episode 5

I Struggled against his grip.

Lisa: "What are you doing?! Let me go!"

The boy quickly covered my mouth.

Boy: "Shh! Keep your voice down."

I glared at him.

Lisa: (Whispering angrily) "Why are you here? How did you find me?"

Before he could answer, we heard the old woman's voice from inside the house.

Old Woman: "Benji? Is everything alright?"

The boy immediately replied.

Benji: "Yes, Grandma. I just heard a noise outside. Everything's fine."

Old Woman: "Alright. Be careful."

Benji: "I will."

We waited until we heard her bedroom door close.

Benji finally let go of me.

Benji: "Thanks for not exposing me. I really didn't want my grandmother to know I was sneaking around."

Lisa: "You're welcome... but I have one question."

Benji: "Go ahead."

Lisa: "Why are you here?"

Benji smiled slightly.

Benji: "I'll explain everything—but not tonight. Go back to bed. We'll talk tomorrow."

With that, he climbed down from the balcony and disappeared into the darkness.

I stood there for a moment, completely confused.

Then I returned to bed.

The next morning, I woke up and got dressed for school.

As I walked downstairs, I found the old woman preparing breakfast.

After thanking her for letting me stay the night, I left for school.

Just as I reached the school gate, someone stepped in front of me, blocking my path.

It was Benji.

Benji: "Well... look who finally showed up."

I sighed.

Lisa: (Feeling embarrassed) "It's you..."

Benji folded his arms.

Benji: "Relax. I'm not here to cause trouble."

He looked at me with a small smile.

Benji: "Let's talk."Benji: "Would you like to join us for breakfast? I can drop you off at school afterward."

Lisa: "Sure. I'd like that."

We had breakfast together. Even though I still felt guilty about lying to Benji regarding my true identity, I tried not to let it show.

After breakfast, Benji led me outside to his motorcycle.

Lisa: "Um... are we really riding that to school?"

Benji smiled.

Benji: "What? Are you scared?"

Lisa: "No. Not at all."

I forced a brave smile as I climbed onto the motorcycle.

A few minutes later, we arrived at school.

As soon as we got there, I quickly got off the bike and hurried to my classroom.

A few hours later...

It was lunchtime, so I headed to the cafeteria to grab something to eat.

I was sitting alone when Chloe walked in with her group of friends.

She spotted me immediately.

Chloe: "Look who's sitting all alone again. The little goblin."

I ignored her and continued eating.

Lisa: "Will you just leave me alone?"

Chloe laughed.

Chloe: "Or what? What are you going to do, little goblin?"

She picked up a bucket of dirty mop water and poured it all over me.

The entire cafeteria fell silent.

Everyone stared.

Chloe smirked proudly.

Chloe: "Who's the goblin now? Next time, know your place."

Slowly, I stood up.

Without saying a word, I walked toward the janitor's closet.

I grabbed a dirty mop and walked back.

Before Chloe realized what was happening, I swung the mop and slapped her across the face with it.

She stumbled backward in shock.

The entire cafeteria gasped.

I looked her straight in the eyes.

Lisa: "If you ever come near me again, I'll make sure you regret it. Stay out of my way."

Without another word, I turned around and walked away, leaving the entire cafeteria speechless.

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