely silent.
02:16Chase raised his head and looked at his three closest friends.
02:19Which one of you is she in love with?
02:24When Chase came to find me, he looked furious.
02:26So he had read my fake diary.
02:28Good.
02:29Chase, what are you doing here?
02:30He stared at me for several seconds.
02:33You're my girlfriend now.
02:34I want you to meet my closest friends.
02:36I brightened immediately.
02:37Really?
02:37I finally get to meet them?
02:40Dinner.
02:40Tonight.
02:42I hesitated.
02:43But I have a shift.
02:44My phone buzzed.
02:45Chase transferred you $30,000 dot.
02:48Call in sick.
02:49He said through gritted teeth.
02:51Chase, you're so good to me.
02:52His expression darkened further.
02:55That evening, Chase took me to an upscale restaurant.
02:58Adrian, Jace, and Noah were already seated.
03:00They tried to hide it, but the moment I entered, all three pairs of eyes landed on me.
03:04Men were predictable.
03:05They might not have been interested in me before.
03:07But now that each of them thought I might secretly be in love with him, and had only dated Chase
03:11to get closer, their curiosity and competitiveness had awakened.
03:15A bunch of diary-reading assholes.
03:16I cursed all four of them in my head while keeping my expression perfectly innocent.
03:20Then, very deliberately, I tried to pull my hand from Chase's.
03:23The exact reaction of a girl suddenly nervous around her secret crush.
03:27Chase felt it immediately.
03:29His face turned even colder.
03:30Chase was too proud to admit he had stolen my diary.
03:33He also needed to know which of his friends I had supposedly used him to approach.
03:36Most importantly, his competitive instincts had been triggered.
03:40The moment he believed I wanted someone else, I had stopped being a casual bet.
03:43Now I was a prize he had to keep.
03:47Men.
03:48Maya, these are my closest friends.
03:50You've probably seen them around campus.
03:52Chase watched my eyes, trying to see which of the three I looked at first.
03:55Across the table, Adrian, Jace, and Noah were watching me too.
03:59I slowly raised my eyes.
04:05But I didn't look at any of them.
04:07I gazed innocently at Chase instead.
04:10Chase, why aren't you sitting down?
04:11The tension around the table tightened.
04:13Jace was the first to break the silence.
04:16Chase, we haven't ordered yet.
04:18Why don't you see what your...
04:19He paused.
04:22Your girlfriend likes.
04:23He always looked annoyingly cheerful.
04:25I understood.
04:26If my family owned 10 brownstones in Manhattan, I would probably be cheerful too.
04:30Jace slid a menu toward me.
04:32The page was covered in French names.
04:34I didn't recognize a single dish.
04:36I understood the prices, though.
04:38One entree cost more than my entire monthly grocery budget.
04:42For a moment, I genuinely hated rich people.
04:44I handed the menu back with an embarrassed smile.
04:46I've never tried any of this before.
04:49You guys can order.
04:50Sure.
04:51Jace passed the menu to Chase.
04:54You choose.
04:58You must know what she likes.
04:59Chase's expression stiffened.
05:01He had no idea what I liked.
05:02All he knew was that I wasn't picky.
05:04But I had studied him carefully before agreeing to date him.
05:07His fan accounts had documented nearly everything.
05:10Chase loved mangoes.
05:12Jace was severely allergic to them.
05:14I frowned slightly and turned to the server.
05:16None of these dishes contain mango, right?
05:18The table went silent again.
05:21Chase looked at me.
05:22So did Jace.
05:23A flicker of surprise crossed Jace's face.
05:25I widened my eyes as if I had no idea why they were staring.
05:30Is something wrong?
05:34I can't eat mangoes.
05:36That's why I asked.
05:37Before Chase could say anything, I tilted my head and looked at him.
05:40Chase?
05:43You didn't know?
05:48Chase froze under my gaze.
05:50He couldn't say he didn't know.
05:52After all, he was still playing the devoted rich boy who had finally won me over.
