Sorry For Hurting You's

Thank you

Alice was still pensive while tightly holding her pendant necklace.

"Why did Mom and Dad leave me like this?"

The tears came back.

Indeed, if indeed his presence is very burdensome to others, then he prefers to leave.

But that choice is not on his side either.

Ell saw Alice already looking calmer than before.

He then moved his foot towards Alice.

Alice noticed the clattering of steps of someone walking towards her.

He wiped his tears quickly.

No one should see his condition in that way.

"What are you doing here?"

Alice knew that voice.

Ell must have been so angry to see himself there.

Because Ell warned him not to come there.

Alice tried to control her voice.

Don't let Ell know that she just finished crying.

Alice stood up and carried her bag.

His position was against Ell so that the man could not see his eyes.

"I'm sorry Brother.

I was trying to learn to play basketball.

It's just that I always fail.

I finally realized that I wouldn't be able to be a part of this place.

I'm sorry."

Alice had to lie to Axel.

Alice then moved her legs.

He wanted to leave Ell there.

He knew his presence must be very disturbing Ell.

"You are stupid.

I know you're not gonna be good at basketball."

Alice stopped her steps for a moment.

Then he lowered his face.

Ell's words are true.

"Come here, I'll teach you."

Alice was so shocked by Ell's words just now.

All this time Ell did not like him even he did not want to see Alice show her face there.

"Didn't you hear me?

I can't let anyone play so bad."

(What should I do?

What if Sister Ell sees my condition like this?)

Ell then starts to play the ball and Alice can hear it.

Alice had no choice.

He turned his back and looked at Ell who was dribbling the ball.

Alice slowly moved her feet towards the basketball court.

Ell realizes Alice's arrival.

He then gave the ball to the girl.

Suddenly Alice was surprised when she received the ball.

The two looked at each other.

Ell saw Alice's face still covered by the rest of the tears.

Ell then turned his eyes the other way.

As if unaware of Alice's condition.

"First you have to stand with the right posture."

Alice frowned.

He then tried the instructions Ell had said.

Ell approached Alice and then stood behind her.

"Your knees should be opened shoulder-width apart.

Can't be locked up like this."

Alice could feel Ell's breathing from behind.

That means their distance is pretty close.

To be honest, he was so nervous.

Because this was the first time he had communicated with Ell Seintens.

"Then try to dribble the ball.

You have to master that."

Alice then tries to dribble the ball.

But unfortunately, not long the ball was thrown because of the wrong movement.

Alice chuckled at what she had just done.

He turned his body towards Ell.

"It looks like I made the wrong move Brother."

alice told Ell.

Ell saw a smile on Alice's face.

"You have to do it like this and remember not to bow your head."

Alice tried it again and again.

Eventually, he completed the technique well.

Next Axel taught him defensive techniques and shot into the ring.

It was very difficult at first.

But with hard effort and also with patience Ell finally Alice slowly can do it even though not yet proficient.

At least much better than before.

"Now you try to practice all the techniques you've learned."

Alice saw Ell dribbling the ball.

He had to take the ball out of Ell's hand.

He approached Ell and tried to catch the ball.

But he failed.

Ell immediately threw the ball into the ring quickly.

Alice's face turned moody.

Ell has scored repeatedly and he hasn't got it at all.

Ell chuckled at Alice's cute expression.

He then returned with the ball, waiting for an attack from Alice.

Alice smiled and her spirit grew back.

This time he should be able to throw the ball towards the ring.

Alice approached Ell and tried to grab the ball.

And finally he managed to bring the ball.

Alice dribbled towards the ring cautiously.

He didn't want Ell to take the ball from him.

"I won't let you take her away from me."

alice said with a warning tone.

Ell was silent.

He could have taken the ball from Alice.

But he wanted to give Alice a chance to put the ball in.

Alice then throws the ball into the ring.

And finally, the ball went in the right direction.

It made Alice instantly close her mouth and then smile happily.

"Did Brother see it?

I can do it, brother."

alice said with a cheerful tone.

Alice looked like a child.

Ell smiled looking at the ridiculous mannerism shown by Alice.

"Sister's smiling?"

ask Alice.

This was the first time he had seen Ell smile at him.

And he was so happy.

Alice's words suddenly made Ell stop her smile.

He turned his gaze in the other direction and then walked to get the ball.

Alice could only smile at Ell.

At least their relationship is much better than before.

He was very grateful.

After finishing playing, Ell and Alice sat down on a chair.

"Thank you for teaching me to play basketball.

I'm very happy.

I can finally find out."

Alice smiled again.

Alice thought thanks to Ell, her feelings were much better than before.

He could smile and laugh because of Ell.

"Hem.."

said Ell at a glance.

Ell then got out of the chair and stepped on her feet.

And Alice just stared at that back.

Actually, he still didn't want to leave there.

And also the feeling is still not ready to go back home.

Remembering his aunt's words.

It was unexpected that Ell stopped her steps without turning around.

"Do you want to sit there?"

Ell's tone returned to how it was.

Sounds cold and flat.

But that doesn't change Alice's judgment of Ell.

Ell is a good guy.

Alice stood up and left the basketball court.

Alice followed Ell from behind.