Chapter 1837

Drake smiled with satisfaction. For once, he had finally one-upped Debra.

"I want bubble tea."

"Now? I've got class soon."

"Feeling low. Might jump."

He turned toward the edge again. Debra grabbed him. "Okay, okay. I'll get your bubble tea." This update is available on Find[ɴ]ovel.net

She remembered there was a store 700 meters away. She hesitated for a moment and said, "To keep you safe, you're going with me."

"I'm a man of my word," Drake clarified. "If you want me to come along, I'm game."

Debra shot him a look, catching the glint in his eyes. "Alright, let's go."

She led the way. Drake stayed a step behind.

The passing students looked at them, curious.

Debra glanced back a few times, noting his polite distance. It was not bad, but it felt like he was her bodyguard.

The 700 meters to the shop felt eternal.

At the counter, she pointed to the menu. "Which one?"

"With pearls," he replied.

"Two bubble teas with pearls, please," she told the cashier.

He added, "Full sugar."

"It's already sweet."

"I like it sweeter."

He leaned against the counter, hands in pockets.

The shop owner glanced at Debra and then Drake. She was unimpressed. 'Making your girlfriend buy? Loser.'

"20 bucks," she said, glaring at Drake.

Before Debra could pay, he snatched her wallet and tossed a 50. "Keep the change."

In the real world, Debra burned through his cash plenty. 50 for tea? He was being nice.

The shop lady sighed. 'Naïve girl, dumb choice.'

She shoved 40 bucks at Debra. "Your tea's on me, sweetie."

"Thanks." Debra beamed.

Drake glanced at her, surprised by her happiness about some free tea.

He grabbed his, poked in a straw, and sipped.

"Good?" she asked, tilting her head.

"Not bad," he said.

"Too sweet?"

"Nah, just right."

She stared at his cup, curious.

"Wanna try?" he offered.