The Female Leads Truly Loves You - Chapter 140

Chapter 140: We’re going somewhere just for us
“Are you crazy?!”

Sam struggled to keep his voice down while quickly removing Alice’s hand from his and immediately creating some distance between them.

At that moment, someone seemed to turn their head in front, possibly having heard something. The figure vaguely resembled Sophie, but it was just a brief glance and not clear enough to be certain.

Watching Sam’s slightly astonished expression, Alice smiled, enticingly curling her lips, casually placing her hand back by her side as if the person who had just grabbed Sam’s cock a moment ago wasn’t her.

It was just an illusion.

Alice said with a smile.

“Scared already? Maybe you should just give up sooner. If you dared to say those things to me, you should have been prepared for such events. Did you really think I was one of those naive girls?”

Indeed, Alice was far from a naive girl, resembling more a high-tier enchantress.

Sam shrugged, “Even if we were discovered, I don’t see the issue. After all, I’m a guy; shamelessness is part of the deal. I’m worried about your job, though…”

Such words always seemed to strike a chord, revealing a naïve concern for others even when one is being harassed themselves.

But Alice was no fool; she merely squinted at Sam.

“Really? But you wouldn’t want your teacher to lose her job because of you, right?”

“…”

Sam and Alice eventually proceeded with the crowd towards their destination.

Kuhang High School boasted a strong faculty and received significant support from the Ministry of Education each year.

Thus, the standards for this Summer Camp Experience were quite high.

The lodging for the three days and two nights, nestled within the scenic area, consisted of a distinctive inn formed by connecting several courtyards. Despite being single-story, it was spacious.

It not only welcomed daylight through its open gates but also featured fragrant flowers in the yard, giving it the feel of a garden.

The group consisted of twenty students and three teachers.

Therefore, the allocation was straightforward: one male teacher paired with a male student to share a room, the two female teachers roomed together, and the students were divided into rooms of either three or two.

Sam was fortunate to be assigned a room for two, which felt especially spacious, featuring two separate rooms at least divided by a soundproof wall… Odd, why worry about soundproofing?

Sam didn’t understand either.

The first day’s schedule was simple: settle into their rooms and rest a bit, followed by lunch together. The afternoon was dedicated to two one-hour class sessions in a shared area.

Sam’s roommate was a classmate named Milo, a boy he hadn’t been very familiar with before. Milo appeared somewhat slender and timid.

But clearly, Milo was more curious about Sam.

“You seem quite close to Sophie…” Milo asked quietly.

Sam, stretching comfortably in the courtyard with the sunlight gloriously illuminating his form, looked dazzling.

“We’re just friends, members of the same club.”

“Oh? So it’s a club?”

Milo seemed very curious about Sophie, prompting a puzzled look from Sam.

“Do you like Sophie? Want me to introduce you?”

“Oh? No, no! That’s not it… Besides, a girl like Sophie is out of my league…”

Milo seemed to have a clear understanding of himself.

Sam smiled and said, “What’s there to fear? Women are just paper tigers. Once you get to know them, they’re not so scary. And you have to believe in yourself; nobody is inferior to anybody else.”

Well, that line might work for Sophie, but in front of Angel… she could show you a hundred ways that people are inherently different.

Milo chuckled.

“You’re in a position to say that. After all, if it were anyone else, Sophie probably wouldn’t be as approachable. Despite her beauty, it seems like you’re the only one she talks to.”

Sam looked at Milo, puzzled. “Is it really that exaggerated?”

Milo pulled out his phone, showing a chat from a small group. It was just a snippet of the conversation, but the content was straightforward.

Someone had posted: “Sophie is actually sitting with Sam and they’re even chatting eagerly.”

This was followed by a flurry of shocked comments.

Was it really that exaggerated? Had it become newsworthy?

“So, this is our reputation,” Sam said with a laugh.

Milo replied, somewhat sheepishly, “Actually, the main reason is that to us, you, along with Sophie and Angel, seem like you’re from a different world compared to us ordinary students.”

Sam wanted to say that he was quite ordinary himself.

But that might come off as humblebragging, so he didn’t bother.

After chatting casually with Milo for a while, the two became more acquainted.

Sam found that Milo was actually a simple and cheerful guy, whose shyness was only due to unfamiliarity. Once they got to know each other better, Milo became much more talkative.

Milo also discovered that Sam was easy to get along with, without any airs about him. Regardless of gender, Sam seemed to have a natural ability to connect with people, making their interaction harmonious.

By lunchtime, everyone gathered in the scenic area’s restaurant.

The teachers had no special seating requests, so everyone sat with those they were most familiar with.

Sam ended up somewhat isolated, with only Milo by his side.

Yet, Milo kept looking at another table where people were chatting animatedly.

“It’s okay,” Sam said with a smile. “If you want to chat with them, feel free to join their table. It’s fine.”

Milo hesitated, looking at Sam.

“How could I… Besides, it wouldn’t be nice to leave you sitting here alone.”

Sam shook his head.

“No worries, and I can see you’re more curious about their conversation. That’s perfectly normal; I’m fine.”

Eventually, enveloped by a sense of familiarity and curiosity, Milo nodded.

“Then… sorry.”

“No problem, go ahead.”

Sam smiled, watching Milo carefully carry his tray over to the lively group, joining in on their eager discussion.

At moments like this, Sam would find himself missing someone named Louis terribly.

It’s a shame that Louis wasn’t here; just having him around, even to hear him blabber, would have been nice.

Then, Sophie, with her slender and straight legs, appeared with her tray, frowning slightly as she glanced at the crowd. She, of course, noticed where Sam was sitting.

This time, however, she walked past him, seemingly unwilling to make their relationship appear even more peculiar in front of everyone.

