I Teleported Into the Academy of a S*xy Game-Chapter 182: The Twins (2)

The Twins (2)

Lucy returned to her dorm, her face beaming with joy. She'd had an amazing time catching up with Lee Hoyeon after what felt like ages.

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"Hehe…" She chuckled while flipping through photos they'd taken at the café. The particular picture had her sandwiched between Lumi and Lee Hoyeon.

I'll cherish this photo forever.

With a little song, she shrugged off her coat and sprawled on her bed.

Ping— A message popped up from a group chat she shared with friends. Before she could read it, multiple messages had already flooded in.

[Lumi's out with the boyfriend alone? Where are you, Lucy? lol]

[Really?]

[Saw them in some alley just moments ago. What's up?]

[They're supposed to be hanging out today. Must've met up first.]

[Aah…]

Lucy's brow furrowed as she read the messages. She'd been with them the entire day; they hadn't split up once.

She fired off a quick reply.

[When did you see them? We've been together all day.]

[About 5 minutes ago on Academy 3rd Street. Where were you guys?]

Lucy hesitated, "Lumi mentioned shopping…"

And Hoyeon said he was going back to the hospital. No way they could've met five minutes ago.

"Academy 3rd Street…" Anxiety gripped Lucy. She threw her coat back on; she needed to verify this herself. She dashed out, making her way to Academy Shopping Street.

Academy 3rd Street…

The street was a dim alley branching off from a main road, shrouded in an eerie atmosphere. Lucy cautiously ventured in, eyes darting around. The area was filled with red lights and flashy signs, unsettling her. It was a known love motel area.

Her friends couldn't have mistaken Lumi and Hoyeon. But why would they be here?

Unease gnawed at Lucy.

Should I look around or wait? I should message Lumi first.

Lost in thought, she realized she hadn't actually messaged Lumi or Hoyeon for confirmation. After hastily sending texts, she received no replies.

"Just a bit longer…"

She wandered aimlessly around Academy 3rd Street. Thirty minutes passed, then an hour. She checked every restaurant, café, and karaoke place nearby, but there was no sign of Lumi and Hoyeon.

Maybe they were mistaken.

Lucy's eyes lingered on her still-silent smartwatch. After two hours, she returned to the alley where she'd started, exhaling deeply.

"What am I doing? I feel so dumb."

Let's head back. Maybe she just hasn't replied yet.

Lucy berated herself for spending two hours over a text.

Ping— Just as she decided to return, her smartwatch buzzed.

[My Dear Lumi: Sorry, Lucy. I'm late in replying. Had to stop by the store. I'm heading back to the dorm now.]

Relief washed over Lucy as she quickly typed a smiling reply. But then another message popped up.

[My Dear Lumi: Also, I have something important to talk about… Let's meet tomorrow.]

"Huh?" Lucy pondered for a moment before nodding. Lumi would explain tomorrow.

As she turned to leave, she spotted a familiar couple exiting a distant motel. A petite woman with black hair and a masked man. Even from afar, Lucy recognized them as Lumi and Hoyeon. Lumi was holding onto Hoyeon's arm, looking coy.

"What…?" Lucy gasped.

No way. This can't be real.

She closed her eyes, placing a hand over her chest.

It must be a mistake. Lumi said she was heading back… She wouldn't lie.

Taking a deep breath, Lucy opened her eyes. There they were, still outside the motel. Hoyeon lowered his mask, revealing his face. It was unmistakably him. They shared a slow, deliberate kiss.

"That… What…" Stunned, Lucy watched their kiss and slowly retreated a step.

She shouldn't be here. If only she hadn't wasted two hours wandering aimlessly but had gone straight back to the dorm… She wouldn't be feeling like this now.

Walking in a daze, regret flooded her mind. Her head ached, feeling as if each brain cell was pounding against her skull.

"…"

Lost in thought, she realized she was standing in front of her dorm.

Ping— Her smartwatch buzzed with a new message, but she ignored it. Once inside, she shrugged off her coat. A sudden chill ran through her, and only then did she notice she was drenched in sweat. But that seemed trivial now.

Feeling dizzy, she collapsed onto her bed.

"Ah… Ugh… Sob…" Only when she'd escaped the noisy streets and lay in her quiet dorm room did the suppressed emotions come rushing in.

Tears welled up in her eyes. "Why… Why them of all people…"

Lucy and Lumi had been orphans since childhood. Unable to adapt and bullied at the orphanage, they left while still young. From then on, they faced the world together.

Surviving as young female students was tough, but Lucy never wanted Lumi to suffer. As the older sister, she felt it was her duty to protect Lumi in their parents' absence.

Even when working part-time after middle school, Lucy endured difficult situations, like apologizing for Lumi's mistakes, to ensure Lumi's well-being. Her motivation was the desire for a happy life for her sister.

When the support center director offered help in exchange for her body, Lucy resisted the temptation. She had to be a strong sister for Lumi. Lucy declined the offer, increased her workload, and slept less to cover for Lumi.

She also became extra vigilant, keeping strange people away from her sister, fearing Lumi's naivety might make her an easy target. Fortunately, they both got into an academy due to their aptitude and received scholarships.

After that, Lucy could quit her part-time job and live more comfortably with Lumi. Their bond grew stronger. They understood each other completely. Which meant… she could never interfere in their relationship. Lucy knew Lumi had feelings for Lee Hoyeon.

"Lumi…" Lucy choked out her sister's name, tears welling up.

Her precious sister Lumi meant the world to her. She loved her more than anyone else, even if they had their squabbles.

And then there was Lee Hoyeon.

The guy who'd saved her life, who always had her back no matter how foolish she acted. He was the one who shattered her misguided belief that all men were disgusting. And he was the guy she had feelings for.

She wished it could be someone else. If only Lee Hoyeon had ended up with another girl… At least she'd still have Lumi. But if those two got together, Lucy would be left with no one.

"Ah… Ugh…" Clutching her chest, Lucy struggled to breathe, her head pounding. She shouldn't even be entertaining these thoughts.

Both Lumi and Lee Hoyeon. Loving them both just made things more complicated. Now, things that were once confusing started to make sense.

The sense of alienation she felt when all three were together.

The lies between Lee Hoyeon and Lumi. Lumi's sudden change in image. She even recalled how they would always vanish together whenever they hung out. What were they doing during those disappearances?

"Aaaaa…" Lucy held her increasingly painful head and closed her eyes.

Right now, she just wanted to shut everything out. To think about nothing.