05:56But claiming he knew would be even worse.
05:59Because I had made it up.
06:00I wasn't allergic to mangoes.
06:02I'd had a mango smoothie that morning.
06:04Jace quickly stepped in.
06:06What a coincidence.
06:08I'm allergic to mangoes too.
06:10I lowered my eyes.
06:11After a pause, I looked up and met his gaze with practiced softness.
06:16What a coincidence.
06:17I murmured.
06:18In reality, my eyes were moving between all three men.
06:21Down.
06:22Then up at Jace.
06:23Down.
06:24Then up at Adrian.
06:25Down.
06:26Then up at Noah.
06:27I neglected no one.
06:29Every glance carried just enough loneliness.
06:31It was the finest performance of my life.
06:33Jace stiffened.
06:34He straightened from his relaxed position and shot Chase a subtle, disapproving look.
06:39Chase sat beside me, so he couldn't appreciate my expression.
06:43But he could see what I did next.
06:45Before the food arrived, I calmly pushed the hot tea away from me and toward him.
06:49Chase paused.
06:50I looked at him innocently.
06:53Chase.
06:54Aren't you supposed to take your medicine before dinner?
07:00Adrian was our student body president.
07:02At Ellis, an elite college largely governed by its students that practically made him king.
07:07He wore silver-rimmed glasses and always looked polished, gracious, and completely untouchable.
07:13In other words, he was pretentious.
07:15I understood.
07:16If I were the sole heir to a Fortune 100 company, I would be worse.
07:20What medicine?
07:21Chase asked.
07:22I glanced at Adrian.
07:24Our eyes met.
07:26I applied for a position in student government once, but...
07:31I lowered my eyes.
07:35That's how I know Adrian has stomach problems.
07:38Lies.
07:38I had applied to be his secretary.
07:40The position came with influence, impressive resume points, and the perfect excuse to reject
07:45every annoying request with...
07:47The president needs me.
07:48Most importantly, I could slowly take over student government and become Ellis' next king.
07:53Unfortunately, despite ranking first on the written test, I was rejected in the first
07:58interview.
07:58The position went to a girl who had donated $2 million to student government.
08:03Adrian knew none of this.
08:04Now he stared at me, his expression strangely complicated.
08:09He finally said.
08:10The word slipped out before I could stop him.
08:12You don't have to thank me.
08:14Chase went still.
08:15Then he looked at Adrian as if he had finally found the man from my diary.
08:25You're all Chase's friends.
08:27It's the least I can do.
08:29Under the table, I hooked my pinky around his.
08:32The anger froze on Chase's face.
08:35He turned and found me smiling at him with innocent affection.
08:38Chase said nothing.
08:39But he didn't pull away.
08:41Noah was the last of Chase's friends.
08:43He had the face of an angel and a body built for sin.
08:46That was probably why he ranked first on Ellis' annual most wanted list.
08:50My roommate said Noah was the easiest going of the four and showed me his social media.
08:54He replied to almost every comment.
08:56But I only noticed one post.
08:58His investment fund had earned $20 million that month.
09:01I counted the zeros three times.
09:04Honestly, if I earned $20 million a month, I would love everyone too.
09:08Unfortunately, Noah still had problems.
09:10His father had married four times and had three sons.
09:13His father had never given him affection.
09:16Only cold, hard money.
09:18Tragic.
09:18If his father gave me that cold, hard money, I would gladly give Noah all the warm parental
09:23love he needed.
09:24So I used to look at him with almost maternal kindness.
09:27Then Chase started making my life miserable.
09:30Now I hated his entire friend group.
09:32A bunch of rich assholes.
09:33They could all go to hell.
09:38Noah and I barely exchanged a word during dinner.
09:40Until I came out of the restroom and found him leaning against the wall.
09:44I avoided his gaze.
09:46Noah.
09:47He studied me, then smiled.
09:49My word.
09:50Not exactly.
09:52I lowered my head.
