All this time, Lawrence thought that he was only somewhat interested in Gawain, a little curious, a little fond of him, and that was all.
Therefore, from beginning to end, Lawrence maintained a relaxed attitude and even played pranks occasionally.
But now, the regret that is almost suffocating is slowly tearing the heart apart, and the curvature of the corners of the mouth seems to be able to feel the weight of gravity and is almost unsustainable.
After a slight pause, Lawrence finally said, "Do you, do you love her?"
After she said it, Lawrence realized that her throat was dry, her brain had stopped moving, and the question came from nowhere. She tried her best to squeeze out a smile, but she was very sure that her smile was horribly stiff.
I don't know if I should continue to do so.
but……
Gawain didn't notice at all.
Gawain was immersed in his own thoughts. He did not answer immediately, but thought about it seriously——
like?
Indeed, he and Pu Lan established a relationship, but it didn't last long, less than three months, so they are still in love.
The key is, has liking developed into love?
Thoughts spread in his mind, quickly occupying the entire brain like a spider web. Even Gawain himself did not realize it. A smile gently climbed to the corner of his mouth and bloomed quietly, but he could deeply feel the surge of emotions, even if he was just thinking.
Asking this question can also make you feel better.
Although Gawain didn't answer, Lawrence already got the answer from his expression.
Mouth full of bitterness.
Lawrence regretted that she should not have asked this question, because no matter what the answer was, she would not like it, and it would only make herself more embarrassed.
Gawain finally collected his thoughts and gently nodded, "I am falling."
come down?
——Falling in love.
In an instant, Lawrence understood.
Gawain is honest. He does not deal with perfunctory matters or tell lies. He is so true and so calm, but it is this sincerity that hurts the most:
Cut the mess with a sharp knife.
Without leaving any hope, all relationships were sorted out neatly.
Perhaps, in the eyes of others, this is cruel and does not leave any face to women, including Lawrence himself, who also felt angry for a moment——
Is it necessary to do this? Is it necessary to go to this extent? Can't the refusal be more polite and tactful? Are you still worried that she will stalk you?
Shame, anger, humiliation, disgrace.
All kinds of emotions were raging, but it only lasted for a moment before Lawrence regained his composure.
In fact, if you think about it seriously, this is a gentlemanly move, to avoid disconnection and sloppiness, and to use the simplest and fastest way to return to the position of stranger/friend before more emotional connections are made. This is a kind of respect and a kind of friendship.
polite.
Despite this...Lawrence understood all those reasons, but she was rejected in the end, in such a straightforward way, the bitterness still spread on the tip of her tongue.
"call."
Lawrence exhaled calmly.
"Has anyone ever said that you are cruel? Even if you refuse, you still show affection in front of me. This is not rubbing salt on the wound. After adding salt, you have to rub it again."
Bold, direct, sharp, and a little arrogant.
Lawrence found himself again, the one who stood in the center of the spotlight.
Gawain's thoughts were brought back, he savored Lawrence's words carefully, and then chuckled, "Yes, I have heard of it, and more than once."
Lawrence was stunned, "Wait a minute, are you showing off that you have rejected confessions from countless women?"
...One second, two seconds.
Ha ha!
Gawain burst out laughing, "I didn't expect that it could be understood this way. As far as I know, most of the people who say I'm cruel behind my back are journalists."
Lawrence immediately realized that there was a deviation in his understanding, his cheeks were slightly hot, but he refused to admit defeat, "It's really not a gentleman at all. After rejecting it, the complaints followed. God, I started to doubt my judgment.
,Why do you think you are so attractive?"
"Haha." Gawain lightly shrugged, "So, you should thank me for showing your true face early so that you can wake up."
Lawrence:???
"I think you're fooling me." Lawrence is an outspoken person, he says whatever comes to his mind and spits out his complaints without hesitation.
As a result, Gawain smiled even brighter.
Lawrence, a little lost——
Looking at Gawain with a bright smile and a bright face, his heart skipped a beat again. Those throbbing and turbulent movements made his heart curl up severely.
Damn it!
Taking a deep breath, Lawrence reined in the reins on the edge of the cliff, "I understand your refusal; but, how should we respond to reporters?"
"I just said that I have a crush on you, and then I turn around and deny it. What does that mean? Doesn't it make me look like a nymphomaniac? Or should you just announce your relationship directly?"
Lawrence regained his grace again, and his ordinary words were filled with aggressive force.
However, this trick doesn't work in front of Gawain.
"That's your problem, not mine." Gao Wen said calmly, "When facing reporters, my position remains consistent. I have nothing to explain."
Lawrence was stunned, "I didn't expect you to be such a guy!"
Gawain's smile bloomed again, "So people often say, don't be tempted easily, because you never know what the truth is hidden under that mask."
Plop.
Lawrence looked at the cunning and joking in Gawain's eyes, and her heart beat hard against her chest. She shifted her gaze in a panic, and the noise and turbulence came back to her sight again.
At this time, we could finally see clearly that the faces were watching with curiosity and inquiry. One or two people stretched their ears and stood on tiptoe to try to hear the conversation between the two people; but judging from their expressions, they heard nothing.
.
After a moment's delay, Lawrence realized that Gawain had just stepped forward and whispered in her ear. No wonder no one else around heard anything. She quickly pulled away slightly, and the air and sunlight rushed in, and those melodious sounds were heard.
The ambiguity slowly dissipated, and the heartbeat recovered a little.
Maybe it's a good thing to clarify some facts in public.
Thinking of this, Lawrence turned to look at Gawain and regained his composure, "Tell me, if I slap you now, what will be written in the headlines of the entertainment edition tomorrow?"
Gawain:……
Does this mean that you will become angry if you confess?
For a moment, Gawain was actually blocked by Lawrence's words.
Lawrence looked at Gawain's rare lack of words, and finally let out a long breath. All the dullness, depression, and grievances seemed to disappear, and then his smile bloomed without reservation.
"Ha ha."
Lawrence laughed heartily and winked at Gawain.
"Haha, it's rare. It's really rare. I didn't expect that you would also have such a time. I thought you would be able to stay calm no matter what situation you encounter."
This must be the first time she saw Gawain's panicked expression since the two of them had clashed many times.