When Two Wounded Hearts Find Solace In Each Other, Snow White (The School's Beauty) And I Were Mistakenly Labeled As A Silly Couple. - Chapter 28: The Feelings Of Snow White.

The Feelings Of Snow White.

“I ended up coming back without even thinking…”

Just a moment ago, I was at Takashi’s house, and after he nibbled my ear, I felt so embarrassed that I ended up returning to my own home.

Without changing out of my outdoor clothes into my indoor attire, I collapsed onto my bed in my room.

Having my ear nibbled was a first-time experience, and my body felt warm, my heart pounding so intensely it felt like it might burst.

“It’s strange, but I didn’t dislike it.”

Murmuring while burying my face in the pillow, I still feel the warmth on my face.

Perhaps it was because it was done by Takashi, the person I trust the most, but strangely, I didn’t feel uncomfortable. If anything, I might have wanted him to do more.

However, the embarrassment reached its limit, and I involuntarily fled from his house.

“Will you still be with me?”

I received a proper reply to the message I sent after running out, and it seems he’ll be with me.

It’s good that he’ll be with me, but what if running away made him dislike me? The anxiety of that crosses my mind.

“I’d hate it if we couldn’t be together.”

Feeling the corners of my eyes naturally warming up, I realize that I might be dependent on Takashi. In terms of looks, people who have confessed to me before might have been cooler, and Takashi’s appearance is decent at best.

But perhaps it’s because he comforted me when I was heartbroken, my thoughts are now full of Takashi.

“I envy Shikibe-san…”

The person Takashi currently has feelings for, Shikibe Marika, is truly enviable, and if possible, I wish we could switch places.

If there are no romantic feelings, I’d prefer not to get too involved. If things continue as they are, it will be even harder for Takashi to give up on Marika.

I want him to depend on me, not Marika… Himeno’s thoughts were dominated by such feelings.

“Could it be that I’m thinking about Taka-kun so much because…?”

Is this love? The thought makes my body even warmer, and in embarrassment, I wiggle my legs up and down.

Falling in love with someone I’ve only been talking to for a week seems trivial… I couldn’t help but think that.

Having spent time together, I learned that Takashi, despite having Marika as a childhood friend, is shy about interacting with the opposite sex.

That’s why he never made any aggressive moves even when embracing Himeno in her underwear. His good side is that he makes me feel safe when we’re together.

Feeling secure when we’re together might be why my feelings are swaying so much in such a short period.

“Even if this is love, it won’t be fulfilled.”

I felt the tears that had gathered at the corners of my eyes overflow.

As it is now, it’s a one-sided crush, and to make matters worse, it would turn into the worst kind of love triangle. Even if I gather the courage to confess, being rejected is the likely outcome.

Moreover, unlike Takashi’s childhood friend Marika, if I were rejected, our current relationship would surely end.

And if the relationship ends, there’s a possibility of being bullied by the other girls again. For Himeno, there’s nothing but disadvantages in this scenario.

“I don’t want to be unable to be with Taka-kun.”

It’s something I must avoid at all costs—being unable to be with Takashi, the person I trust the most.

Not only because it might put an end to the bullying but also because my desire to be with him is strong.

Takashi, who appeared during the worst times of feeling bullied, is a light and warmth for Himeno. He brings a sense of security.

Perhaps the desire to be comforted earlier stemmed from not wanting to rely on Marika, who is like an older sister figure.

“If it’s come to this, I’ll have to make a move myself…”

Despite feeling embarrassed, if I want Takashi to give up on Marika, I have no choice but to take the initiative.

It seems Takashi likes someone who can be relied on, so if I use seeking comfort as an excuse to cling to him, maybe he’ll notice me.

After making him aware, I can continue to make a move after he gives up on Marika. This way, there might be a chance he’ll develop feelings for me.

“I won’t lose to Shikibe-san.”

To avoid being unable to be together, Himeno, feeling embarrassed, decided to be a little… just a little more proactive.