Despite Being an Extra, I'm the Villain's Childhood Friend - Chapter 42.2
Chapter 42.2
At that moment, Robert, who was at a disadvantage of two to one, quickly changed the subject.
“It’s obvious that it was a slip of the tongue.”
“How am I supposed to know whether it was a slip of the tongue or not?”
“Just pretend it was. You should be able to figure out something like this.”
“Wow! Are you really shameless?”
“Of course!”
“Of course what?!”
“It’s not right for a big girl to show her naked body to a boy!”
“….”
“….”
A sudden, icy silence descended upon the room like a splash of cold water. Izeline’s emerald eyes flickered with surprise at the unexpected words.
…A big girl? What big girl? She was only seven years old.
Just as she was about to retort in disbelief, she fell silent as something else came to mind.
Had it been three months ago? She recalled how Robert had suddenly pushed her away and rushed out of the bathroom. When she asked him why he was running away, what did he say?
“I didn’t want to show you my wounds.”
“Really? After we’ve been showering together for three years?”
“Yeah. I just didn’t like it.”
Strangely, she thought he was being stubborn, but it turned out there was a reason for it. It seemed that Robert had finally become aware of himself as a boy. At what age do boys usually become aware of their sexuality?
It might not have been by much, though it seemed to be earlier than the average.
As she wondered why he had to be faster than others even at this, she looked at Robert and belatedly realized that his face was as red as a tomato. Without realizing it, Izeline barely suppressed a rising chuckle.
“Ahem.”
She cleared her throat unnecessarily and opened her mouth.
“I’ll go change into the dress.”
“….”
Robert didn’t answer. Instead, he just glanced at her as she headed to the bathroom.
Watching the two of them from a step away, Michael let out a hollow laugh with a trembling face. He had given the gift, but it was that guy who was enjoying the romance. Then, when his eyes met Izeline’s, he smiled smoothly as if nothing had happened.
“Wear it properly.”
“Okay.”
After exchanging gentle smiles.
Click.
As the bathroom door closed, an awkward silence flowed.
Michael quietly watched Robert, whose blush had yet to fade, and then asked softly as if creating ripples in a pond.
“What do you think of Izel?”
Robert turned his head, reacting sensitively to the question. Looking at Michael’s serious face, he asked back.
“What do you mean?”
“What I said. What do you think of Izel?”
“Well, she’s a good friend…”
Robert, who had been answering thoughtlessly, trailed off. It wasn’t the wrong thing to say, yet somehow the word ‘friend’ alone didn’t seem to be enough… But then again, there was no way to express this feeling, so he just pursed his lips.
Michael, who had been staring at him intently, relaxed his expression as if to change the atmosphere.
“Is that so? That’s good.”
“….”
Looking at Michael smiling smoothly, Robert felt an inexplicable sense of stuffiness. That wasn’t all. Izeline was more than just a good friend.
He wanted to say more, but…
Click.
At that moment, the bathroom door opened, and Izeline, now dressed in the dress, appeared.
‘Wow…’
His gaze was drawn to her like a magnet, and before he knew it, Robert’s mouth fell slightly open. Even without the dress, she was a pretty girl, though now that she was properly dressed, it was difficult to take his eyes off her.
He didn’t want to admit it, but Michael’s taste was perfect, if not more.
The light pink fabric was dotted with diamonds that sparkled like dew on petals in the sunlight, and the ivory frills added a refreshing touch, like a seven-year-old girl’s dress.
And Izeline, who was wearing it, was the perfect fairy-tale princess.
Had her gait changed because of the dress?
She approached the two of them with butterfly-like movements. Looking at Robert and Michael, who were staring at her as if they were in a trance, she asked shyly.
“How is it?”
Feeling awkward, she twirled her hair. She had never worn such a luxurious dress, not even in the mansion or after entering the world of the book.
“Is it strange…”
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