09:54Strangers.
09:54Clasping my hands behind my back until my fingertips turned white.
09:57We had seen each other before.
09:59I used to work beside the racing club he frequented.
10:02Whenever he finished racing, I was still working.
10:06Why haven't I seen you lately?
10:08It wasn't a good fit.
10:09I meant the pay.
10:10I had found a better paying job.
10:12But Noah's expression shifted.
10:15And why were you always still there when I left?
10:18Because I was still on the clock.
10:19Why else?
10:20But under his unwavering stare, I thought for a moment.
10:25If you saw one light still on when you left?
10:28I met his eyes.
10:29Would it make you feel less alone?
10:31According to my research, Noah kept all the lights in his place on all night.
10:35I had boldly concluded he was afraid of the dark.
10:38Noah went still.
10:39I walked past him, then paused.
10:44I hope you're happy, Noah.
10:49After dinner, Chase walked me back to my dorm.
10:51You like my friends?
10:52He asked casually.
10:53I rose onto my toes and wrapped my arms around his neck.
10:57Chase froze.
10:59I plucked a leaf from his hair, then smiled up at him.
11:03They're all nice.
11:04I closed my fingers around the leaf.
11:08But you're still my favorite.
11:09His breathing changed.
11:11This spoiled rich boy could steal my diary.
11:13But when it came to romance, he was no match for me.
11:16I've never eaten anywhere that expensive before.
11:19Thank you, Chase.
11:21His smile disappeared.
11:23What do you usually eat?
11:24I remained silent.
11:26He had seen me eating cheap takeout, convenience store sandwiches, and rice balls countless times.
11:31Guilt flickered across his face.
11:33A moment later,
11:37my phone buzzed with a money transfer.
11:41You're my girlfriend now.
11:43Stop eating that junk.
11:44I accepted after a token protest, then handed him a plastic container.
11:49Inside was a hideous mango dessert.
11:54I can't eat mangoes, but they're your favorite.
11:56I adjusted my sleeve, accidentally revealing several red spots on my wrist.
12:00Someone at dinner had mentioned that even touching mangoes could trigger a rash.
12:04So I had drawn the spots with makeup in the restroom.
12:07Chase stared at them.
12:10I tried making this for you.
12:11You can throw it away if you don't want it.
12:13His expression tightened.
12:22I went upstairs and looked down from the third floor window.
12:26Chase opened the container and began eating my culinary disaster.
12:29He almost gagged.
12:30But he forced down every disgusting bite.
12:33Two minutes later, my phone buzzed.
12:35Chase, thanks.
12:37Baby.
12:37It was delicious.
12:39I burst out laughing.
12:40Feeling guilty?
12:42Regretting what you did?
12:43Finally realizing you were an asshole?
12:45Please.
12:46This was only the beginning.
12:48I opened my diary and wrote a new entry.
12:50Today, I had dinner with him.
12:52Our eyes met across the table, and for a moment, my heart pounded.
12:56He is like the moon, distant, gentle, and impossible to reach.
12:59All I can do is watch him quietly.
13:01But what about Chase?
13:03He hasn't done anything wrong.
13:05I can't play with his feelings.
13:07Chase is wonderful.
13:08I'm the problem.
13:09And yet, I'm beginning to realize that perhaps I, maybe I should.
13:13That was enough sweetness for now.
13:15A few painfully romantic lines, two unfinished thoughts, and plenty of room for imagination.
13:21I never wrote who I secretly loved.
13:25I never explained what I had begun to feel.
13:28And I certainly didn't say what I planned to do.
13:30I left the diary in the easiest place for Chase to steal.
13:34Sure enough, it disappeared again.
13:36Once a thief, always a thief.
13:38When Chase came to see me the next day, dark circles shadowed his eyes.
13:42Apparently, my diary had kept him up all night.
13:45I laughed at him in my head, but looked concerned.
13:48Chase, what happened?
13:49You look exhausted.
13:51I'm fine.
