By looking at Ione's expression when he turned and looked at Henrietta, he could tell that she didn't favor her as much. Were they enemies? If Ione disliked Henrietta in that respect, perhaps it is best to avoid her as Ione did and simply follow her out of the library. Unfortunately, he found that rather difficult. There was something swirling within his mind that made him think of Henrietta more. His eyes could not alter their direction in which the blonde existed. Someone would maybe say that Saoji was obsessed with her by the way he was looking. He almost took a step forward in her direction, but within another part of his mind, he resisted. He couldn't deny that deep down, he wanted to walk up to her and ask her a million questions.
Finally, he shook his head, erasing the thoughts of that temptation. There was something oddly strange about her. What was even more strange is how attracted he was to her. Was it her looks? her personality? there was just...something. Looking around, he saw other students who seemed to be drawn to her just as he was; staring at her from a distance like drooling puppies. There was something wrong here. Saoji then realized how no one hardly payed attention to Ione. He thought, why would anyone want to be with her, when there are a million guys out there who drooled over her. Whoever was her lover would have to fight an infinite number of both guys and girls. That would be completely unhealthy for one's own being.
Instead of being caught in a web full of desire and lust, he decided to focus on Ione again. Strictly narrowing his eyes at her as she left, following her from behind. Once he caught up to her he smiled and nodded his head, glancing down at the movie that she checked out. He had to admit, he has never seen that movie before...then something hit him...HE WAS GOING TO HER ROOM! Where her personal belongings were...where she slept...where she does...other things! He gulped loud enough for her to hear as a single drop of sweat fell down the right side of his forehead. But hey...what was he nervous about? She's just a friend after all, right...? He tried to convince himself of that but the fact of the matter is...he was going into a GIRL'S private chamber of secrets.
He wanted to say something to try and alleviate his own mood but nothing came to mind. He was too shy...and his face showed it all. His cheeks turned bloodshot red almost...but he had to say something to break the awkward silence...he just had to...So with an awkward comment he said...
**"Wow! It's such a wonderful afternoon!"** he said, nervously smiling again.
Deep down he shrugged, knowing that didn't really turn out too well. Ione probably thought he was an idiot...and just maybe...he was. He sighed and asked himself what he was doing...was he making a promising future with a great friend? or setting himself up for complete and utter destruction? He didn't mean for things to get this far...he just...wanted someone to be around since he hasn't really met anyone here since he arrived. Ione was the only one who actually gave him the time of day, which made him stick by her side even more. At the same time...he couldn't shake the fact that she was also sort of like him to a certain extent. He attempted to make himself seem more confident by focusing his thoughts on something different.
_There has to be something deeper rooted within this place...Something just doesn't feel right_ he thought.
_Or maybe it is just me...? Compared to my brother and sister, I haven't really left the house like they did. They were able to experience the world...not me...Maybe I'm the one who is overreacting... Calm down Saoji...everything will be fine..._