The Birthday Gift

Chapter 4: The Dance

Cinth's POV

(A day before Hyacinth's Birthday)

Through the years I have spent with Quinn, I am pretty sure about the things she found romantic. With these I will surely make an impact in her heart.

I am now in her locker. I have prepared a handful of origami flower rose with a message in each paper and chocolate inside it. But I didn't let her know my name, instead I write "Somebody who wants to be with you." Then I put it inside.

Next is that I tasked someone to give her a bouquet of flower with my Alias in it after our class in Basic Chemistry. I made sure that she will receive it in an area with not much people, the path to her usual spot.

I immediately leave as I saw that she had received both of the gifts. I am now in my desk. My mind is screaming due to the overflowing emotions in my heart. My heart is beating loudly. I put my right arm in my chest and closed my eyes to feel my heartbeat, I imagined the image of the person who made my heart this wild, but I suddenly saw a heart in her right ear. Maybe this is the sign. She will definitely hear my love.

This afternoon, I plan to dance with her and confess my feelings to officially court her. I am pretty sure she will see through my pure intentions. Hoping she strongly feel the same way as I am.

I don't care about schoolworks and anything for today, I will definitely take her sweet yes as the top birthday gift of my whole life. Yes way! This is it!

It is now already 2:00 pm. I am now waiting here on her usual spot at the back of the academy. Seconds later I saw her crying. I can't help but to run to her, put my arms around her and told her "It's fine, I'm here".

"Thank you, Cinth" she said as she broke away from my hug and wipe her tears.

"You are always welcome. I know you'll do the same" I responded.

"Nah, you're careless. I don't do the same" she said playfully.

"What did you say?" I shouted as I run to chase her.

We were like children playing around. I can't describe the exact feeling that she makes me feel right now. I can clearly see the way her beautiful black jet hair perfectly sway at her clothes and her beautiful face. The way she runs gracefully as she left the trimmed bermuda grass left no etches of motion. Everything was in slow motion. It feels like every time she moves, my feelings for her grow much stronger.

I have realized that this is the best time to proceed with all of my earlier preparations. Before it goes to waste, I should seize this moment.

"Wait, milady. If you don't mind, it would be my greatest pleasure if you let me. Are you willing to be my first... dance?" I said in a mocking formal tone, for her not to be awkward at the situation.

"The pleasure is yours" She responded and is the hint that I should press the mini remote of the speaker.

She was shocked to hear the music, she was not expecting it. Her smile was blinding as she laugh lightly.

"It seems that you are prepared, mister" she said as she offers her hands. I hold gently her left hand and guided her right hand to my left shoulder.

"As I should, milady"

🎵What day is it
And in what month?🎵

"You and Me by the Lifehouse, my favorite!" she was shocked as she heard the first second line of the lyrics.

🎵This clock never seemed so alive
I can't keep up, and I can't back down🎵

"Yes, we have known each other for 3 years now" I said it in a serious tone, letting her know that I am not joking.

🎵I've been losing so much time🎵

"Don't say it like that, or I'll think that..." she didn't continue to utter the word.

"That I like you?" I whispered it softly to her ears and I saw her became red.

🎵'Cause it's you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to lose
And it's you and me
And all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you🎵

I noticed that she is lightly uncomfortable that is why I smiled and laughed a bit in front of her. I made sure she notices it so she will feel more comfortable as we dance.

"You are certainly you, Hyacinth" she complimented me.

🎵What are the things that I want to say
Just aren't coming out right?
I'm tripping on words
You got my head spinning
I don't know where to go from here🎵

I felt that her gestures were kinda have a slight hesitation, I understand that. We have never been this close over the years. But for me, this will be one of the memories I will forever treasure. Looking forward with the thoughts of only you.

🎵'Cause it's you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me
And all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you
There's something about you now
That I can't quite figure out
Everything she does is beautiful
Everything she does is right🎵

"What if I fall in love with you, Quinn?" I asked her sincerely.

"Are you seriously asking that question?" It seems that she is not expecting that one.

"Only if...What will be your response?" I put on a serious tone.

🎵'Cause it's you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to lose
And it's you and me and all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me and all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you🎵

"I don't know, I guess." She responded. "But I'll be honest with you no matter what." She assured me as she gave me a hug.

🎵What day is it?
And in what month?
This clock never seemed so alive🎵

I hope that she will give me a chance. I can't believe that I had waltz with the one that I love. But just like all things, there is always an end.

The song ended gracefully. But before I can even formally confessed about my feelings, someone called her.

"Yes, hello...Right now?...Ok. I'll go" She hangs up the phone then faced me. "I'm sorry Cinth but I have to go, my dad has something to tell me urgently."

"It's okay. I understand."

My chance was once again taken by fate away from me. But I will surely say it to her tomorrow.