Although Toby wasn’t thirsty, he somehow nodded and said, “Yeah, sure.”

Sonia replied with an affirmative hum and proceeded to pour him a glass of water, to which he took over. “Thanks.”

 

“Not at all.” Sonia waved her hand and kept her head down to drink her water. In the meantime, Toby didn’t take a single sip of water from his glass, but instead fixed his eyes on her without blinking.

After finishing the water, Sonia put down the glass and was about to tell the man that she would be returning to her room just when she heard a growling sound, only to realize it came from Toby’s stomach. Meanwhile, Toby didn’t expect his stomach to growl at that moment as an awkward look appeared on his glacial face.

Sonia curled her lips slightly upward, trying to keep a straight face as she just witnessed one of Toby’s rarest sides.

“Um…” Toby gulped, seemingly wanting to say something.

 

“What’s the matter?” Sonia looked at him.

“Do you mind making a little something for me to eat?” Toby kept his head down and asked.

 

just ask

nodded, as

years. However, he never really showed any interest in her, neither did he ever cast an eye on her. Therefore, she couldn’t help but find it laughable now that

overwhelmed by a pang of disappointment, his eyes darkening. However, he hid his feelings and tried to play

do it.” Sonia looked up and met his

paused in a trance and met her eyes in surprise. “Do you

as a return of favor for shining the way for me. Let’s go to the

responded with an affirmative hum, whereupon both

nothing much was left inside besides some vegetables. Upon a short contemplation, she turned around before she was quickly surprised by Toby, who was standing behind her and looking at the refrigerator with his back bent over. Then,

both of them looked at each other in a trance, Toby was the first of the two to snap out of his trance and back away. Then, he stood straight and apologized with a deep voice. “I’m sorry.” After

blushed as she covered her mouth and awkwardly replied, “It’s not your fault. I’m the one who should apologize.” Deep down, she reckoned it

only the sound of their breathing. A few moments later, Toby puckered his lips and broke the silence. “Were you trying

silent any longer as she nodded and said, “I was trying to tell you that there’s nothing much left in the refrigerator. So, do you mind if I make you

“Sure.” Toby agreed.

headed to the sink while Toby followed right behind her to shine for her. Not long after that, the pasta was ready, whereupon both of them made

on

gratitude, his eyes

yawned and wiped the tears that trickled down her cheeks, tiredly urging the man to finish his food. “Alright, hurry up. Walk me back to the third floor when you’re

on it to enjoy his pasta. Meanwhile, Sonia

and more frequently as she struggled to keep her eyes peeled. At the same time, her head felt heavier and heavier with a sleepy look on her face. When Toby noticed her reaction, he unknowingly

put down his silverware, whereupon he walked closer to Sonia and gently nudged her. “Wake up, Sonia. Let’s

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