My Counterattack System After Reborn

Chapter 14: An Accidental Kiss

As Todd had expected, the cafeteria was deserted. The serving line was set up and ready to go, though, and the serving ladies were ready. They had serious expressions on their faces, and to him, they looked like soldiers waiting for their enemy.

Todd walked directly over to the window that was selling steamed stuffed buns. The serving lady smiled and asked him how many he wanted. Todd placed Fatty’s schoolbag in front of her and swiped his meal card, and when she saw how much money he had available to him, she gasped. It was more than she made in a year! It took her a moment to regain her composure, and then she repeated her question: “How many steamed stuffed buns would you like?”

Todd grinned, pointed to the bag, and said, "Fill me up, please!!!"

The cafeteria lady nodded and began to fill the bag, and by the time the other students arrived, there were barely any buns left. Todd heard their disappointed remarks, and he could not help but grin. I did that – he thought. Once the bag was closed and zipped up, he returned to the classroom, and when he walked through the door, everyone applauded.  

A series of beeps sounded inside of Todd’s head and he felt pleased.

By now, all of the tests had been completed, and Kang had been about to leave. But then Todd arrived with the bag of steamed stuffed buns and he froze. Todd's behavior today had embarrassed him, and when he smelled the scent that was coming from the bag, he knew that the kid had gotten the better of him yet again. Todd had faked a stomachache so that he could go to the cafeteria, and he had fallen for his ruse.  

Kang glared at Todd and said, “I can see that you were thinking about eating steamed stuffed buns while you were taking your exam. That is despicable, and with such a one-track mind, you will never be successful in life.” 

Kang glanced around the room. He had assumed that he would have the support of the classroom, but when he looked into their eyes, he saw how wrong he had been. Such a difficult test paper had made them very hungry, and the smell of the food had made Todd look like a hero.

Todd opened the bag and the students surrounded him.  He gave Fatty the first bun, then Eve, and then he handed them out without any consideration as to who was getting the next one. And as they accepted their meals, they thanked him and proclaimed their love and loyalty to him.

Todd watched Eve eat, and when he saw that she had finished her first bun, he offered her another. She blushed as she accepted it. “They are very good,” she said. “Thank you very much. But can I have another one?”

It surprised Todd that Eve would want three buns, but he kept his judgmental thoughts to himself. “Sure,” he said. He reached into the bag, took out another bun, and handed it to her.

By now everyone was eating, and as soon as Eve had the bun, she handed it back to him and said, “This one is for you. You must be as hungry as the rest of us are. Please, will you eat with me?”

“Okay.” Todd blushed. He had not expected Eve to be this kind to him, or this forward. He said, “I would like that.” He followed her back to her seat and as they ate, he thought about his previous life and his relationship with her. There were so many things that he wanted to change about his past, but her presence in his life was not one of them. In his mind, she belonged to him, and he did not easily relinquish his property.

As Todd was eating, Eve leaned forward and for a second he caught a glimpse of her cleavage, and he began to choke. When Eve saw that he couldn’t breathe, she began to laugh, and she handed him her bottle of water.

Fatty heard Todd choking, and when he turned his head, he was surprised to see Eve offering him her bottle of water.  “Wow!” he exclaimed. "What happened?"

Todd’s throat cleared and he pretended to be angry at his friend. He said, "Hurry up and finish eating. What are you looking at me for?" Without waiting for an answer, he walked up to his friend, grabbed his neck with his left hand, and tapped his head with his right hand a few times.

Eve watched Todd as he played with Fatty, and she smiled. When she looked down, though, she saw the water bottle in her hands and realized that she and Todd had both put their lips on it. She thought – Oh, my God! We have kissed! And even though it was an accidental kiss, her cheeks turned pink.

***

Todd had no good reason to be at school, especially with everything that was going on with D.S.G. Unlimited, but he felt like he needed this time to clear his head.  And when he finally returned to the purple bamboo woods villa, he felt refreshed and revitalized.

The purple bamboo woods villa was in Cameron Heights, which was the richest neighborhood in Edmonton.  When Todd arrived, two security guards rushed over to meet him. As soon as they were within earshot, one of them shouted, “Hold on right there! What is your business here?”

Todd ignored the question. He threw his keys at them, and then he continued in the direction he had been going.

"You don't know what you are getting yourself into!” the second guard shouted. “Mr. Douglass is about to take over D.S.G. Unlimited. What will you do then?” The guard knew that Jarod was in the wrong. Thus, he was guilty by association, but all that he cared about was the money that he had been promised.

Todd chuckled. He knew that the guards were under Jarod’s control, and he hoped to see their faces when they discovered that their master was not coming back.

The villa was a four-story duplex. The first floor contained the living room and dining room. There was a lounge on the second floor, and the third and fourth floors were where Todd and his parents rested. When Todd walked in, he found his parents packing their things. He gave them a big hug and said, “I am so glad to see you!”

Aaron was taken aback. He said, "Todd, when did you come back?"

“Never mind that,” Todd replied nervously. "Have you bought your tickets yet?"

"Yes. Of course." Aaron patted his son’s chest and said, “I am worried about you, though. This is not even your fight. I caused this. So why don’t we send your mother by herself? Then, we can face the evil Asian monk together. Or, if you don’t like that, the three of us could run away together! What do you think?"