Chapter 11: Do you like me?

Your POV

I almost jump out of my seat as I gaped at what I’m reading. My eyes widened like the size of a donut and was about to be taken by a little kid cause of how big it is. Or I’m just exaggerating.

Rubbing my eyes for a few times as I tried to see if I was reading the right thing. And I am. This is real.

Wait. What. I. What. No. What. Aish.

I curse myself at every breath that I was letting out from my system as I took in large one, trying to inhale as much as I can to keep me staying alive.

He likes me? Can anyone just slap me already?

Shaking my head a bit as I shift my gaze to this guy right beside me that I refuse to call the name. Regretting it as I saw that he was staring at me, I suddenly frozen from my spot as I stared at him back.

He was looking at me a bit uneasy as he crack up a weak smile that doesn’t look like he smiled at all. He looks so scared right now by the looks of it and it made me secretly smiled as I look back at the paper.

I slowly retract my hands from the table and place the paper inside my pocket. I rest my head on my palm as I look at the teacher, grinning like a total idiot.

He likes me. He likes me back.

I bit my lips to prevent me from smiling to much. I took a glance a bit at Luhan as I saw him struggling a bit to get out of Jandi’s grasp and I couldn’t help but giggle softly. Good thing no one heard it.

I’ll just talk to you later then..

So then, I waited for at least two and a half hours to get to see Luhan again, of course at the garden. As always.

I was practically skipping my way to the garden as the students around me gave me weird looks. Well, who the heck cares?

Shaking my head as I got to the front door. Heaving out a deep breath as I tried to calm myself down. I pushed the door open and went over to the bench.

I sat comfortably on the bench as I stared out to the clear pond that was shining because of the effect of the light. I smiled again, because of a sentence that contains three words.

I Like You. I Like You. I Like You.

Feeling a tap on my shoulder that sends electricity all over my body, as my heart started to beat in an irregular pace. I restrain myself for smiling too much as I turn around to see who the person was.

My smile widened, I couldn’t really control myself right now. I saw Luhan grinning at me while he bend down to have his face close to mine.

Not really minding it anymore as I shift a bit further away from him and looked back at the water, giving him space to take a seat.

“Hey.” We both said at the same time, making us chuckle. “Glad you’re not-” we started again and this time we laughed.

“You go first.” He said as he nudged me a bit, I nodded a  bit, “It’s a good thing you aren’t ignoring me anymore unlike yesterday.”

I trailed off as I look at his side profile, until he turn to me, “I wasn’t ignoring you.” He snapped at me and poke my nose, making me scrunched my face and turned to bite his finger but failed as he pulled his hand away quickly.

Shaking his  head and chuckling, “My turn, I’m glad that you aren’t really being awkward with after of what I said.” He smiled at me so warmly.

“What did you say?” I blinked at him innocently. He suddenly frowned, making me wanna laugh, “Yah! Don’t joke around!” he whined and shook my shoulders a bit.

I clearly am just holding my laughter right now and it’s a miracle that I’m succeeding on that, “What paper? I don’t know what you’re talking about.” I said and shook my head.

I saw him pouting, that made him look like a kid, making me want to pinch his cheeks, “That paper- urgh... Nevermind.” He crossed his arms.

Bursting out of laughing as I saw him pouting at me again. He’s such a dork.

After laughing for a good minute, I pretend to wipe the imaginary tears from my eyes as I look at him, grinning, “I was kidding~” I chimed and punched his arms playfully.

He suddenly grab my arms and pulled me closer. I stared at him horrified as I gulped. “Don’t mess around with me just cause I said I like you.” He squint his eyes on me as he inch his face forward.

I nodded and pushed him away, “I’m sorr-” “Do you also like me?” he cut me off as I froze. Looking at him, not answering.

He stared at me for a few seconds before sighing, “I get it. You don’t like-” His words got cut of because of me hugging him tight, too tight that it almost lost his breath.

“I feel the same way.” I said as I rest my head on his shoulder. I felt him freeze before relaxing and hugging me back, “You’re not kidding, right?” he asked, voice a bit shaky as he did.

I shook my head, “No, I’m not kidding.” I said. I felt him pull away as he looked at me through my eyes.

“Are you my girlfriend now?” he asked as he sheepishly grin at me making me smack his cheeks playfully. But I looked back at him seriously, “But.. what about-” I started, but he put a finger over my lips.

“Remember that we’re not together? If you want, we can also keep this a secret right now.” He said as he stared straight to my eyes. His eyes that shown caring and loving at the same time and it just made me feel comfortable to be around him.

I slowly nodded at him. Couldn’t really talk since his finger are still on my lips. He smiled again, “Are you my girlfriend now?” he repeated, making me chuckle, “Of course.”

He hugged my tight as he spun me around, burring his head on my chest that made me hit his head as he groaned and put me down, “Ow.” He rubbed the spot on top of his head as I stick my tongue out at him, “Your fault for being such a erted guy.”

