The Side Character's Obsession
Copyright© 2026 by HMaster
Chapter 9: Threat?
‘Is it really okay to wait? Will he get mad? Should I just go back? Am I being a nuisance? Will he be pleased-I don’t know... ‘ These were the thoughts that clogged her mind as Valerie remained standing before the common hall.
She doesn’t even know if Austin would have breakfast in the common hall or his office like usual. However, she came here early in the morning to wait for him ... and was hoping she could sit near him.
This step was taken after a lot of thinking and self-conflict.
She assumed that since her Lord had taken a step towards their relationship, it would be wise for her not to step back and make him feel bad ... or was Valerie just being pushy?
She doesn’t know!
“Ah!” A soft exclamation left her lips when she noticed him ... advancing towards the common hall while looking nothing less than a heartthrob.
Valerie was mesmerized looking at her beloved, who, despite wearing the same uniform as others, extruded a charm that forbade her from looking at anyone else.
Her eyes were meant to drown in his charm.
“Good morning?” Before Valerie could realize it, Austin was standing right in front of her while waving his hand slowly.
Her expression stiffened as she realized that he must have sensed her inappropriate gaze.
“G-Good morning...” She might have bitten her tongue.
Not good!
Austin chuckled seeing that reaction from the lovely lady before he offered, “Shall we go inside and have breakfast?”
“T-Together?”
Austin slightly tilted his head, “If you don’t mind I would love to share the table with you.”
“I don’t! Umm ... please lead the way.” Her cheeks were burning due to embarrassment, and before she could show any more unlady-like traits, she lowered her head and asked him.
Austin was smiling ear to ear, seeing that reaction. Ain’t she just adorable?
They walked inside the common hall in silence, while being watched by others. They must be interested in knowing how someone who detested Valerie until yesterday, was now accompanying her in the morning.
“Did you sleep well last night?” Austin asked in a whisper as he slowed down his pace to match hers.
Valerie slowly nodded, “Somehow.”
Austin raised his brows, “I wasn’t able to sleep much ... thinking about you and us.”
Valerie was rendered speechless. Just the thought of her Lord thinking about her while lying down on his bed ... made her blush.
They were whispering a few words to each other while walking towards the food counter when suddenly a commotion broke out.
“Darling! I will save you from these vultures!” A young boy from the first year shouted while pointing at a group of students.
“But my lord! You hated me until now ... why come to save me now?!” Another student, a guy, while pretending to be a girl, asked the first one.
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