Final Breakup: No. 100

One day, my school organized a field trip.

I went with my deskmate, while Thor and Lina were practically glued together—like conjoined twins. They were inseparable, their closeness so blatant that everyone's gazes turned ambiguous. Some looked at them with teasing smiles, others at me with something between curiosity and pity.

During lunch, Thor even cut her steak into small pieces for her, his every move gentle and attentive.

My deskmate couldn't help herself and leaned closer, whispering, "What's going on with them?"

I cast a calm glance in their direction and replied, "We broke up, that's all."

My voice wasn't loud, but it carried far enough. The table fell silent, and several heads turned toward us in surprise.

"What? You two were so close—why would you break up?"

"Yeah, didn't you plan to get married after university?"

"Thor, didn't you love Aisha?"

Thor said nothing. His silence was louder than any denial.

My chest ached, but I raised my voice just enough. "We just weren't right for each other."

My deskmate frowned, puzzled. "But Thor's a great guy, and he treated you so well. How's that not right?"

My gaze darkened. Yes, he used to treat me well. Which made his indifference now feel all the more cruel.

I gave a faint, knowing smile. "People change. Some drift apart, and some find others who fit them better."

My eyes shifted to where Lina was feeding Thor a piece of fruit.

The others followed my gaze, and understanding dawned. No one asked more.

Thor's eyes flickered with resentment.

I ignored him completely.

Maybe to prove a point, he stopped hiding his affection for Lina. He openly doted on her—carried her when she was tired, massaged her ankle when she twisted it.

Once, that would've made me jealous. Now, it didn't stir me at all.

On the way down the mountain, the path turned slippery, and I almost fell—saved only by my deskmate's quick reflexes.

When I looked up, I caught a flash of worry and panic in Thor's eyes. He even took a step toward me, but Lina quickly caught his arm, leaned close, and whispered something in his ear.

His face darkened immediately. When his eyes met mine again, they were filled not with concern, but irritation.

I knew she was twisting the truth again. But then, any love that could be poisoned by a few whispers was never strong to begin with.

I turned away, letting the mountain breeze wash over me. I felt calm. To me, Thor was nothing but air now. It was as if I had never known him at all.

On the bus ride back, everyone grew bored and decided to play a dare game. Whoever drew a red slip had to follow the command written on it—or else run naked around the school track.

I got lucky and drew a blank slip.

Thor, however, drew red. The instruction: Choose someone here and kiss them.

Lina sat beside him, her cheeks instantly flushing pink as she ducked her head.

The others started cheering.

"Come on, Thor! Pick someone to kiss, or it's the track for you!"

Instinctively, Thor's eyes flicked toward me.

I turned away, refusing to look at him.

Lina's best friend spoke up loudly, feigning innocence.

"Thor, you and Aisha already broke up. Kissing her again wouldn't be right. Lina's right beside you. Why not kiss Lina?"

Others chimed in, grinning. "Yeah, you two are basically dating already! A kiss would just make it official!"

All eyes were on them now.

But Thor didn't look at Lina. His gaze stayed locked on me, as if waiting to see my reaction.

It was Lina who finally broke the tension. She lifted her head, her eyes sharp and daring as they met mine.

"Aisha, you and Thor broke up," she said sweetly. "So there's nothing wrong with me going after him now, right?"