The bell rang. Making us know that lunch time was over. We didn’t even got to eat lunch. But this was better than eating.

I walk over to him and gave him a peck on the cheeks, “See you later.”

And with that, I walk off towards the next few classes that I have. Not really listening to the professor teaching as my mind was occupied with one person and only one person only.

Now I get why parents don’t want their daughters to have boyfriends in high school. But hey, it’s worth it.

The bell rang again, meaning that the class is over for the day. I walk out of my room and through the hallway as I search for my locker. My mind was still pre-occupied  by someone. Obviously it’s Luhan.

Well for a fact that I’m not paying attention to anything, I bump into someone, as my books fell on the floor. I bowed and apologize to the person before squatting down and picking up my books.

“Watch where you’re going. Urgh!” I heard a familiar voice as my head snap up to the person. I sighed as I saw who it was and stood up after picking up all my things. I saw Jandi dusting her uniform as she glared at me.

I forced myself to not roll my eyes at her or her friends that were also glaring at me from Jandi’s back. “I’m sorry alright. I didn’t pay attention, it won’t ever happen again.” I mumbled, loud enough for them to hear.

She crossed her arms and looked at me, “Fine, I’m letting that slip for now. But next time you did something that isn’t in my likings, you’re in big trouble.” She said before brushing pass me, of course pushing me a bit as she gave me one last glare. She has no idea.

I rolled my eyes and went off to my locker. I looked around only to find the school hallway empty. I gulp, before continuing my walk.

My eyes shift all around, feeling a bit scared, thinking that maybe there are some creature that was already watching my every move. Or worst, ghost!

I shivered at the thought and quickly rushed to my locker. Wanting to get out of here as soon as possible.

While I open my locker, I tried to fish out every book that I didn’t need for today inside my bag.

When I suddenly felt to arms wrap it’s way over my waist. I gasp and shouted, “Ahhh!” I shield my face with my book, afraid to look at the so-called ghost.

“What? What happened?” Someone asked, I yelp as I felt a hand grab my arm. I quickly slap it away, “Who are you!? A-and, what do you want from me?!” I asked, hoping that the guy wouldn’t hurt me.

“Su-ah! It’s me Luhan!” he said. I peeked over my book to see if it really was Luhan. And sighed in relief as I saw him looking at me worriedly.

“Oh thank goodness it’s you.” I place my right hand on my chest as I took a deep breathe, “I thought you were a ghost.”

“Does this face look like a ghost to you?” he asked, pointing at his oh-so-perfect face. I shook my head and let out a soft laugh, “No. I just thought you were since I was thinking of ghost.” I shrugged and continue to put my things inside my locker.

He nodded as he leaned his back on the locker next to mine, watching my every move, I looked at him and raised a brow, “What?” I asked.

He smiled and shook his head, “I’ll walk you home, alright?” he asked and  slightly wiggle his eyebrows. I laughed and hit his chest with my book. He rub his chest as he hissed, “Would you mind stop using your violence at me?”

I grinned and close my locker door, “Never.”

Luhan and I walked side by side as I tried to sneak small glances at him. I felt his hand crept up to mine as he intertwined out fingers together.

My cheeks felt a bit warm. Feeling his warm and huge hands fit perfectly with mine as I grip into his hand a bit tighter. I saw him smile, and I couldn’t help but also smile back at him.

“Uhh, so. I wanted to invite you to my pool party next week.” He started while I tilted my head at him. He looked at me and smile, “You’ll come right?”

I nodded, “Of course I will..” I said. I blinked a few times and turn to look at him again, “Will she be there?” I asked, not really wanting to say her name right now.

He sighed, “Every students in school are going.” He said. I let go of his hands immediately. He blinked at my action, “Is something the matter?”

I looked away, “Nothing.” Yes, there is. I couldn’t help but think that you don’t find me special, cause even if you invited me. Everyone else is also invited.

I saw my house getting nearer and nearer, as I shrugged a little; looking away and couldn’t help but sighed. I felt my hand being lift up as he kiss it softly, “I know what you’re thinking.” He said and pulled me in for a hug. I didn’t hug him back yet.

“Don’t think that. You know you’re special. You’re the only one I invited, while the others are just people who spread rumors.” He stated, “I can’t really stop them, cause they’re too many.” He said and I laughed a bit.

He snuggled to me closer and I hugged him back now.

He pulled away and smiled at me. “This is your house right?” he asked as he look at it. I nodded and open the gate quietly to not let anyone hear it.

“Thanks for walking me home Luhan.” I said and I saw him nod, “You’re welcome.” He whispered. I turn to walk inside, and stopping at my steps before turning to walk over back at him and giving him a peck on the cheeks.

“I love you.” I whispered. And he smiled at me brightly,

“I love you, too.”

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