Chapter 13: Ominous Proposal

I AM MY OWN SELF

OMINOUS PROPOSAL

CHAPTER 13 OF THE CHINESE MANHUA

From a couple of desks away, Jin Jiahui, a male student with copper colored frizzy hair, and a fresh bandage on his chin, has his gaze squarely fixated upon Yulan Feng. Although Yulan doesn't hardly ever notice, Jin, for whatever his own reasons are, frequently stares at Yulan, with a fond look in his eyes. The bell signaling the end of classes for the day has just rung, and most of the students in the classroom have left to do other things. About a half dozen students remain, with Yulan using the time to look up something in a reference book, and copy down the information. Jin, for his part, contemplates how to approach Yulan about a concern that was thrust upon him. Jin recalls the conversation that he had with the Class Representative earlier at lunchtime, that involved some 'arm twisting' toward Jin by the Rep.

At lunchtime, the Class Rep cornered Jin with a rather dramatic request. The Rep wanted Jin to confront Yulan, asking about what he is going to do regarding the Athletic Competition ? Yulan will probably tell you, Jin, that he is not going to participate this year, as he is not interested in sports, especially sports that have a rather pointed male interest. You, Jin, need to let Yulan know that there is a viable "alternative" to the sports events, and he needs to do that instead of a sports event. Why does it have to be me to tell Yulan, protests Jin ? Because you are the only person who has any meaningful social contact with him. I have seen the two of you occasionally spend time together at lunch. Everyone else avoids Yulan, probably because he is 'different' somehow from the rest of the class. You know what I mean ! You, Jin, are the only one who could approach him and convince him to do what needs to be done to be part of the competition day's activities. Jin gives the Class Rep a sour and concerned look, as the Rep responds by offering to take pictures of Yulan on the competition day, that you, Jin, can have for your picture gallery on your iphone !

Jin continues to muse at his desk. "I'm counting on you, got it ? Now go for it !", echos in his mind as the last words the Class Rep told him. A rather ominous proposal that he has to carry out, to say the least. After a short while, Jin decides that the best way to approach Yulan is by an abrupt confrontation. When Yulan is done with the reference book, he gets up from his desk, to return the book to the teacher's desk. On his way back to his seat, walking along the wall, Jin steps in front of him, forcing Yulan up against the wall, with his back to the wall. Standing over Yulan and looking down upon him, Jin's shadow falls across Yulan's face. Staring directly at Yulan, Jin then slams his outstretched arm and hand onto the wall with a 'bang', right next to Yulan's face. Poor Yulan flinches and becomes uneasy, as he wonders what touched off this encounter ? He realizes that he is now trapped on one side by Jin's hand pressing against the wall.

"**Yulan !**, barks Jin, "I want you to do something for me !" Becoming quite embarrassed, Yulan cringes and begins to blush. Two girls, who heard the slam on the wall, are nearby, and eagerly begin watching what is unfolding.

"Ah .... Eh .... Wa .... What might .... that .... that be ?", squeaks out Yulan, visibly nervous and becoming fearful. The
two girls surmise to themselves that this must be some sort of 'romantic encounter' between the two boys. A rare chance to supposedly see real, live "B.L." (Boy's Love/Yaoi), like what you read about in B.L. manhua, in action. All the more to be interested in what is happening.

Looking Yulan squarely in the eyes, Jin firmly proclaims, "For your part for the day of the athletic contest, ***I want you to join the female Cheerleading Squad !***"

"Ch .... Cheerleading .... Is .... Isn't that only .... for .... for ....Gi .... Girls ?", timidly replies Yulan.

"Well, yes .... ", admits Jin with a sly grin on his face, "But .... you know .... You, Yulan, I just imagine that you are probably more of a girl than that of a boy !"

Like a lightening bolt, trepidation and dread strike at Yulan's mind and heart, causing him to break out in a cold sweat, and begin to quiver. His mind and heart begin silently pleading with much angst---

" .... does Jin know my secret .... ? How would he have come to know it ? .... I will be completely ruined if my secret is found out .... !!!"

(End Chapter 13)

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**Chapter Lookback, Commentary, and Opinion**

Urimiya

Messages: 28

Jan 10, 2021

And this is a prime example of bullying. xD

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