The First Curse of Love
15. Rest

After a week had passed since her quarrel with Danny, Qiara had completely lost her appetite. His heartbreak this time is worse than when Danny cut their relationship abruptly two years ago.

Ever since they broke up, this was the most serious quarrel that had occurred between them. Danny who had always been looking at her gently had turned into someone else, someone Qiara had never known before.

And today, Qiara forced herself to go to the campus. Her mother had forbidden her and asked her to rest at home, but Qiara was determined. He said he had a job to deliver today. Then, when her mother said she would call Danny to ask him to pick her up, Qiara hurriedly refused and gave her the best excuse she could. Of course it's not nice if the people at his house know that he's fighting with Danny right now.

"Qi, you still sick? If it still hurts why come in?" Celine asked worriedly as she looked at Qiara who was walking alone on the campus courtyard with shaky steps. His face looks very pale too.

"There's a task I have to anterin, Cel. Today's the deadline" Qiara replied. His voice sounded weak. "Somehow, I'm a little confused." Qiara continued.

"How is it? You're such a big face, Qiaaa." Celine did not accept.

"Gue's okay, Celine. No need to worry about that." Quiz Qiara, trying to look okay.

Celine flanks Qiara's arm and directs him to the campus cafeteria. Whatever happens, today Celine will force Qiara to eat something.

"Cel, I have to go home."

"Feed first!"

"Gue no longer lust."

"Gue doesn't want to know."

Yes, a stubborn type of person like Qiara, it should indeed be fought stubbornly as well.

Upon arrival at the cafeteria, their eyes were immediately greeted by the sightings of Danny and Prissy who were sitting together at one table while enjoying their respective food. Danny's face looked fine even, and he looked happy even though a week ago he had hurt Qiara.

Danny was acting like nothing ever happened. That, inevitably made Celine, who indeed knew the matter between Danny and Qiara, feel as if her entire head was boiling that very second.

Another case with Qiara, he just stared at the two people with a blank look without light. His body was too weak and tired to digest what he was seeing.

"That bastard! He could still be hahahihi. Look out, lo!" Celine frowned with eyes that could not be separated from the figure of Danny and Prissy.

He was like he was ready to 'kill' those lovers.

Celine was about to approach the two men, but suddenly, Qiara stopped her, "where are you going, Cel?"

"You want samperin!"

"No, Cel. I don't want any commotion. Prissy doesn't know anything either."

Right after, Prissy suddenly turned to Qiara and Celine then waved with her smile that always 'looks warm'. Danny would not want to follow the direction of Prissy's view. At that moment, the smile that had been expanding on Danny's face slowly faded away.

Then, behind Danny's position, by chance there is Dean who is taking a drink at the vending machine. Dean, who had just turned around after picking up his drink, was immediately stunned when he realized that he, Qiara, and Danny were in the same place. Dean could also see Qiara's pale face very clearly even from a distance.

Dean chose to stay in his place, listening to what would happen next.

"Cel, I'm back. Eat it yourself."

And bruuuk! Qiara fell down. He fell unconscious and made everyone who saw him feel surprised, especially Dean. Dean was about to run over to Qiara, but Danny was ahead of him. Danny ran very fast with a face that was really panicked.

"QIARA!" Danny shouted loudly.

Danny doesn't even pay attention to Prissy being with him. In his head right now, he was only worried about Qiara.

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As Qiara slowly opened her eyes, she could faintly see Danny sitting next to her. His sight that had been blurring, was now gradually clear. And he was a little surprised when his eyes whistled with Danny's pair of eyes filled with anxiety.

"Dann?" Call Qiara lirih.

As soon as Danny realized that Qiara was awake, Danny hurriedly shuffled out of his chair, about to grab something. However, Qiara who thought that Danny would avoid him again, immediately pulled down Danny's jacket to stop him. He also tried to get up from his sleeping position.

"Danny, don't go..." Said Qiara with a trembling voice. He begged.

Danny then looked up. He then grabbed Qiara's hand, which held tightly to the end of the denim jacket he was wearing, and sat down by the girl's side, "gue didn't leave. I just want to get food for you."

Qiara could see that Danny's look and face were not as cold as yesterday. And it makes his feelings that have been covered in eternal, now begin to calm down.

Danny then shifted the overbed table next to them, on the table there was a bottle of mineral water and fruit salad that a while ago Danny had prepared for Qiara. "Let's eat first. After your infusion runs out, Doctor Lo says you can go home."

Qiara nodded without saying anything. After drinking mineral water, he grabbed a spoon and immediately ate a fruit salad to be able to restore his condition. While Danny, he deliberately did not say anything further. Fear of Qiara would be piqued and feel uncomfortable with her.

Doctors said Qiara was dehydrated after not eating and drinking for days. And Danny knew for sure, that he was the cause of the act that Qiara had done. That's why Danny doesn't want to talk about it right now.

Seeing Qiara who seemed troubled by her hair while eating, Danny immediately took a hair tie on Qiara's wrist then tied her hair attentively. Danny who could feel Qiara gasp immediately said, "already, continue eating."

"Dann, I'm going to the toilet." Said Qiara a while after she finished with her meal.

Aided by Danny, Qiara came down from his bed with his hands still being infused. Just as Qiara was about to turn around, however, Danny suddenly held her back when he saw the figure of Dean entering the door.

Danny, who did not think long, immediately pulled the curtain around the hospital bed to cover himself and Qiara so Dean did not see them. The thing that Danny did suddenly made Qiara's head stick to the chest of his field. While one of Danny's hands clutched Qiara's head.

Qiara was completely shocked, until her heart was pounding. As well as Danny back then, Qiara could feel the young man's heart pounding like his.

"Dann, what's wrong?" Qiara asked as she looked up her face in Danny's arms.

Danny then lowered his head until their eyes clashed again, "wait a minute, okay?"

From behind the curtain, Danny keeps up with every move Dean makes through his legs. And as Dean's two legs walked out the door, Danny immediately heaved a sigh of relief afterwards.

But then, there was the feeling of unwillingness that Danny felt if he had to let go of his arms now.

Then it was as if he was following orders, with a slow motion Danny raised his other hand and then grabbed Qiara's shoulder until there was no longer any distance between them. Once again Qiara gasped, but she preferred not to say anything. After all, Qiara could not deny it either, she desperately wanted Danny to hug her like this.

As much as Qiara tried to resist the desire of his heart to return Danny's embrace, but ultimately failed.

Because after that, Qiara could feel both of her hands move then curled around Danny's waist, returning the man's embrace and feeling the warmth that slowly crept through their respective niches, inch by inch. Qiara further drowned her face in Danny's chest as Danny's embrace tightened.

In silence, Qiara enjoys the sound of Danny's heart beating which has suddenly become her most beloved since that day.

In silence, Danny pulled both corners of his lips together to form a sweet line on his face. And without him noticing, his two eyes closed slowly.

For just this once, Danny wanted to forget everything and rest for a moment in the embrace of Qiara whom he secretly longed for.

^^^To be continued...^^^