13:52After a pause, he asked.
13:54My family just opened a hot spring resort.
13:56Wanna go this weekend?
13:57I have work.
13:59Help.
14:00Then take the day off.
14:02My phone buzzed.
14:03Another money transfer.
14:04You're my girlfriend.
14:07You don't need to work this hard.
14:10You could quit.
14:12I'll take care of you.
14:13Right.
14:14Until he discovered who I supposedly loved and dumped me without hesitation.
14:18This walking ATM was getting dangerously confident.
14:21I can take the day off, but I won't quit.
14:28What's the difference?
14:30I want to work hard, too.
14:33Maybe then I won't be so unworthy of you.
14:35Chase stared at me.
14:36A few seconds later, he looked away first.
14:39His voice came out rough.
14:42Maya, you're already good enough.
14:44Obviously.
14:45Tell me something I didn't know.
14:46We continued playing the hopelessly devoted couple until my phone rang.
14:50I glanced at the screen.
14:52Liam.
14:53Chase saw the name, too.
14:54His expression changed instantly.
14:57Who's calling you?
15:00It's the student council president.
15:03I should get going.
15:07The student council?
15:09Why are you going there?
15:11To work.
15:16They created a new position for scholarship students.
15:19Liam invited me to interview, and I got the job.
15:21Chase's face darkened.
15:25He looked ready to tear Liam apart with his bare hands.
15:28Before he could stop me, I slipped away.
15:31The first thing I did at the student council office was replace the flowers by Liam's window.
15:36Fresh white roses, their petals still covered in dew.
15:39His favorite.
15:40The window reflected someone standing behind me.
15:42I turned around with just the right amount of surprise.
15:47President.
15:48Liam glanced at the roses.
15:50His silver-rimmed glasses concealed the look in his eyes.
15:53I can't take care of them wither.
15:55They'll wither within days.
15:57What was this?
15:58A romance drama?
16:00Fine.
16:01But your window gets the best sunlight.
16:05Even if they're destined to wither, they'd still choose.
16:09They'd still choose to stay here.
16:11The student council even had a separate budget for them.
16:13Liam lowered his gaze to me.
16:15Then, suddenly, he smiled.
16:17Is that so, Maya?
16:20Since I was the scholarship student committee's only member, every benefit Liam allocated to it was mine.
16:26Refreshment allowances.
16:28Publicity funds.
16:29Even member bonuses.
16:31And all of that came from his personal account.
16:33To show my gratitude, I replaced the flowers in his office.
16:37Brought him a cup of hot water.
16:38And reminded him to take his medication.
16:40Apparently, Liam hadn't told Chase about any of this.
16:43Because Chase stormed into the office one afternoon.
16:45What the hell are you doing?
16:48Liam didn't even look up.
16:50This is student council business, Chase.
16:52You don't belong here.
16:53There's nowhere on this campus I can't go.
16:55I watched from the side, thoroughly entertained.
16:58Wow.
16:58They were competing to see who could sound more arrogant.
17:02Maya's original interview result was clearly unfair.
17:04I'm simply correcting it.
17:06You know damn well what you're doing.
17:09We agreed.
17:10He stopped when he saw me.
17:12I stepped inside, feigning confusion.
17:15Chase, why are you here?
17:19His voice softened instantly.
17:21Nothing, baby.
17:22You keep working.
17:23I placed a stack of files on Liam's desk.
17:25We discussed my proposal for the next half hour.
17:28Chase watched us with a dark expression the entire time.
17:31As I finally left with him, Liam called after me.
17:33Maya.
17:35Thank you for the flowers.
17:37I won't let them live it.
17:38I gave Liam a polite smile and walked away.
17:41Beside me, Chase's expression was almost twisted with rage.
17:46What did Liam mean by that?
17:49He was talking about the flowers in his office.
17:52They were placed every day.
17:53Today was my turn.
17:55Chase's face relaxed slightly.
17:56Then he looked at me again, clearly wanting to say something.
