Zhuocheng POV

When I went to pick up Xiao Zhan from his house this morning, he wasn't home. Which was strange because we always go to school together. That traitor ditched me again? (╬ಠ益ಠ)

When I reached to school, another peculiar sight awaited me. Wang Yibo was dragging away Xiao Zhan to the rooftop.

When did these two become friends?

I wanted to follow him but I respected their privacy, excuse you but I am not the scum you make of me 눈_눈

 They came back before the bell rang. But Wang Yibo came to the front seat, which was assigned to Xiao Zhan. I saw him mentally slapping himself. Maybe he made a mistake?

I got my attention towards Xiao Zhan, who was oddly quiet. So, I decided to break the silence,

"Hey why did you ditch me today?" Yes, I was salty ಠ╭╮ಠ

I asked and he looked bewildered. I swore I could see a hint of jealousy in his eyes but who was he jealous from?

"Ah.. Sorry."

Was all he could manage. The bell rang before I could ask anything. The entire time, I kept looking at him and kept glaring at Wang Yibo. I was mad at whatever he did to make my friend upset. Wang Yibo on the other hand also looked perplexed. What happened to the famous No Expression?

Like usual, I dragged Zhan to the cafeteria and we ate the Melon bun. It was his favorite but he didn't look like he was enjoying it. Was it because he had to pay for mine too as a punishment for this morning? Wow Zhan, i didn't know you valued your melon bun more?  Wang Yibo on the other hand was eating as if he had seen a bento for the first time.

The remaining classes were the same, I was too occupied worrying about Zhan that I didn't pay much attention to the teachers. And the last bell rang, I waited for most of the students to leave then I went straight to Wang Yibo and slammed hard on his desk. The guy flinched in fear and I almost regretted doing that. But I needed answers for Zhan.

"We need to talk!"

The anger was quite audible in my voice. But not in the million years I expected him to call me

"C-Cheng I-"

"Don't call me that!"

Of course, I was angry. He's not my friend why was he calling me like he knew me for years?

"Sorry...I"

He begun to ramble but what shook me off guard was when Xiao Zhan came from behind and said

"Zhuocheng you go first, I want to talk to Wang Yibo for a while."

Really Zhan? Now that you paid for the melon bun, you will act distant? Did you forget it was you who first betrayed me? ಥ╭╮ ಥ 

I was hurt, oh so very hurt.

"Alright Zhan, but if this bastard does anything to you tell me immediately."

Even when I got back home, my mind was a mess. Xiao Zhan had never been this cold to me even when we stole cookies from the bakery before. We were kids just saying.

 What did I do? I scratched my skull hard to remember anything that I might have said or done to make him angry but there was nothing I could specifically point out. We always bicker with each other like Tom and Jerry so why was he so different now?

"What's the matter A-Cheng?"

Sweet voice of my sister, Xuan Lu gained all of my attention. She must have suspected something was wrong.

"It's Zhan...he's been acting....different."

I would not tell her that I made him pay for my lunch and used my lunch money to play pachinko. I shall take that secret to my grave. 

"How different?"

She asked, unsure of what I was trying to say. After thinking a little I came with a scenario to explain things better.

"Like he's not him but somebody else."

Someone like Wang Yibo, cold and distant.

"A-Cheng, maybe he's a little stressed out. Give him some time and if he still doesn't get better, confront him. I'm sure he would never hide anything from you."

Oh he hid the number of the girl, Ji Li had a crush on and made us look like  fools when he practically begged her for it. A-Jie, never trust his innocent face. He has made me a man with a broken pride.(ᇴᇴ)

 I went back to my room feeling better than before. After many tosses and turns, I got up and called his phone. It's never too late for revenge (Φ-Φ;)Ψ

It took him some time to pick up, normally he's way faster.

"Zhan, how are you? Did you eat something? Should I bring something over?"

Revenge should not be hastened (个_个)

"I'm fine and I ate, thank you."

"Zhan...." Zhan who are you? when did you become the one to hold grudges? it was just a melon bun. I couldn't bring myself to ask that so I asked.

"...What did Wang Yibo say to you? You've been really quiet today?"

"Don't worry Cheng, I am okay and he didn't say anything."

Then why are you so distant? 

"Alright, take care. And if he says anything make sure to tell me so I could kill him."

If he hadn't been to something horrible in the middle school, I would have killed him first. 

"I will, thank you Cheng, you're the best."

He's possessed. Zhan would rather commit suicide than compliment me. I did mention we fight like Tom and Jerry, right?

"On second thought, I'm coming over." I said and quickly turned off the phone because I didn't want him to reject my offer.

Those of you who are suspicious about our friendship, let me clarify I have a girlfriend, Meng Ziyi. To be honest, I'm not a romance person. It was Zhan who pushed us together and I didn't want to see his sulking face so I agreed to her confession. More like he black mailed me with the photo which he clicked in the junior high when my underwear had a hole. More reasons to commit a sin(Φ-Φ;)Ψ

I should buy something sweet for him because why not?

I entered a famous bakery shop; which Zhan loves a lot. I was still choosing which flavor to buy for him when I received his call. Good thing, I could ask him which flavor he was in mood for.

"Hello Zhan?" I asked but was answered by Wang Yibo's panicking voice.

"Cheng! Please come quick there's an unknown person outside my house!"

 Why was Wang Yibo calling with Zhan's phone? Why he had called Zhan's house his own? Why he called me Cheng? And why his hurt voice was painful for me to hear?

I almost could hear Zhan in his voice. Maybe I was the one getting possessed?

"Wang Yibo? Why do you have Zhan's phone? Where is Zhan? What is happening?"

"Cheng, I am in my house and there is a suspicious looking guy outside my house and I'm scared."

Could have fooled me.

"I'm coming! Don't open the door until I arrive!" I declared and started running.

Right now, the only thing that mattered was their safety.

I ran as fast my legs carried me and reached his house. Zhan's neighborhood was secluded as compared to others. It was lively once; I had asked Zhan to move out to a better place but that stubborn guy doesn't want to leave his family house.

I didn't see anyone suspicious looking figure out there but I checked around just in case. When there was no one, I finally decided to enter his house. I have a spare key by the way.

I opened the door and saw Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo sitting on the sofa. I didn't know what to feel about the situation but one thing was sure, Xiao Zhan didn't look scared, in fact it was Wang Yibo who looked terrified.

I went straight toward Xiao Zhan but was suddenly hugged by Wang Yibo.

(￣x￣;) okay?

The way his body trembled in my embrace; I didn't want to push him away. He reminded me of Xiao Zhan when we were in the middle school.

While I could see Xiao Zhan calmly walking behind and shut the door.

"Cheng!"

The way Wang Yibo called my name, hit too close to home.

I let it be. Right now this guy needed comfort. He fell asleep in my embrace just like how Zhan would and I carried him to the sofa. My mind was too much of a mess and I knew who could provide me with answers so I looked towards my Friend Xiao Zhan and said.

"Talk!"

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