Iridian

Today, I Marry You -

I, Megan Shu, never could have dreamed that my wishes would actually come true, and with such devastating repercussions!

So much so, that at this very moment, a razor-sharp knife is pressed against my neck, and my upper body is being forced out the window by Ethan Wood.

Below the window lies a patch of cacti, planted years ago to deter intruders from entering my yard. A fall would mean either death by impact or a painful demise pierced by needles.

One step forward is an abyss, one step back is hell.

With a determined heart, I grit my teeth and close my eyes, saying, "Ethan Wood, Ill be honest with you. I made a wish over my birthday cake, and when I opened my eyes, I turned into you. Im going crazy too, okay? But this isnt my fault! Dont act like the victim when were both in the same boat. If youre not willing to calmly sit down and solve this problem, and insist on threatening me with death, then wait a lifetime to be Megan Shu!"

His firm, swift, and decisive rejection echoes in my ear: "No way!"

At that moment, I quickly catch a fleeting glimpse of disgust in his eyes: "Ha, you despise me? You think I want to be you, all skin and bones, not as handsome as me. Im the one who despises you!"

He, wearing my appearance, makes a face of struggle and indecision, pondering for a moment, then says, "I am a bit thin, but at least Im better than your tomboyish look."

I snort, my face full of disdain: "Youre just jealous that Im more handsome than you! Also, get rid of that weapon in your hand, or Ill die with you in this body! Know the origin of the cactus patch below? Want to see yourself turned into a pincushion? Itll be a sight to behold!"

Finally, the weapon that had been against me for nearly half an hour is removed from my neck.

Before I could breathe a sigh of relief, Ethan suddenly brings the knife back, scaring me so much that I dare not retract my body outside the window, shivering, "What do you want to do?"

His expression is unusually serious as he looks into my eyes and says, "I think we need to make an agreement, a set of rules to follow until we switch back, given your not-so-stellar past. Who knows what you might do wearing my body."

"What do you mean by that! What past! Weve been neighbors for over a decade, so watch your words!" Im furious; if it werent for the knife at my neck, Id be ready to fight.

Ethan Wood is clearly disdainful of me from the inside out. Am I that terrible?!

He speaks calmly and indifferently: "If youre not willing to agree to these terms, then fine, jump from here right now. Id rather you die with my body than see you causing trouble in my appearance."

I try to suppress my anger, realizing that one must bow their head when under someone elses roof, especially when they hold a knife at you.

After calming down and thinking it over, I also find it reasonable and nod, not admitting defeat, "An agreement is fine, who knows what you might do to my original body?"

Mason Yu frowns, removes the knife from my neck, and scornfully says, "Dont worry, I have no interest in your tomboyish body."

Me: "..."

Then we each spend an hour writing down our daily routines and schedules.

When we lay out our daily life events on the table, I realize how different we are. I couldnt fill even one page, while he filled six pages, and they were all packed!!

I suppress my anger and pick up his daily routine. I cant stand just the first item, exclaiming angrily, "You actually get up at five in the morning!!"