18:00I knew he wanted me to quit the student council and stay away from Liam.
18:03Not a chance.
18:05Before he could speak, I cheerfully began telling him how much I enjoyed my new job.
18:09He looked at me.
18:10You really like working there?
18:12I love it.
18:15You support me, don't you, Chase?
18:19Whatever he had wanted to say died in his throat.
18:22Of course.
18:23I was extremely busy that week.
18:24I only added two lines to my diary.
18:27He's the most exceptional person I've ever met.
18:29The others are wonderful too, but like they said, compared to him.
18:33A carefully placed ellipsis.
18:35Simple.
18:36Obvious.
18:37And incredibly effective.
18:39On Friday, Chase asked me out.
18:42I can't.
18:43Since I'm taking the weekend off for the hot spring resort, I have to work tonight.
18:48Then I'll drive you.
18:49I gave him the address.
18:50It was Ryder's favorite racing club.
18:52Chase's fist clenched.
18:56How the hell did you end up working there?
18:58Because Ryder had made his move too.
19:00The little shop beside the racing club, the one I had already quit, suddenly offered me
19:04several dozen times my old hourly wage and practically begged me to come back.
19:11I accepted immediately.
19:13After that, I ran into Ryder almost every night.
19:16All I had to do was keep the light on just for him, and he could imagine I was waiting
19:20for him.
19:21One night, he fell asleep in a chair by the window.
19:23It was his birthday.
19:25Apparently, his father only ever sent him money while personally celebrating with his two
19:30younger brothers.
19:31He didn't even glance at the money.
19:33He just sat there drinking alone.
19:35I quietly slipped out to buy him something.
19:37When I returned, he was asleep.
19:39I draped a blanket over him and waited.
19:41At five in the morning, he finally woke.
19:44I was sitting across from him, writing something.
19:46A tiny cake-shaped lamp glowed on the table between us.
19:50Ryder stared at me.
19:51I suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
19:54This is for you.
19:59But, it's morning now.
20:00You don't need a light anymore.
20:04Something in his eyes quietly shattered.
20:06He reached out, ruffled my hair, and sighed.
20:10Maya, you're such an idiot.
20:11I was not.
20:12The lamp had cost me $9.99.
20:15Ryder had the owner send me a six-figure overtime bonus.
20:18I happily accepted it.
20:20Chase dropped me off at the shop and stormed straight into the racing club.
20:24Neither of them came out that night.
20:26Luckily, I had a friend inside.
20:27She told me everything.
20:29Chase walked up and punched Ryder in the face.
20:32Ryder immediately returned the favor.
20:34Within seconds, they were wrestling on the floor and swearing at each other.
20:41What the fuck is wrong with you?
20:44You're trying to steal my girlfriend.
20:45You still have the nerve to call her your girlfriend, Chase?
20:47Have some fucking shame.
20:50She's already falling for me.
20:51You shameless assholes are the ones seducing her.
20:53By the end, they were bruised, breathless, and sprawled on the floor.
20:57Still insulting each other's entire families.
21:03I laughed so hard I had to crouch behind the counter.
21:06But I didn't forget to accept the money they somehow found time to send me.
21:09Then I considerately texted both of them.
21:12Are you okay?
21:13Chase replied first.
21:14I'm fine.
21:15Ryder insisted on driving even though he sucks at it.
21:18He hit his head, so I'm taking him to the hospital.
21:21I've already called a driver to take you home.
21:24Ryder sent his excuse seconds later.
21:26I'm fine.
21:27Chase tried driving even though he has no idea what he's doing and wiped out.
21:31I have to stay and look after him.
21:33A friend will pick you up.
21:34I nearly died laughing again.
21:36While Chase recovered, Sean openly took over the job of looking after me.
21:40He bought me drinks, saved me seats, carried my bag, took me shopping, and brought me gifts every day.
21:47Naturally, I tried to refuse.
21:49Sean smiled.
21:51I'm Chase's friend.
