I started avoiding him , not wanting him to see how much I regretted everything .
One evening , Liam spotted League of Legends on my phone and insisted we play together .
Jason sat sullenly , silent .
Pulled into their game , I saw the familiar usernames and felt a pang of guilt .
We were one player short for a five man team , so I invited my high school deskmate , Alex .
Alex called jungle , the others chose their roles , and I was left with support .
Suddenly , Liam shouted , Ethan , howd you get that skin ? Its sick ! Mustve cost a fortune , right ? Uh … someone gave it to me .
Whoa , hook me up with some rich friends like that ! You have so many skins , that must be thousands of dollars ! I glanced nervously at Jason , unaware they were so expensive .
Hed claimed hed gotten them く from lucky draws and just gifted them to me .
I hadnt thought much of it back then , figuring a high schooler wouldnt have that kind of money .
The game started .
I played support , sticking to Jasons ADC , but we didnt exchange a word .
He was good enough to carry on his own , even without me .
When our jungler got ganked , I tried to help Alex , but ended up dying repeatedly .
Jason scoffed , finally breaking his silence .
Didnt you see my pings ? Whyd you run in there ? Why are you even trying to save him ? Cant you see how many enemies there are ? Youre so dumb ! I bit my lip , trying to hold back my frustration .
Hed never spoken to me like this when he thought I was a girl .
Typical .
We lost several games in a row .
Not wanting to endure any more of Jasons criticism , I made an excuse about being tired and left L the game .
Liam and Mike followed suit , complaining about their early class .
Jason glanced at my and Alexs stats , his voice dripping with sarcasm .
So thats why you deleted me .
Found yourself a new oppa , huh ? What , is he a better jungler ? Does he know youre a guy ? Hes my deskmate from high school .
We play sometimes .
Jason clenched his jaw .
I quickly calculated the cost of the skins and transferred the money to him .
He stared at his phone , then glared at me .
Whats this ? You think you can pay me off like Im some kind of escort ? Its for the skins .
I didnt realize they were so expensive .
Tell me if its not enough , I can send you more .
I dont take back gifts .
He snorted and turned away , ignoring me .
I climbed into bed , stealing glances at him across the room .
He clearly hated me and wanted nothing to do with me .
I tossed and turned , unable to < Jason didnt speak to me for a week .
I spent most of my time at the library , avoiding him as much as possible .
Then our anime club had an event on campus .
The president asked us to dress up and help sell university merchandise .
I arrived late , and the only costume left was a … maid outfit .
With cat ears .
I almost turned around and left , but the president , Chloe , insisted we were short- staffed .
A senior helped me with my makeup and wig , stifling giggles as she told Chloe , Girl , you have a good eye .
This freshman looks way better in this than any of us ! Hell definitely draw a crowd ! I know , right ? I had to work hard to convince him to join the club .
Chloe winked .
I tugged at the hem of the short skirt , feeling incredibly self- conscious .
It was so puffy that any sudden movement threatened to reveal the shorts underneath .
Cross dressing seemed to be a < thing in the anime club .
Chloe and the other senior girls were dressed in sharp , masculine outfits , while the guys wore cute , feminine costumes .
I awkwardly followed them to the booth , taking comfort in the fact that I wasnt the only one dressed … unconventionally .
Soon , a crowd gathered around the merchandise , some people even taking pictures .
I stood there , explaining the items , when two girls asked to take a photo with me .
They complimented me on how pretty I looked .
I gave a weak smile , then spotted a familiar figure heading our way .
Jason , holding a basketball , seemed to be on his way to the courts .
He stopped to look at our booth .
I froze , trying to hide behind the senior girls .
His eyes swept over the crowd and landed on me .
His expression was unreadable , almost scrutinizing .
He frowned .
Before he could say anything , a tall guy whod just bought a mug approached me .
Hey , pretty lady , can I get a picture with you ? Im a guy … I mumbled .
His eyes lit up .
Whoa , really ? Youre even more amazing ! Can I get your WeChat ? Id love to invite you to the next anime convention ! Uh … I fumbled for my phone .
A phone appeared between us .
He doesnt have his phone .
Scan mine , Jason said flatly , giving me a sidelong glance , his eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions .
The guy scanned his QR code and walked off happily .
Jason stared at the friend request , then hit ignore .
Huh .
You sure are popular .
Enjoying the whole dressing up as- a girl thing a little too much ? Its for the club , I muttered .
Really ? You seem to be having a blast .
His eyes flicked to my neck , his gaze heating up .
I felt a blush creep up my cheeks and took a step back .
What are you looking at ? Nothing ! Jason snapped , looking away .
And why are you wearing a bell on your neck ? Its … just … He struggled for the right word , then huffed , Dont wear this kind of stuff again .

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Arent your embarrassed ? His words stung .
Its none of your business , I retorted .
Fine , whatever , freak , he muttered , turning to leave .
My chest ached as I watched him walk away .
I hadnt done anything to him ! Why did he have to be so mean ? After the event , someone posted pictures of me and Chloe on the university forum .
They went viral .
OMG , its the anime club president ! Shes so handsome ! I want to marry her ! Wow , that cat eared maid is gorgeous ! Furry alert ! Theyre such a cute couple ! I heard the maid is a guy cross- dressing .
Even better ! My forbidden love is awakening ! Someone stop me ! I had no idea Id become a campus sensation .
Walking out of the library , I felt eyes on me everywhere .
Thanks to the anime clubs efforts , the university merchandise sold out .
Chloe was thrilled and treated me to dinner .
As we finished , she grabbed my arm excitedly .
Ethan , you have to come to more of our events ! Your boba tea is on me from now on ! Sure thing , Chloe ! I chuckled awkwardly , just as Jason walked past on his way back to the dorm .
He gave me a cold look and headed upstairs without a word .
A wave of awkwardness washed over me .
I followed him , deliberately lagging behind .
I snuck glances at him , my mood sinking .
The truth was , I had a crush on Jason .
Hed been so kind to me online , so gentle that I couldnt help but be drawn to him .
But he hated me .