No Life Without a System

Chapter 13

"Sorry, I don't really want to lie to you, but I can't say it," he said casually. His tone was not nervous at all, as if he did not want to hide any secrets from the girl who had always been good to him. On the other hand, his feelings were saying 'yes', but on the other hand, his feelings were saying 'no'.

Xenovia knew very well how Kelvin was. She had known him for a long time, and she also didn't want to pressure Kelvin with questions that told him to reveal his secrets. So, she chose to respond to her friend's answer by saying, "It's okay, Kelvin. I understand. You don't have to tell me now."

"If the time comes later ...." Kelvin paused his sentence, took a slow breath and exhaled again, then he continued by saying, "I will tell you, Xenovia."

"Alright." Xenovia flashed a genuine smile. Her gaze looked at Kelvin with the smile that used to always make Kelvin feel calm when he was bullied by his other friends.

"Thank you, Xenovia," Kelvin said. "That's very kind of you, even though