21:52He asked me to take care of you.
21:53I pretended to believe him and accepted his invitation to watch his band perform at the campus music festival.
22:01After the show, I brought him water and a towel backstage.
22:04Sean didn't take them.
22:06He simply lowered his head toward me.
22:09Maya, my arms are too tired.
22:11Something was wrong.
22:12He looked like he was provoking someone.
22:14I glanced around and spotted two pairs of eyes staring intensely at us from a dark corner near the stage.
22:19Chase and Ryder.
22:21Sean had invited them here on purpose.
22:23Scheming bastard.
22:24Out of newfound respect for a fellow manipulator, I lifted the towel and gently wiped the sweat from his forehead.
22:30His bandmates immediately started teasing him.
22:34Damn, Sean.
22:35You and your girlfriend look great together.
22:36She's gorgeous and sweet.
22:38You're one lucky bastard.
22:39Hey, Maya.
22:40Thanks for taking care of our lead singer.
22:42Only the drummer frowned uncertainly.
22:44Wait.
22:45Aren't you Chase's?
22:46Before I could answer, Chase charged toward us.
22:50Fuck you, Sean.
22:51Maya is my girlfriend.
22:53Sean smiled at us.
22:54He punched Chase in the face.
22:56Ryder joined the fight seconds later.
22:58Stop fighting!
23:02All three of them ended up in the hospital.
23:04I visited them, moving between three private rooms.
23:07First, I comforted Chase.
23:09Then Ryder.
23:10Then Sean.
23:11I told each of them roughly the same thing.
23:14By the time I finished, all three of them looked deeply moved.
23:17Liam was waiting outside the hospital.
23:20When I walked out, he was staring into the distance, lost in thought.
23:23I knew exactly what he was thinking.
23:26Liam was the smartest one in Chase's friend group.
23:28He had probably realized something was wrong.
23:31But I wasn't worried.
23:32I had handled every assignment perfectly.
23:35Knowing Liam, he wouldn't fire a competent assistant just because he was angry.
23:39So I smiled at him.
23:41Let's go, President.
23:43Maya.
23:44If you want that house, I can help you get it back.
23:47The smile vanished from my face.
23:49My parents had divorced when I was young.
23:51Then they had both been married.
23:53Neither of them wanted me.
23:55They never even sent me money.
23:56My grandparents raised me.
23:58When they died, they left me the house where I had grown up.
24:01But I had been too young to stop them.
24:03My parents took control of the property and sold it.
24:06That was why I worked so many jobs.
24:08I wanted to buy a bath.
24:10I had never pulled anywhere.
24:11You investigated me?
24:16I was curious.
24:18Betting with Chase was one thing.
24:19I could pretend Liam had only treated it as some stupid social game between roommates.
24:24Reading my diary was another.
24:25I could tell myself he had only taken one look out of curiosity, but investigating me?
24:31That was low.
24:32I was so angry that I pointed a finger at his face.
24:36Liam caught my wrist and pulled me into his arms.
24:39His voice was soft.
24:41Maya, I'm sorry for everything I did before.
24:44Leave Chase.
24:46His arms tightened around me.
24:48Be my girlfriend.
24:50Fuck off.
24:52Liam didn't get angry.
24:53He actually laughed softly.
24:56Then let me stay by your side.
24:59If you still want to play with them, I'll help you.
25:01I stared at him in shock.
25:02Liam was offering to betray all three of his roommates at once.
25:05I gave him my most innocent expression.
25:08President, I don't understand what you mean.
25:10Liam slowly released me.
25:12Then he removed his silver-rimmed glasses.
25:14Without his glasses softening his gaze, the intensity in his light brown eyes was impossible to hide.
25:19He had seen the rear me beneath all of it.
25:22Then he spoke.
25:22I said, play me too.
25:27I'm willing to let you.
25:33My hot spring trip with Chase had been postponed again and again.
25:37It was finally happening.
25:38That morning, I added three new lines to my diary.