But when she saw the densely packed crowd, with only unfamiliar faces next to the occasional empty seat, she felt troubled.

At that moment, a few girls saw her and greeted her with smiles.

“Sophie! Want to sit here?”

Sophie wanted to sit with them, but something inside her resisted. She didn’t like being around so many people, and even though they were girls, she wasn’t familiar with them… She was actually struggling internally.

Finally, she sighed.

“Thanks, you guys go ahead.”

Saying this, Sophie turned around and sat down opposite Sam, who seemed oblivious to what was happening around him, his attention fixed on his phone.

Without looking up, he said, “You know what people will think of you if you do this, right?”

Sophie was well aware.

In the student community, it’s easy for strange rumors to spread. Even if they’re aimless, the lack of critical thinking makes the rumors seem more believable.

By choosing to sit like this, others might view her as having a high and mighty attitude, disdainful of eating with ordinary students.

Out of the loop, too individualistic.

There might even be rumors of a special relationship between her and Sam, perhaps even secret lovers.

Sophie, a bit annoyed and also somewhat helpless, said, “I can’t force myself to do something I don’t want to. If I compromise now, with the atmosphere and people’s stares, in the future, I might lower my standards for even worse things.”

Truly a unique character.

Sam looked up with a smile.

“So, sitting here with me for lunch is something you’re willing to do?”

Sophie’s cheeks warmed up instantly, and she glared at Sam, unable to voice any pleasantries.

“You’re the worst option, it’s just that I didn’t have any other choice.”

Sam shrugged nonchalantly.

“Not bad, at least I’m an option.”

Watching Sam continue to eat quietly without getting upset, Sophie silently sighed.

Actually, he wasn’t the bad choice; it was really her own self that was problematic.

Full of defenses and wariness, her inner self was conflicted and complex.

Seeming to stand out, but in reality, it was just a form of cowardice, one that she didn’t want to admit to herself.

After finishing their meal, Sam simply said, “I’m done eating, take your time.”

Then, he left with his tray, and it was evident that there were more whispers about him.

But it didn’t bother him; Sam felt no pressure at all.

During the afternoon classes, which lasted two hours with two sessions and a ten-minute break in between, many students struggled to adjust.

Except for Sam and Sophie, who sat not far from each other. Although they didn’t communicate directly, there was a special kind of understanding between them.

They appeared focused during the lectures, not just pretending, and their textbooks were filled with thorough notes.

Thanks to his enhanced intellectual abilities, learning had become easy for Sam. He didn’t really need to take notes as he could remember every detail and key point the teacher mentioned. Still, he had to maintain appearances to avoid looking odd.

After the classes, the teacher announced the evening’s activity.

“Tonight, until 10 PM, is the time for astronomical observation. Students can go up the hill to a broader space to observe the starry sky. Moreover, there’s supposed to be a meteor shower tonight, so don’t miss it. I hope everyone is eager to participate.”

“Will you go stargazing, Sam?” Milo asked curiously as they left.

Sam looked at him quizzically, “Why wouldn’t I? Isn’t that the purpose of this trip?”

Milo laughed, “I thought you might not be interested in these things.”

Sam shook his head with a smile, “Curiosity about the universe is a human instinct. Everyone wants to explore the starry sky.”

Indeed, even the least ambitious among us harbors curiosity about the cosmos, a fundamental human instinct.

It’s akin to the ancient desire to reach for the skies and fly.

By dinner time, Milo had already taken his tray to dine with friends he was more familiar with.

Sophie, having no other options again, took a seat opposite Sam.

Before they could even exchange words, an uninvited guest arrived.

When Alice took the seat between them unasked, she looked at them with a teasing smile.

“You two seem to get along well. I was a bit worried about you both, but it seems I was overthinking. Still, this level of interaction isn’t enough to blend in with the group.”

Sophie didn’t overthink her reply, calmly countering, “Why does everyone have to try to blend in with the group?”

Alice smiled, “Because humans are social animals, though of course, there are exceptions. But exceptions are just that—exceptions. The majority prove that without the group, an individual can’t survive. Blending in with the group is meant to make life within it better and more comfortable.”

Sophie looked at Alice, “But forcing oneself to fit into a group, even to the point of doing things one doesn’t want to do, only leads to losing one’s true self. I acknowledge the existence of groups, but I don’t agree that everyone should sacrifice themselves for the sake of the group.”

Alice looked at Sophie. “Isn’t ‘sacrifice’ too strong a word? The world isn’t always black and white, you know. You don’t seem to understand that.”

But Sophie faced the teacher with unwavering resolve, seemingly devoid of any intention to back down or display emotional intelligence.

“You should say not everything is black and white, but some things are. It’s like standing at a crossroads with distinctly different directions. Once you choose one, the other becomes the complete opposite to you. I’ve finished eating.”

With those words, Sophie picked up her tray and left.

Impressed by the girl’s courage to stand up to Alice, Sam couldn’t help but admire her.

But then, Alice turned her gaze to Sam.

“You seem quite pleased watching this unfold.”

Sam froze, worrying this might be a prelude to venting frustration on him. He quickly offered a conciliatory smile.

“Not at all, Sophie was out of line speaking to a teacher that way. I’ll be sure to talk to her about it.”

Alice narrowed her eyes at Sam.

“Are you done eating?”

Looking at his nearly empty plate, Sam replied, “Looks like I’m about done… Why?”

“Finished, then? Come with me.”

“Ah? Where to? You haven’t eaten much, teacher…”

Hearing this, Sam had a bad feeling. Could it be that Alice couldn’t hold back any longer?

With a smile, Alice looked at Sam.

“With a delectable Sam here, who needs food? Of course, we’re going somewhere just for us~”