A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 216

"Garett."

"Garett!"

The boy, wearing a white shirt, sat under the shade of a tree, head down, reading a book. The sun's rays filtered through the gaps, casting a soft glow on him.

The sweet voice of the girl echoed from outside the campus, gradually getting closer, "Garett, I came to your school to see you."

Upon hearing the voice, the boy looked up and saw her jogging towards him. A smile slowly spread across his face, "Watch out and don't run too fast."

As soon as he warned her to slow down, she sped up even more. Her wilful appearance made the boy unable to resist getting up and catching her.

Holding her, he gently rubbed her nose, "You have a heart condition, yet you still run so fast, you’re such a disobedient girl."

The girl wrapped her arms around his waist, nestling her head on his chest, and whined, "I take my meds every day. Actually, I'm quite well-behaved."

The boy softly chuckled. His gentle face and eyes were full of her, "Eleanor, your school is quite far from the University of A. It's tough on you to travel this much. Next time you want to see me, just call me and I'll visit your school, alright?"

She lifted her head from his embrace and said considerately, "You're already so busy with your studies, never mind that. I'll come to see you whenever I'm free."

The boy wanted to persuade her, but was cut off by her, "Garett, I met someone outside your school just now. He was covered in blood and seated under a tree. I don't know who had hurt him, but I saw he was pitiful, so I gave him a bottle of water. He didn't even acknowledge me though."

After finishing, she pouted her lips, "Do you think he's some weirdo?"

The boy affectionately ruffled her hair, "If you say he is, then he is."

Only then did the girl satisfyingly raise the corners of her mouth in a smile.

The boy also smiled and held her hand, walking side by side under the sunlight, amid the gentle breeze and chirping birds amongst the blooming flowers.