25:41I think it's time.
25:42Chase and I come from two different worlds.
25:44I should break up with him before I waste any more of his time.
25:47For once, Chase hadn't snooped.
25:49He had simply walked in while I was writing and accidentally seen the page.
25:53After that, he was distracted all day.
25:56I pretended not to notice and followed him into the van bound for the hot spring resort.
26:00The door slid open.
26:01Our entire friend group was there.
26:03Good afternoon, Maya.
26:05I brought all your favorites.
26:07Take whatever you want.
26:08Liam made decide to let me pass.
26:10As we crossed, his fingers brushed mine.
26:13Ryder reached out and took off my coat.
26:16Are you cold?
26:20Some people really have no idea how to treat their girlfriends.
26:23Chase's face darkened further.
26:24He shoved Ryder and Sean aside with his shoulder.
26:27I had done something important yesterday and hadn't slept all night.
26:30The moment I sat down, exhaustion hit me.
26:33My eyes slowly closed.
26:35Someone guided my head onto his shoulder.
26:38Baby, I don't care.
26:40As long as you don't need me, I don't care who else you like.
26:43You can date whoever you want.
26:45I just want to stay your boyfriend.
26:49I slept incredibly well.
26:51When I woke up, Chase was still holding my hand.
26:54I didn't pull away.
26:55Nor did I stop Ryder from secretly taking my other hand beneath the seat.
27:00Smack!
27:00Someone slapped his hand.
27:02Ryder and I looked back.
27:04Sean was playing on his phone.
27:06Liam was watching the scenery.
27:07Both looked innocent.
27:09I burst out laughing.
27:10Ryder's expression softened.
27:13You like that sound?
27:15I'll let them do it again.
27:16Liam turned to stare at me, his gaze strangely intense.
27:20Sean leaned closer.
27:22Maya, I missed you so much.
27:24Do you all think I'm dead?
27:25Our room at the resort had a private hot spring.
27:27I soaked alone, admiring the deed to my newly purchased house.
27:31I finally had a home.
27:32I didn't have to keep running forward without letting myself rest.
27:36I had saved enough to study abroad too.
27:38After graduation, I would adopt a cat.
27:41I had already chosen its name.
27:43The kitten my parents abandoned had been called Bean.
27:46This one would be Machi.
27:47I couldn't protect Bean.
27:49But I would protect Machi.
27:50As for love, I could give myself plenty.
27:53My future had never looked so bright.
27:58The thought made me too excited to sit still.
28:00I pulled out my diary.
28:02I had never been interested in keeping a diary.
28:04I only liked keeping accounts.
28:07After a moment, I added one final line.
28:09No more updates.
28:11The bed and the snooping are officially settled.
28:13That counted as settled, right?
28:15They had given me everything willingly.
28:17And if it didn't count, it would have to.
28:19I sat by the window and waited for sunrise.
28:22My phone kept vibrating.
28:24The four roommates had been messaging me all night.
28:27Eventually, I replied.
28:29To Chase.
28:29I knew about the bet.
28:31Let's break up.
28:32To Liam.
28:33I'm busy.
28:34We can discuss whether I'll play with you later.
28:36To Sean.
28:38Yuri a good person.
28:39Thank you for the gifts.
28:41To Ryder.
28:42Yuri write.
28:43I never loved you.
28:44But I hope you're happy every day.
28:46The sun rose.
28:48I left my diary open on the desk, shouldered my backpack, and walked out of the hotel.
28:53The resort rented e-bikes by the entrance.
28:55I rented an e-bike, strapped on my helmet and rode toward the rising sun.
29:00Someone seemed to be calling my name behind me.
29:02I didn't turn around.
29:03The road ahead was long.
29:05And brilliantly bright.
29:07After seeing my and for that day.
29:07I'm still traveling.
29:07Oh, all right.
29:08Can we see this?
29:08To be honest with you?
29:09Which will be from the third and third.
29:11Can we see you in the second?
29:11You