Love was like a sponge. The longer the time, the stronger the love. If love was little, it could be carefully hidden, but if it was too strong, it would overflow with a slight poke.
I realized that I couldn't go on like this. Today, Julie discovered my love for Eric at just one glance. If it went on like this, would Eric discover it himself?
My nails were digging into my palms, and it hurt a little. I told myself, "It's time to stop my self-deception, Joyce."
Because I was worried about something, I was distracted while watching the movie. Eric whispered to me several times, but I didn't react.
On the way back, I asked, "Some people misunderstood our relationship before, but why didn't you explain?"
Eric was confused.
I tried to reason with him. "You told people that you didn't want to fall in love, so those girls gave up, but you..."
I thought for a while and continued, "You are very close to me and you said that we like each other. This way, they will misunderstand that I am your girlfriend. What you said before is all in vain. People who like you will have hope again."
Eric said, "I don't care what those people think. Besides...
"They know you are my girlfriend, but they still have hope. It proves that it is right for me to block them."
My heart beat faster uncontrollably. Eric said "You are my girlfriend" seriously, and his tone was so natural as if I were indeed his girlfriend.
I took a deep breath and said expressionlessly, "That's true, but it will affect my chances of finding a boyfriend."
Eric paused suddenly. "You want to find a boyfriend?"
