Ever since Adni was little, great things were expected of her by her family. She was born in a family of geniuses. Her father was a great doctor, her mother a famous actor and her older brother was a scholar. But, Adni ,unlike her parents and older brother, was no where to being talented.

She was just an average girl with no ambition and talent. For that reason she was always shunned by her family.

Moreover, she used to be bullied by her classmates at school. So, there was no place where she would feel self-secure.

As she was growing up, she was feeling mental breakdown, and becoming more and more mentally unstable.

When she was 12 years old, she entered junior high-school. First few months, she was spending her time peacefully in the school. But, seeing that she was vulnerable, her classmates began to bully her.

Thus, once again her suffering began at school. She was the type who couldn't even fight back except for enduring the bullying.

But one day her bullying stopped thanks to a certain someone. As she was being bullied like always, a certain someone from one class above her saw that she was being bullied while he was passing by that class. That certain someone was Ingrit.

"Stop it."

Ingrit lashed out at those bullies.

The whole class including those bullies looked at Ingrit with surprise. Ingrit, on the other hand, ignored others in the class, and only looked at those bullies with a cold gaze.

"Huh? You got something to say?"

One of the bullies with spiky black hair said, looking irritated.

"I said to stop bullying her."

Ingrit said, coldly.

"Are you trying to pick a fight or something?"

That bully took a few steps towards Ingrit, looking like he was ready to fight.

But there was no way for Ingrit to defeat him and his other five buddies. First of all, he was outnumbered. Secondly, he was not some kind of badass teenager who could beat the living shit of out of 6 strong looking dudes.

Clearly, he would be badly beaten and add a embarrassing moment to his life if he were to engage in fight against all of them.

So, he gave them a piercing gazes with heavy expression to cover the fact that he was weak.

Seeing his piercing gaze, the spiky hair guy took a few steps back, feeling the pressure from his gaze. His other five companions flinched a little.

"That's not worth it."

Saying that he and his companions went back to their own seats, looking terrified.

"That guy is with him!"

One of the spiky hair's companion exclaimed, looking mortified.

But, it turned out that they weren't actually terrified because of Ingrit's piercing gaze, instead, the guy that spiky hair's companion referred to by ' that guy is with HIM' was none other than Givan himself, who had just arrived and was standing behind Ingrit showing those guys killing intent.

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Of course, they were scared of Givan. Because, he had a infamous reputation of beating down delinquents. So, people simply called him the 'Gang-slayer'.

So, those guys knew that he wasn't playing around. If they got in his bad sight then things wouldn't end well for any of them. And if Ingrit were to be beaten by those guys, then Givan would get so angry that they would have needed to be hospitalized.

Anyway, seeing that those guys left her alone, Ingrit turned around, Givan did too. Then started to head to their classes.

Seeing Ingrit leave, Adni hurriedly stood up, and ran after him.

"Wait."

She shouted at them, after going outside of the classroom.

They both stopped walking, and turned their heads to her.

With an expression of gratitude, she said:

"Thank you for standing up for me."

They both were very taken by how innocent she looked when she expressed gratefulness.

Ingrit, after composing his expression, he neutrally said:

"If you wanna thank someone then thank him."

Pointing to Givan. Then he continued:

"If it wasn't for him then nothing would have worked out."

"Ah, come on. I did nothing."

Givan said rubbing his neck with his right hand.

"Anyway, we need to head to our class. If they bully you ever again then just tell us."

Ingrit said, looking a bit approachable.

She just nodded her head.

Then Ingrit and Givan left the place while Adni gratefully looked at them leaving, especially Ingrit. Her tender gaze was focused more on Ingrit.

Ever since then she had a crush on Ingrit. With each passing year her feelings for him was growing intensely. But even in last 4 years she couldn't confess her love to him.

Because, she was too afraid to confess.

But today, seeing Ingrit and Saiya coming down from the roof together sparked a urgency in her heart.

As she was walking through the hallway, she was very determined to confess her feelings to Ingrit. Her eyes was burning with determination, and her heart was gathering courage with each passing seconds.

After a while, she saw Ingrit standing with Givan outside his classroom. Seeing Givan with him slowed her a bit, and she became a bit hesitant.

He is not alone. But, more importantly how should I approach him?

She thought.

But she knew she would come to regret it if she didn't do what she came here to do. So, she went near Ingrit and Givan. After that, to attract Ingrit's attention, she called out his name.

"Ingrit."

Suddenly hearing a voice from behind him, made Ingrit flinched a little. Then he turned his head, and saw that it was Adni.

"I-it's you!"

She closed her eyes, then took a deep breath. After that, she opened her eyes again, and asked Ingrit with a serious expression:

"Would you please come with me. I need to tell you something."

Ingrit looked lost. So, he frowned and looked at Givan, then again look at her.

Givan patted on Ingrit's right shoulder and said:

"Go, man."

After that Ingrit went with Adni to the back of their school. Ingrit was looking s bit nervous.

As Adni was standing before Ingrit, she was growing nervous too.

She opened her mouth, but closed them again. Because, for some reason those 3 simple words won't just come out of her mouth. But still, she was determined to say it no matter what. So, she squeezed her hands, and said:

"Ingrit...I LOVE YOU. I have been harboring romantic feeling towards you for over four years now. So, would you please go out with me."

Her face became completely red.

Hearing that Ingrit was surprised, and didn't know her too response. He just looked at her with his widened eyes.

But he couldn't just keep on looking, he had to give an answer. So, he lowered his head a little, and rubbed his neck with his right hand.

"Adni."

She looked at him while blushing. Her heart was racing very fast.

Meanwhile Ingrit continued:

"I-I am really not sure how to answer this."

His face got a bit darker. Then he sighed:

"I am flattered to know that that's how you feel about me. But, I am interested in you..Sorry."

It was as if the sky came crashing down on her hearing those words of Ingrit. At first, she couldn't believe what she heard. Then in the next second her face was consumed by despair and sadness. After a white, she cling her teeth, and said:

"Why?..Is it because of that new girl in your class? Is she the one you love?"

She shouted.

"No, no. I harbor no romantic feelings for her either."

Ingrit said, looking tense.

"Then why?"

Tears began to drip down her eyes.

"I thought you were the one."

She shouted, and then ran as she wiped her tears.

Ingrit just stood there, and then after a while sighed.

What's up with me today? Two girl has already asked me out today. Maybe today is my lucky day...But, I feel bad for turning down Adni. She looked hurt.