SECRETLY IT'S YOU
The love Letter
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The East Wing hallway, 4:45 PM. The school is mostly empty, smelling of floor wax and the faint scent of cherry blossoms drifting in from the open courtyard windows. The sunset is casting long, orange shadows across the lockers....
Lin Xiao (FL)
(Hands shaking) Okay, heart, please stop trying to jump out of my throat.
(She slides the pink envelope into Locker 104 and exhales so loudly she whistles.)
Yan Ze (ML)
(Leaning against the wall just around the corner, his black hoodie up, arms crossed) You know, usually people put trash in the bin, not my locker.
(Jumps and hits her head against the metal locker with a loud CLANG)
Lin Xiao (FL)
(Rubbing her head, eyes wide) Yan Ze?! Why are you still here? And... wait. Did you say your locker?
(Slowly pushes off the wall and points to the name tag on the door: Yan Ze)
Yan Ze (ML)
Unless the school decided to swap my locker with the star athlete’s in the last five minutes, yeah. This is mine.
(Her face turns a shade of red that rivals a cherry)
Lin Xiao (FL)
No! This is supposed to be Locker 105! I—I—I need that back! Right now!
(He slowly clicks his locker open. The pink letter falls into his hand. He catches it with two fingers, smirking.)
Yan Ze (ML)
(Reading the back) "To my shining star, Duan..."
Yan Ze (ML)
I didn't know the Class President was a secret poet. "Shining star"? That's a bit cheesy, don't you think, Lin Xiao?
Lin Xiao (FL)
(Lunging for the letter) GIVE IT BACK! YOU WEREN'T SUPPOSED TO SEE THAT!
(Holding it high above his head, way out of her reach)
Yan Ze (ML)
if you can do something for me in exchange...
Yan Ze (ML)
I’ve been failing Math for three weeks, and my coach told me if I don't pass the midterm, I'm off the team.
Yan Ze (ML)
You help me pass, and I "forget" I ever saw this.
Lin Xiao (FL)
(Glares at him, eyes watering from frustration, whispering) You are a literal demon as others say.
Yan Ze (ML)
I prefer "academic partner." Check your phone. I’m sending you my first set of "questions." it's your choice...
Yan ze usually talks less even though he's a handsome hunk of the school.
One thing he only cares is about basketball ball.
Lin xiao seeing first time him sprouting this much words.
As she has to keep the promise she agreed 👍🏻
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Study or Die
Tuesday afternoon. Lin Xiao is in the library trying to be productive, but her phone won't stop vibrating. Yan Ze is "studying" (sleeping) at a back table.
[Group Chat: THE ACADEMIC ALLIANCE (Created by Mei)]
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Mei is xiao's best friend from childhood.
Mei
Okay, since Lin Xiao is apparently the new Patron Saint of Failing Students, Fang and I decided we’re joining the party!
Fang
Yeah, if Ze is getting help, I’m not getting left behind. My dad said if I fail English one more time, I'm working at his hardware store all summer.
Fang
I don't want to sell screws, guys. Help me.
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Yan Ze (ML)
(Just woke up, typing with one hand) Who invited the clown gallery? News spreads fast.
Yan Ze (ML)
it's supposed to be private tutoring
Mei
"Private"? Ooh, sounds scandalous, Yan Ze! 😉
Lin Xiao (FL)
MEI! It’s not scandalous! I think it's just... efficient! If I tutor all of you at once, I save time.
Fang
See? The Human Calculator has a heart!
Fang
Hey, Lin Xiao. Duan is also in the library right now? He’s looking for a seat.
Yan Ze (ML)
[Sent a photo: A blurry shot of Lin Xiao looking terrified while holding a textbook upside down.]
Lin Xiao (FL)
(Private Message to Yan Ze) DELETE THAT PHOTO! AND PUT YOUR HOOD DOWN, YOU LOOK LIKE A CRIMINAL!
Yan Ze (ML)
(Private Message) Only if you tell Duan to sit with us.
Lin Xiao (FL)
I can't! I'll stop breathing!
Yan Ze (ML)
Yo, Duan! Over here! We have an extra chair.
Lin Xiao (FL)
(Under her breath) Yan Ze... I will actually bury you.
Fang has a doubht why Ze sended that pic. And xiao looks tensed.
Whatever, he decided to be a observer
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The Awkward Table for Five
The School Library, 5:15 PM. The air is thick with the scent of old paper and Lin Xiao’s sheer panic. Duan pulls up a chair right next to her, while Yan Ze watches from across the table with a bored expression.
Duan
(Smiling warmly at Lin Xiao) Hey! Ze said you were teaching a masterclass on the Great Depression. Mind if I join? I’ve been struggling with the New Deal section.
Lin Xiao (FL)
(Her voice is an octave higher than usual) Oh! Duan! Hi! Yes! The New Deal... it was very... new. And a deal.
Mei
(Under the table, she kicks Lin Xiao’s shin) Get it together! (Typing in the group chat)
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Mei knows xiao has a crush on Duan
[Group Chat: THE ACADEMIC ALLIANCE]
Mei
Look at her face. She’s buffering. Someone restart the Human Calculator.
Fang
Ahm...now I understood....
Fang
Thank you mei for spilling beans 😅
Fang
I’m more surprised Ze hasn't walked out yet. He usually lasts five minutes in a library before he starts itching.
Yan Ze (ML)
I’m staying for the entertainment. It’s better than Netflix.
[In Real Life - The Library Table]
Duan
(Leaning in closer to look at Lin Xiao's notes) Wow, your handwriting is so neat. It looks like a font.
Lin Xiao (FL)
(Completely frozen) Thank you. I... I like pens.
Yan Ze (ML)
(Interrupting, leaning back in his chair) Anyway, back to the "New Deal." Lin Xiao, didn't you say it was like a massive group project where the government had to carry everyone? Kind of like you're carrying us right now?
Duan
(Laughs) That’s a good way to put it. You’re lucky to have her as a tutor, Ze. Most people are intimidated by her.
Yan Ze (ML)
(Eyes flickering to Lin Xiao) Intimidated? By her? She’s about as intimidating as a bowl of cereal.
Fang
Shouldn't we add you in group chat? 😁
Yan Ze (ML)
Yep I'll add him
Lin Xiao (FL)
(Glares at Yan Ze, finally finding her voice) A bowl of cereal that’s about to give you a 'D' on your practice quiz if you don't stop talking.
Duan
Okay, I’ll be quiet too! Don't want to fail.
[Group Chat: THE ACADEMIC ALLIANCE]
Fang
Did... did the Class President just roast Yan Ze.
Fang
What in the world around me is happening
Mei
And Yan Ze didn't even get mad?
Mei
Something really happened to Yan Ze
Yan Ze (ML)
Shut up, Fang.
Yan Ze (ML)
(Private Message to Lin Xiao) I have added him to group chat.
Lin Xiao (FL)
(Private Message) You’re a menace. But... thank you. (She sneaks a look at Yan Ze and notices his "Math" kitten sticker on the back of his phone.)
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