Chapter 40

Ryan's POV
At first, I unknowingly slipped into questioning about Mark and Alina's relationship. Eh, now it's the opposite, I'm the one who has to immediately avoid it before Mark ends up asking questions again about Alina and I's relationship.
"Okay, I'll sleep first."
"Yeah, go to sleep!"
Without hesitation I left Mark and started joining my other friends. Those who have slept before me. I immediately joined Tom, Dylan and Rei looking for a safe position and wouldn't be disturbed. I pretended to sleep by turning my body to the right. But I felt uncomfortable because I was sprayed by Dylan's breath. Finally I turned myself to the left, still the same, now the breath that was sprayed towards me was Tom's breath. Ouch, I feel overwhelmed and feel like I want to move places. But I couldn't possibly do that because Mark was still awake and sitting facing Jake who was obviously facing us who were also in a sleeping position.
I peeked out from behind my eyes. Mark didn't look sleepy yet. Hmmm, how long do I have to wait for Mark to sleep and feel bursts of breath from here and there. I felt uncomfortable but tried to survive by turning my body over and over again. Because you can't sleep in a supine position because the bed won't be enough for that position other than sleeping on your side. I have to endure this suffering until Mark sleeps. Even if Mark doesn't sleep, this will be my long fate. Enduring myself for hours to spend my nights breathing in the bad breath of Tom and Dylan or having to hold my breath for a long time so as not to breathe in the dirty air that comes from these two friends of mine. I can only hold it in for who knows how long. Maybe until they wake up. It really feels stuffy and sometimes makes me really nauseous.
When I turned my face towards Dylan, Dylan suddenly became delirious, making echoing sounds.
"Auuuuuu." Dylan's voice was clearly aimed at my face.
"Woy." Suddenly I fell and screamed spontaneously.
Damn it just surprises me.
Instantly interrupting Mark's thoughts. Until he immediately responded to the screams that occurred between me and Dylan.
"What's wrong with you, Ryan?" Mark asked.
I just pretended to be delirious so it wouldn't last.
"Jordan come on, fight me!" I went back to making fake screams and composing freely.
"Huh, Jordan?" Mark's tone seemed strange when he heard my scream.
Then he started talking again because I didn't make any more sounds other than pretending to snore.
"Hmmm, what did I think, it turns out Ryan was just delirious, really confused. Maybe Ryan was too tired all day, never mind, he just needs enough rest." Mark just believed my charade.
I really had trouble sleeping and just forced myself to close my eyes because I was disturbed by these two annoying kids. As for Mark, I noticed he wasn't sleeping at all. I don't know what he does besides looking after Jake and monitoring the situation here. Maybe something bad could happen. So it's better for Mark to be on guard even if he's alone. Meanwhile, I actually wanted to accompany Mark to stand guard, but I was afraid he would bring up my question about Alina. It seems that between us, I mean Mark and I are both afraid that something will be revealed and are both curious about the reality and facts of what happened between us and Alina. Alina, that girl has really made us feel in a dilemma lately. Even though she is not that beautiful and she is also not as smart as her friend Jessica. Alina is also not as popular and beautiful as Jenny. But somehow he made me start to feel attracted to him. Likewise with Mark, maybe Mark also feels the same way as me, starting to be interested in Alina or even more.
My thoughts were only about Alina tonight even though I was distracted by Dylan, Tom and Mark. I don't know why he suddenly filled my head. Is Alina also thinking about me tonight? I don't know, I don't want to feel too confident by thinking that Alina is thinking about me tonight. Why does it have to be Alina of all the women on this earth?
I heard the clock ticking continuously for hours. I can only surrender to my position. I'm also waiting for Dylan, Tom or Rei to wake up. Because I don't want to wake up and it's just the two of us with Mark. I need someone else besides the two of us. So that the focus of the conversation will be divided and branched. If it was just me and Mark our discussions would be stiff and suggestive.
It was clear that Rei was starting to wake up. It seemed like it was morning and I immediately got up. Dylan and Tom haven't woken up yet.
"Hey, are you awake?" Mark's voice was heard greeting Rei.
"You didn't sleep at all?"
"Yes, I have trouble sleeping, besides there's no one to look after Jake and you if I sleep with you. Plus I've been having insomnia lately."
"Why?"
"Who knows."
"Is there anything on your mind?"
"Obviously there are many, they are also called living creatures when you don't think about anything at all."
"Yeah, I know that too."
"Hey, what are you doing?" I started greeting Rei and Mark.
"Hey Ryan, it turns out you're awake too." Rei said.
Meanwhile Mark just looked at me like that.
Actually, I still feel bad for Mark. But I tried to brush it off so that it wouldn't be too obvious that I was keeping a big secret behind this pseudo-thing. A fact that no one knows.
"Oh yes, I'll go to campus first. To make sure that we get permission for dispensation while Jake hasn't recovered and is still being treated." I said.
"Yes, I also think I have to go home first because I have an exam scheduled today." Rei said joining in.
"Okay then, oh yes, Ryan, me, Tom, Jake and Dylan, okay?" Mark asked.
"Yeah that's for sure." I said.
"Okay then I'll go first, because class will start soon." Rei said.
Rei left earlier than me. Meanwhile, now it's just me and Mark standing here. The two dwarves had not yet woken up.
I started to feel uneasy and immediately said goodbye to leaving.
"I'm leaving straight away so I don't oversleep getting to class."
"Yes, don't forget to bring us enough clothes and equipment for the next few days."
"Ready." Without further ado, I immediately left and stepped out of this room so I could avoid Mark so I wouldn't get caught up in the conversation about Alina. I'm worried that if I have a moment alone with Mark he will ask me questions about Alina again.