Eloping with the School Heartthrob

“You guys are the ugly ones!” I shouted. “Damn! Are you crazy? Trying to scare me? Don’t think I don’t know you’re also secretly in love with Gu Nanxiang. Save it, you ugly girl; our gang leader Gu is with our beauty right now. Take your loud voice and go feel inferior somewhere else… We are so much prettier than you.” I couldn’t make out the rest of what they said; I was struck as if by lightning, unable to react for a moment. How absurd, even they knew I liked Gu Nanxiang. Yes, why would I, an ordinary girl, like such an outstanding guy? In their eyes, it must seem so ridiculous. I tried to hold back my tears, to bear the humiliation, struggling to keep my breath steady so I wouldn’t fall. At that moment, I had never felt so sad. Xia Wei returned just then. She saw the situation as soon as she entered and, like a madwoman, rushed through the crowd to stand in front of me, pointing at the female monkey, “Do you want to die?” “Hmph—” the female monkey crossed her arms and raised her head, “You’ve come at the right time. It’s disgusting, two of you liking the same person, and you claim to be good friends, I spit!” In an instant, everyone’s gaze focused on me and Xia Wei; no, it should be just on me. Plain-looking, dressed in old-fashioned clothes, why would I like someone as radiant as Gu Nanxiang? Suddenly, my head felt like it was splitting, I clutched my head, covered my ears, curled up on the sofa, trying my best to hide myself in the darkness. Is it wrong to like someone? God has never said that Xiang Xiaowu can’t like Gu Nanxiang, right? For the first time, I got drunk, and Xia Wei tried to pull me up from the sofa, shouting at me, “Xiang Xiaowu, stand up, stand up!” I’m sorry, Xia Wei, please forgive me, I couldn’t speak, I had no strength, and no courage to expose myself to everyone’s eyes, I just wanted to hide, even if it meant passing out. “Ha—ugly girl, playing the pitiful Lin Daiyu, huh?” the female monkeys laughed. ‘Bang—’ the bottle shattered, wine splattered, screams filled the small space, even the music stopped, leaving only a pungent smell spreading in the air. Xia Wei stood on the table, pointing at the female monkey with the broken bottle, “Shut your filthy mouth! Or I’ll smash your head.” The monkeys were stunned, obediently closing their mouths. “Get lost—” I don’t know where I found the strength, but I managed to shout, perhaps only this way could I stop my tears from falling, perhaps only this way could I keep breathing bravely; I bit my lip hard. You must be feeling quite satisfied seeing me like this, right? Fine! Enjoy your satisfaction! The three female monkeys walked away with a sneer, the crowd dispersed with a collective groan, and the service staff at Qiangwei Ju came over with a mop to clean up the mess. The music started booming again, accompanied by the flashing lights, and someone went on stage to dance. “Xiaowu!” Xia Wei called out to me, gripping my hand tightly. I bit my lip hard and told her, “I’m fine.” She knelt in front of me, “Xiang Xiaowu, believe me, I have nothing to do with Gu Nanxiang.” I nodded vigorously, but my heart couldn’t stop trembling, convulsing. As if drawn by some strange force, my hand slowly reached for the glass on the table. “What are you doing?” Xia Wei snatched the glass away, her voice sounding so helpless, “Xiaowu, let’s go home, I’ll take you back, let’s leave.” “No! I won’t!” I didn’t want to flee in disgrace; otherwise, those monkeys would have a laugh. I said, “Xia Wei, give me the glass, please.” Xia Wei cried, let go of the glass, watching me cough uncontrollably as I drank, coughing until tears came, until I finished the whole glass. After I drank, I understood why Xiang Tong was so fond of alcohol. My head spun, the world tilted and shook, everything felt so unreal. Finally, I didn’t feel ashamed anymore. Finally, I didn’t feel sad anymore. Finally, even crying had an excuse. I collapsed on the sofa, feeling like my heart was burning. Xia Wei managed to pull me up, “Xiang Xiaowu, let’s go home.” I mumbled a response but couldn’t stand steadily, clinging to her for fear of falling. Unexpectedly, we encountered Gu Nanxiang. Gu Nanxiang, that handsome monkey, stood outside Qiangwei Ju, calling out to us as Xia Wei supported me past. “Xia Wei, why are you here?” “Can’t I come here?” “That’s not what I meant.” “You’re so boring! Go wait for your beauty, why bother with us?” “She’s my cousin.” “Damn! Do you have many cousins? Ten fingers aren’t enough, right?” She cursed while pulling me to the roadside to wait for a taxi. “I’m serious!” “Go away! Go away! What does it matter if it’s true or not?” I bowed my head, trying to hide my face from Gu Nanxiang, even though I wanted to see him so badly. My head was dizzy, my vision blurred, and my stomach churned. I wanted to vomit, but I, Xiang Xiaowu, couldn’t lose face in front of this handsome monkey, or I’d rather die. I held it in! I held it! But… Hey! Don’t you know how ugly I look right now? Why are you still looking at me? Now, I’ve embarrassed myself to the ends of the earth; I’d rather die. Xiang Xiaowu can also get jealous. Gu Nanxiang looked at me and asked Xia Wei, “What’s wrong, is she drunk?” Damn! That look, that handsome profile, oh my God! I couldn’t stand straight anymore, nearly falling over. “None of your business, go away, don’t pretend to be concerned. Is being the gang leader such a big deal? Go back to your fans; there’s a group of female monkeys waiting for your autograph inside.” Xia Wei yelled. “What are you talking about? I’m here.” He reached out to support my shoulder, “Where does she live? She seems pretty drunk; let me go with you to take her home.” His hand was warm, gently supporting my shoulder, making me flustered, my heart racing to the point of suffocation, standing there stiffly, even my feet wouldn’t move. He was so close, it was suffocating. This monkey is really damn handsome! I wiped my drool with my sleeve.
“Don’t touch her!” Xia Wei jumped up as if electrocuted, her face ashen. “Stop fooling around,” Gu Nanxiang said calmly, showing not a hint of impatience. Her eyes were still so gentle. NND%>_<% No way! Could this monkey really like Xia Wei? Damn! You, you, you… treating another girl so tenderly in front of me. ORZ~~~ Even if she’s my good friend, I’d… I’d be jealous, right? Please, don’t do this! My nose is so sour, and my heart aches so much! Dead monkey, stop this! “Get lost!” “Xia Wei.” “Scram!” She suddenly lifted her foot and kicked towards him with all her might. The kick landed heavily on his knee. Surprisingly, he didn’t dodge, staggered, grimaced in pain, and I wobbled with him. “Wow—” That did it, I couldn’t hold back anymore, I vomited. I’m going to die, I really am. The air in my stomach felt sucked out, tears streaming down as I covered my chest, his clean white shirt, LEE jeans, and new ADIDAS shoes, all ruined by me. I could never face him again. What to do? What to do? At this critical moment, a taxi miraculously stopped, and Xia Wei pushed Gu Nanxiang away, half-carrying, half-dragging me into the car, slamming the door shut. Right! I need to escape quickly. But I couldn’t help sneaking a glance at Gu Nanxiang’s face through the rearview mirror, his slightly pained, furrowed brows. The curious gazes at the entrance of ‘Rose House’ and the returning overseas beauty who just got out of a taxi, were all left far behind. They no longer had anything to do with me, right?