NMSC 6: Entangled Hearts (Tiaom)

XIV

Athena: what did you just say?

Jasper: huh? did I say something?

Athena: you did

Jasper: it wasn't me, maybe them, (pointing to the next table)

Athena: okay

Jasper: it's quarter to 1, I think we should leave the cafeteria?

Athena: I think so, thanks for the lunch

Jasper: no problem.

Athena stood up first before Jasper and he walks behind her, smiling silently while staring at her.

on the class.

Athena was so focused on listening to their professor while Jasper still can't get over that lunch with her crush

after class, Athena texts Steph to meet her outside the mall. after 30 mins, she was off the bus. Steph was waving at her with that beautiful smile. she felt like floating while looking at Steph wearing the sweatshirt she gave her last week. it really suits her with those jeans she also wearing. very simple yet so attractive.

Steph: I thought you won't go with me

Athena: I'm tired but it's okay, as long as I'm with you.

Steph gave her a wide smile while pinching her right cheek.

ATHENA POV

Athena:(in mind)  I'm being romantic to you, but you seemed to like it. what am I to you?

Steph: let's go,

there you are, holding my hand again, am I just assuming? that maybe, you also have feelings for me?

we went to your favorite apparel store, you both two pair of shoes, same design, one for me of course.

I hate removing my shoes in front of the crowd, but you made me do it.

Steph: let's take a photo wearing it, ill post it on IG

and your caption, " COUPLE SHOES? love it!"

couple? seriously?

I'm so confused now. what must I feel about this Stephanie?

while were having dinner at our favorite fast food.

Steph: you have something on your chin, ill remove it

you get a tissue and wipe it. the next table was looking at us. I know they are talking about us. but you're not bothered at all. instead, you pull your chair closer to mine. and sat beside me. you took your phone, wrap your arm on my shoulder and move your face closer. 

Steph: smile! 1.. 2.. and.

after that, we went back to our apartment. while walking, you enjoy looking at our photos

Steph: This is cute, I love this

Athena: Steph

Steph: hmm?

Athena: earlier, those group of teens sitting beside us, they seem talking about us

Steph: I know, that's why I sat closer to you

Athena: maybe they think were, you know, were ahm

Steph: were lovers?

Athena:  (nod)

Steph: let them think what they want, we don't have to mind them.

Athena: I also think we were so sweet with each other, sometimes, were acting like more than friends.

Steph: what? (laughed)

Athena: I'm just worried about that.

Steph: you're worried about what will others think about us?  but you're not worried that this might affect our relationship?

Athena: our friendship, relationship means

Steph: Okay, stop! if you're not good about me and you get this close. then fine, Athena. ill set this barricade between us.is that okay now with you? ill go inside.

Athena: Steph! don't be mad, please

but Steph continues walking away.

Athena: I'm just afraid I might not able to stop myself from falling 

Steph was already far, she won't hear me