Behind Closed Doors
Prologue (Author's Rant?)
Luceline (Author)
Hello, fella...
Luceline (Author)
To be honest...
Luceline (Author)
I don't know why I still want to continue this...
Luceline (Author)
I lost this story...
Luceline (Author)
But... I should not give up, right?
Luceline (Author)
This time... I will do better.
Luceline (Author)
Hello! It is me! Luceline, the newbie!
*calms down and smiles with hope*
Luceline (Author)
I am not a confident person. I tend to avoid others. I am afraid of sharing my ideas.
*scratches head embarrassed*
Luceline (Author)
But I made up my mind few days ago, I want to share every story that comes into my mind.
Promise!
There are lots of them.
Luceline (Author)
But...I am still sad because I lost the original.
Luceline (Author)
But!
This time!
No matter what, I will do my best to let you read this story. Please, enjoy! ☺
Luceline (Author)
This story came into my mind few days ago. 🤔
Luceline (Author)
I dreamt of entering a world back to college days. 🌃
Luceline (Author)
Well, it doesn't mean I am an old lady, alright?
I am still young and kicking!
Luceline (Author)
Anyways, in that dream I became a girl who is unrecognized by everyone. Someone who lives in isolation.
Luceline (Author)
I tried my best not to forget every single details in that dream.
Luceline (Author)
There is a very beautiful blond girl...
Luceline (Author)
A short haired one...
Luceline (Author)
Then, there is a cold-natured guy...
Luceline (Author)
And, a happy-go-lucky one...
Luceline (Author)
In my dream, I met all of them. I thought I can get close with those people, but I was wrong.
Luceline (Author)
Ernest...
Luceline (Author)
Doesn't care about me...
Axel
*passes by without paying attention*
Luceline (Author)
Ignored me...
*bits lower lip feeling sad all of a sudden*
Luceline (Author)
Even those two girls, Lux and Sayna doesn't know anything about me.
Luceline (Author)
I realized that even in my dream... I was all alone. Ignored by others.
A complete replica of reality.
*realizes something and twirls around*
Luceline (Author)
But it is only a dream!!!
Now, I will (once again) put it into work and change everything!
Luceline (Author)
Our main character???
Luceline (Author)
Don't worry, Sophia!
I will not let you end up like me!!!!
(Inside voice: At least, for now...)
*panics because of spoiling the story*
Luceline (Author)
Oh, man! My fingers are telling lies.. Do not believe on what I said earlier... About the spoiler... 😣
*coughs to act as if nothing was revealed*
Luceline (Author)
To my readers,
If you feel isolated and alone right now, always remember the following:
Life is short.
Time is gold.
No matter what it it takes...
Please keep going on!
Luceline (Author)
What is meant to be will always find its way! 😉
And you!!!
Yes, you!
You are meant to be here!
Author Newbie Signing Out
Extra
Sophia opened her eyes and was welcomed with a not so familiar atmosphere.
Students began entering the classroom as she stood in front totally forgeting everything.
Sophia
*looks around the classroom*
(What is this...?)
*head aches*
(My memory is messed-up. I totally forgot about something. It is important. I need to remember it.)
Her classmates began chatting with each other ignoring her completely.
Sophia
(Oh! I remember now... The teacher asked me to see her in the office. She asked me to handle the class while the first subject teacher is out.)
*exits the room and runs towards the teacher's office*
Ma'am... You asked for me. How can I help you?
Teacher
*lifts her head to look at Sophia*
And, you are...
Sophia
Sophia... I am Sophia... I am the one you asked to handle the class.
*explains clearly*
Teacher
*confused*
Oh.. Alright.
The teacher explained everything to Sophia.
Sophia
*bows and leaves the office*
(Very weird... The activity she asked me to instruct to my classmates is...about confessing???)
A student suddenly bumped Sophia.
Student
Sorry!
I am in a hurry.
*bows her head and runs away*
Student
Ma'am... Sorry, I was late.
*breathes tiringly*
You asked me to handle the class, right?
What do I have to do?
Teacher
*looks at the student*
Oh... I remember. It was you. Then, who is...Sophia?
Student
*remembers the girl she bumped earlier*
Uh..my classmate.
Teacher
Well, then it is fine now. She will be the one to do it. Thank you!
Sophia enters the classroom.
Everybody went to their seat as she told them the activity left by their teacher.
Sophia
Each of us needs to make a box with our names. Then, pieces of paper will be prepared as well.
According to our teacher, we are going to do this activity in order to bring out everything that runs in our mind towards our classmates. Be free to write your name, and it's fine also to remain anonymous.
*points at the materials needed*
Here are the materials we need today. We are asked to prepare it since yesterday.
Remember, the goal of this activity is to fix whatever problem we have with each other.
Sophia continued explaining in front. Even though she doesn't like the activity, who would have thought that the teacher will ask them to do it.
Sophia
That's all... Please start doing the activity quietly.
*notices a guy with his cellphone at the back seat*
(He is not listening at all...)
Sophia walks towards him. She is very irritated with his ignorance. They are in class, so he is supposed to do the given activity.
Sophia
(Ernest... I will not tolerate your actions even if I am not suppose to interfere...)
*stops and stares at him blankly*
(I should not interfere?)
Ernest lifts his head and notices Sophia staring blankly at him.
Ernest
(This girl... Does she know that she is staring directly at me?)
*looks down and continues ignoring her*
Sophia
*head aches*
(Maybe I hit my head too hard last time...)
