The empty classroom fell silent after Link's words. Coleen stared at the young man's conflicted face, then let out a sigh.
"Stop doing that."
Link flinched after Coleen removed his hand from the door. He bit his lower lip as he held Coleen's arm. "I'm sorry, for telling you things I didn't mean. You know you're the only one for me, Coco."
Coleen rubbed her face, exhaling slowly. "I know what you're trying to do, Link," she said, her gaze steady on his. "I'm not falling for it anymore… because I know… I know the truth, about us… about you."
Link blinked rapidly, his eyes wide. "W-What do you mean? I-I'm not doing anything that you'll hate."
Coleen scanned the classroom, then walked to the far door at the upper end of and locked it. She returned and locked the second door near the bottom of the room.
