Chapter 16: Chapter 16

Doctor Andy was sitting in his office, staring at a laptop screen. He couldn't stop smiling, admiring the photos of herself.

The infirmary door opened. The doctor immediately closed the window of his laptop and replaced it with another display. He immediately sat up straight in a formal manner.

"Ahem," he cleared his throat. "Hunter, you've come?"

Hunter walked into the infirmary with a crumpled face. He pulled up a chair and sat in front of Doctor Andy. He waited for the doctor to speak.

Doctor Andy looks serious, reading Hunter's health report on his laptop screen.

"The more I look at it, the better it looks," said Doctor Andy, putting his left hand to his chin, looking like he was considering something.

Hunter frowned. "Are you not mistaken?"

"I have nothing important to say. I've studied your medical records, and this isn't really a problem."

Hunter looked away, looking disappointed. "How can this not be a problem? I feel uncomfortable and depressed, and recently my emotions have become more and more unstable. The panic attacks were getting more and more frequent. I always get nervous every time I come back to my room."

"Regarding your emotions, I need to relearn them. Is this related to your medical problem, or are there other factors? Haven't I told you many times? You should stay in the dorms and mingle with the other students. It's the only way to solve your problem."

"Come on, Doctor. I have tried your suggestion. I've been living in the VIP dorm together with Miller. It's just that Miller is out of work more often than he is back at the dorms."

"Didn't I say already? That's your problem. Leave the VIP dormitory and join the other students. There are many friends that you can meet at this school. Broaden your social circle."

Hunter sighed. He looked disappointed. His back slumped slightly, and Hunter sat with his face downcast.

"I need a different, more reasonable solution!"

"Okay!" Doctor Andy raised both hands. "I will be doing a re-examination at six this afternoon. You'd better be ready."

"Do I have to do it? Just being with you is enough. Why should I bother coming here every weekend if I have to go?"

"I'm not a psychiatrist, you know that, right? I've tried my best to help you. But, from what I see, you've actually recovered. If you are still bothered and uncomfortable, you should have this examination done at a bigger hospital.

Hunter exhaled roughly. He decided to leave the infirmary while grumbling.

***

Jonea is tidying her room. She was content to live alone in that relieved dorm room. Jonea takes out some of her personal items considered taboo in the men's dorm.

The girl took out a supply of sanitary napkins she had just bought. Jonea put it together with the corset used to bind her breasts. She also bought some skincare and makeup kits. She kept all these things under piles of clothes so they would not be seen.

"Finished!" muttered Jonea feeling satisfied. She clapped her hands. "Now, time to shower!" Jonea screamed triumphantly.

Girl to take a towel and walk to the bathroom while stretching her back muscles. When she was in the bathroom, Jonea closed and locked the door. Even though she's alone in her dorm room, she must take extra precautions.

However, Jonea was not aware that the bathroom door was broken. Even though she had locked it, the door opened again by itself. Jonea continued to walk towards the sink.

In front of the mirror, Jonea took off her clothes. She also began to remove the corset used to bind her breasts so they were flat.

"This is very troublesome. It feels so cramped. But, I have to endure."

The girl walked under the shower and began to wet herself. Jonea played with the soapsuds on her head. She pulled the ends of her hair into a pair of bunny ears. She laughed happily, enjoying herself.

"Gosh... feels like I haven't showered in ages. And it's really only in the bathroom that I can be myself without hiding it from anyone. The men out there are so annoying. They are more brutal than I imagined." Jonea blew soap bubbles on her hand.

***

Hunter just finished a re-examination with Doctor Andy at the hospital. He looked glum as he received his test results that afternoon.

Hunter sat on the school grounds close to the warehouse, unaware of anyone. There is a dog kennel that he made himself without anyone knowing. The kennel was inhabited by a white American Eskimo dog named Maxim. Hunter secretly kept him at school.

"Max, what should I do?" Hunter rubbed the top of the dog's head with a faraway look. "The test results were very unsatisfactory. I don't want to be tormented. I want to get out of this condition. What should I do? How about this?"

Hunter was holding a silver ring that was used as a pendant. He stared at the silver ring and gripped it tightly.

Hunter's cell phone rang. He reached into his trouser pocket and checked the name on the screen.

"Mom?" he muttered. Hunter immediately received the call.

"Yes, Mom, what's wrong?"

"What about your test results? I heard this afternoon from Doctor Andy that you just had a check-up. Is that okay?"

Hunter looked uneasy. "Yes! The results are very satisfying, "said Hunter lied. "Just like the previous test results. I have recovered from my autophobia."

The mother sounded relieved and pleased. "In that case, good. Even though I plan to take you back home if your phobia hasn't been overcome yet. I will send you to America to solve the problem."

"I'm fine, Mom. I have been declared cured. I am completely healed!" said Hunter over and over again.

"Yeah, but you sound a little bit depressed. We have to get you to a better hospital."

"No! I'm fine. I've confirmed it with Doctor Andy. And I don't want to go back home or go to America. This school is therapy for me. Grandpa built this school to make my treatment easier. And it turns out I'm fine here. Doctor Andy will continue to monitor my health."

After hanging up, Hunter turned to Maxim.

"What do you think I should do? Doctor Andy offered a solution for me. But, I mind. He will reveal today's examination results to the mom if I refuse. I don't want that to happen either."

Woof!

Maxim barked once. The dog's gaze was innocent. Maxim kept rubbing his muzzle against Hunter's chest.

"Tell you what," said Hunter. "I want you to give me your answer. You would have to bark in response if I asked you a question. For one thing, I'll assume you disagree with Doctor Andy's advice. Two swipes, I assume you agree with Doctor Andy's advice. You understand? Let's begin!"

The dog backed up and sat on its two hind legs. He looked at Hunter seriously.

"Listen to me, Max. Doctor Andy said I had to move from the VIP dormitory to the regular dormitory. That way, I'll blend in with the other students. He thinks it's the best therapy to cure my autophobia. But the thing is, I must feel uncomfortable with the other students. What do you think I should do?"

Hunter looked pleadingly at Maxim.

"Give me your answer, Max."

The dog just stuck out its tongue while looking at Hunter. Hunter had to wait a few long seconds to hear a response from Max.

"Let's begin. Five... four... three... two..."

Woof!

Hunter's face lit up. "Right, right? I already guessed. You must not agree with Doctor Andy's unreasonable suggestion!"

Woof!

"Hey! Does this mean you're barking twice?"

Hunter looked disappointed.

"Is that two hits? Do you agree I must move into the regular dorms with the other students?"

Woof! Woof!

Annoyed to hear Maxim barking, Hunter got up and left the kennel.

***

Jonea had just finished taking a shower when she heard the sound of someone opening the bedroom door.

"Who's that?" Jonea was suddenly alert. "Who dares to enter my room without knocking on the door?"

The girl started to panic. She needed clarification. Footsteps could be heard approaching the bathroom.

"Fuck! What should I do?"

Jonea panicked tremendously. She had not prepared herself for the unforeseen circumstances. Jonea immediately grabbed a large towel and wrapped it around her body from her chest to her thighs.

"How about this? Does this look suspicious? Don't men usually just wrap a towel around their waist?"

Jonea is really frustrated. She looked around for tools for self-protection.

Jonea saw the bathroom door open. "Fuck! Didn't I lock it already?"

For a moment, Jonea saw someone walking closer to the bathroom.

"Ah!"

After wrapping the towel around her body, Jonea ran to the bathroom door. She wanted to push the door shut again. However, Jonea was too late. Someone at the bathroom door had already opened it.

They face each other. Jonea gaped in disbelief at what she found.