When I cry, a crescent moon birthmark appears on my face. My three childhood friends brought the new transfer student to me, demanding I cry so she could see it. Lucas frowned. "Iris did poorly on the exam. Just do it to cheer her up." I looked at the other two. "What about you guys? You want me to cry for her too?" They exchanged a look and took a half-step back. "How could we make Chloe cry?" "Chloe's tears are our most precious treasure." 1 Iris's expression froze on her face. She looked at the other two, then reluctantly lowered her head. "Let's just forget it. Chloe and I aren't close anyway, it's normal for her to refuse..." Lucas frowned. "Chloe, are you really unwilling?" I laughed in anger. "She did poorly on the exam, what does that have to do with me?" We weren't even in the same class. In other words, do I even know this transfer student?! Seeing Lucas's disappointment, Iris tugged at his sleeve, her eyes red. "Doing poorly on the exam is my own problem, let's not make things difficult for others." Lucas stood stubbornly still. Iris seemed unable to hold it in anymore. She stomped her foot, covered her face in humiliation, and ran out. Lucas stared at me. He hesitated, then said, "Chloe, there was no need for that." I was getting angry. But he turned and chased after her. Psycho?! Who cries for a stranger just for kicks? 2 I slammed my pen on the desk. Two people sat down opposite me. Usually, the three of them would surround me. Ethan touched my ponytail. "Don't be mad at Lucas. He's been acting like he's brainwashed lately." "What do you mean?" My two childhood friends looked at each other. Ethan finally told me. "The new girl sat next to Lucas as soon as she arrived." "She keeps telling him how expensive the tuition is here, how hard it was for her to get in but everything is bilingual and she doesn't understand, and she can't fit in with any groups." "Lucas... he probably just felt sorry for her." I still didn't like hearing it. Lucas felt sorry for her, so he wanted me to cry for a stranger for no reason? What's wrong with him? Ethan smiled. "Don't be unhappy. We have equestrian class next week, I'll take you riding, okay?" The four of us grew up together. We promised long ago to go to the same college. Lucas was being ridiculous. But the others weren't wrong. I pouted. "Whatever, I'm too lazy to deal with him." 3 After school. There was a figure next to Lucas. Acting scared. She hid behind him when she saw us. Lucas walked over. "We've been waiting for a long time." Specific wording: We. He said, "Iris's English foundation isn't good. She messed up the exam mainly because she couldn't understand the questions." No one spoke. He looked at me. "Chloe, I remember you have a foreign tutor. Can Iris join your lessons?" My gaze landed on her face. Iris couldn't dodge it. She could only soften her voice. "Chloe, would that be too much trouble for you..." "It is very troublesome." My face went cold. Iris looked helpless. She tugged at Lucas for help. "Maybe I should just figure something out myself..." He sighed. "I suggested helping her with tutoring. If you don't want to, just say so. No need to be so sharp." I stared at Lucas. Suddenly, my childhood friend felt like a stranger. "I'm sharp?" "If I wasn't sharp, would I have to cry to make someone else laugh just because you pissed me off?" Lucas paused slightly. "I didn't mean that. Iris just said she'd never seen..." I didn't want to listen. I turned and walked away alone. Behind me, the usual three sets of footsteps became two. Mason caught up to me. "Don't wait for him, but wait for us." "Lucas is an idiot, but we aren't." He walked backward facing me. "Ethan, tell her, am I right?" Ethan put away his phone. He followed unhurriedly. "Lucas said I should comfort you." "Is there more?" Ethan was silent for a moment. "He said... neither he nor Iris had bad intentions, he doesn't understand why you're being so unreasonable." "Damn!" Mason yelled. "Is that comforting her?!" I looked away. "Whatever." 4 Halfway through my oral practice. My mom called me and I realized today was Auntie Qiao's birthday (Mason's mom). She didn't want a big party, so just our close families were getting together. I pushed open the door. Iris was chatting with my three childhood friends. The atmosphere was lively. Meeting my gaze, their faces changed in unison. I turned to leave. Mason immediately chased after me. "Chloe, don't go!" "What's wrong, are you mad?" He grabbed my hand from behind. Trying to explain: "Lucas was helping her with English, so he brought her along. I couldn't exactly kick her out." "Don't be mad, okay?" I was silent. I had to admit, seeing Iris sitting where I should have been sitting... Anger rushed straight to my head. After calming down a bit, I realized. That wasn't my house. I had no right to dictate where Iris should be. I smiled. "I just remembered I have something to do." Mason wouldn't let go. "What's wrong, Chloe? Why does your smile seem so distant?" He probed. "Do you really hate Iris that much?" "Would you like someone who wants to see your physiological reaction the moment you meet?" Mason was stumped. He raised his hands in surrender. "Just for today, it's my mom's birthday, we can't make a scene." "Chloe, don't be mad. I won't talk to her anymore, okay?" I walked back with him. Very seriously: "Who you hang out with is your choice." "Mason, I won't interfere." "But I also have my bottom line for making friends."
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