Although he only had classes in the morning, those hours were still agonizing for Alec. The reason was that throughout class, he kept feeling as if someone was secretly watching him.
Maybe it was because he felt guilty about the mutants, or maybe he hadn't slept well the night before. Alec kept imagining that his secret had been discovered and everyone around him was staring at him.
Because of this, Alec didn't even dare turn his head, terrified that his secret would be exposed. So as soon as class ended, he quickly packed his things and hurried out of school under the curious gazes of the others.
Alec felt like his mind was in a complete mess. He tried to get away from everyone around him, but his fear also kept him from going somewhere secluded on his own.
In the end, Alec had no choice but to step into a café. He chose the most inconspicuous seat in the corner, ordered a hot coffee, then lowered his head and tried to sort out his thoughts.
After finishing the hot coffee, Alec felt his spirits gradually lift. At least he wasn't as anxious as before.
"Should I tell my parents about what happened to me?"
Alec hesitated. When he thought of his father's Hitler-like personality and his mother's timid, fearful nature, he suddenly felt even worse.
Just then, Alec looked through the glass window at the beautiful figure outside. Heli, the girl he had a crush on, was affectionately hanging on her boyfriend's arm. Seeing the two of them being so intimate, he couldn't help feeling a dull ache in his heart. At the same time, he felt a surge of resentment toward the man with Heli. He wished more than anything that he could take that man's place.
But