*closes eyes and shakes head before staring back at Ernest*
(I remember now. Who would have thought that I will return to the beginning after dying on purpose?)
Sophia looks around her to confirm her conclusions.
She thought that if she ended up dying, she would be able to go back in her own world.
Sophia
*looks away when she suddenly realizes that she's been staring at Ernest*
(That's embarassing...)
The girl who bumped her earlier entered the room and went to sit on her chair.
Sophia
*sighs*
(Sorry... My mind was messed up earlier. I thought I am the one who is asked by the teacher. Sorry for stealing your role... 😅)
*looks back at Ernest*
(Anyway, I won't let this pass. Her role is to make the main lead do his activity. I will just do it for her.)
Sophia walks toward his seat and stood beside his desk spreading her hand widely.
Ernest
*lifts head and looks at her in confusion*
Sophia
It's class hours. Give your phone to me and do your work.
Ernest
*hands the phone without any complain*
Sophia
*takes the phone*
(Ah! It looks like he is messaging the female lead. I won't let that part be wasted!)
Here...
*gives back the phone*
Finish your message. Send her a reply, or else she will be worried about you...
Ernest turns to look at her by surprise. He takes the phone, finishes his message, and sends it.
He looks back at Sophia before handing over the phone.
Sophia
*takes the phone*
Stand up. We need to buy your materials.
Ernest
(This girl... The way she looks at me. The way she talks. It feels like she knows everything.
How does she know that I am texting a girl?
She even knows that I don't have materials for the activity today.)
*stands and looks down at Sophia*
A girl who suddenly woke up inside a classroom with unfamiliar faces.
To find out the truth behind her sudden appearance, she started to analyze the situation. But she is still unsure...
Is it reincarnation?
Did she time-travelled?
Or, she was brought in a parallel world?
She keeps on thinking of the possibilities.
No matter how hard she thinks, the only thing that comes into her mind is...
Sophia
(This world is the same as the story of the book I read before.
"Destined to be Together"
How come I was here?
I can't remember the last thing that happened to me.
This world...is impossible to be considered as a parallel world. It is only a story.
One more thing...
How did I end up in this character?
Sophia...
Did I really become...
"an extra character"?
The Experiment
Sophia walks rapidly leaving Ernest a little bit behind.
The man behind her just walk silently.
Sophia
(I must think of my next step. The experiment I did last time failed.
I died but I was brought back at the beginning. I really thought that I will be able to leave this place.)
*suddenly stops which made Ernest stop behind her*
(My role is not important in the story. All I need to do is go with the flow until the story ends.
That plan holds a big chance of success. Although it is only an experiment like last time... It won't hurt if I try.)
*walks rapidly without minding the surroundings*
Ernest pulled Sophia by her arm and embraced her gently. The girl was filled of surprise feeling the warmth of his arms around her.
Ernest
Quit thinking while walking. You almost hit the wall.
*releases Sophia*
Sophia
*stares at Ernest, then looks away*
(How...How is that even possible?)
*looks back at Ernest with disbelief*
(Is it really possible for a book character to be as warm as a real person?)
Sophia stares at the ground blankly and walks away while thinking deeply.
Ernest
*frowns*
(Is she still day dreaming?)
Sophia
*walks slowly*
(Here's the plan. Do not do anything. Be a working student to earn money. And...ignore all the people around you.)
*stops and claps before turning to look at Ernest with a small smile*
(That's right!)
Ernest was caught off-guard. He stared at Sophia's smiling face not knowing how to react.
Ernest
*not knowing what to do just asks*
Who...who are you?
What do you know about me?
Sophia
*smile fades*
As expected, I am really a nobody in this place. It is almost half a year since we became classmates.
You still don't know who I am?
Ernest
*gets irritated*
I am just asking you, your reactions are really odd.
Sophia
Don't worry. After this, you don't need to talk to me anymore.
*sighs*
You are not supposed to be talking to me in the first place.
Ernest
You speak as if you know everything.
*inserts hands on his pocket*
Now, I see the reason why I don't recognize you. It is because of your improper behavior. I think I am not the only one who don't even bother to know you, even others will consider you as non-existing.
Sophia
*feels painful emotionally*
Thank you for the compliment.
*turns around and walks away*
(You're right. Just think whatever you want to think. I will definitely leave this place one day.)
Despite of the heated argument earlier, Sophia still bought the materials for Ernest.
Sophia
Here.
*hands over the materials*
I am just doing you a favor. No need to pay for it.
Ernest
Then, I won't.
*takes the materials while looking at her coldly*
Sophia
*sighs*
Do you want some?
Ernest
*frowns*
No, thanks.
Sophia
Well...
*blushes while looking at her drink*
Do not take back your words, I only have one!
*drinks and smiles with satisfaction*
Ernest's expression softens after seeing a sudden change in Sophia's behavior. Arrogant, yet childish.
Ernest
You... You're name...
*murmurs out of the blue*
Sophia
*lifts eyebrows while looking at him*
Sophia...
Ernest
(Sophia...)
*looks with eyes full of curiosity*
Why did you say those things earlier?
Sophia
*looks away avoiding the question*
What...things? What do you mean, Ernest?
Ernest
(She knows my name and says it casually. But me, I don't even know her.)
Everything.
*answers in a firm tone*
That moment, Sophia turned around leaving Ernest behind. She doesn't know how to answer him yet.
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