99 Paper Cranes

Getting Closer

Calvin stopped his car in front of Joy's house. “Here we are...” he said to her. Joy turned to him and smiled sweetly. “Thank you for the ride, Calvin.” she said. “Sure, anytime. If you want, I can drive you home if Jiro's not available.” he said as she smiled at her. “I'll bear that in mind. I'll see you tomorrow then?” she said. Calvin just nodded his head. He watched Joy as she got out of his car. Before she entered their home, Joy turned to him and waved goodbye. “Yes!” he thought. One point for Calvin Chen. He wished he could have this kind of moment with Joy more often.

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The next day, Kit and Danson were hiding at the corner near Calvin's locker. They were waiting for the paper crane girl to appear in front of his locker. An hour have passed already, and she was nowhere in sight. “Do you think she would come?” Danson asked as he looked at his watch. A few more minutes and the school bell will ring, and all of the students would come out of the classroom. “I know she will!” Kit said. Five minutes before the bell rang, and still, no paper crane girl have appeared. “I don't think she's coming...” Danson said in dismay. “Maybe she'll come at another time...” Kit said. Both of them came out of hiding and walked towards Calvin's locker.. To their surprise, they saw a paper crane hanging on it. “Whoa! She is fast! How come we didn't notice her?” Danson said. Kit looked at the locker, and saw a small yellow paper peeping inside. Kit carefully pulled it, and read its content.

School bell rang, and as expected, the students filled the hallway. Calvin saw Danson and Kit by his locker, and from what he sees, it seems that the paper crane girl have left him another small gift. “Have you found her?” he asked as he approached his friends. The two looked up at him and shook their head. Calvin could only sigh with dismay. “Well, at least she left this paper crane and note for you.” Kit said as she hands him his love note. Calvin took, and read what's written on the paper. “You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.” it read. Calvin smiled as he read his love note for that day. “So when did she left these?” he asked. The two just shrugged. “We were trying to catch her, but when we checked your locker, it's already there... I'm not sure if that girl left that before our vacant period” Danson said. “That girl sure knows how not to get caught...” Calvin said. He was sad that he was not able to found out who she is, but he knows there will be another day. At least, now, she's back. “I just wish she would continue these things...” he said in a low voice. Kit heard what he said, so he moved her face closer to his, staring him into his eyes. “In love with this mysterious girl?” she asked. Calvin just blushed at her question. Danson laughed at him. “Well, we got his answer. I think he is...” he said. He put his arm around him, and tapped his shoulder. “So, does that mean you're giving up on... you know...” Danson asked. Calvin looked at him and shook his head. Kit shook her head in disappointment. “I never thought you could be such a playboy, Cal...”

“It's not that. I mean.... I know I have no chance at Joy anymore since she's already Jiro's girl, but that won't stop me from liking her and befriending her, right?”

“But what about this mystery girl? I mean, you can't love two girls at the same time, well unless this paper crane girl really is Chun...” Danson said. Kit just laughed at what he said. “Oh my God, Cal's a bisexual?” she exclaimed. Calvin gave both of them dagger looks. “Hey! We're not sure about this girl's identity, OK. Stop teasing me about that... And besides, as I've said, I think Joy could be a good friend of mine. I can see she's happy with Jiro, so I guess I'll give this paper crane girl a chance... whoever she is...” he said. “So, whoever this girl is, you would accept her?” Kit asked. Calvin nodded his head. “Even if she's the ugliest girl on earth. All that matters to me is what's inside her heart...” he said. Kit smiled at his friend upon hearing his answer. At least Calvin got to be more mature when it comes to the matters of the heart. “Except of course if he is Chun. I am not gay, OK?” he continued. The two laughed at his defensive answer. “Fine, fine... we'll stop teasing you about that.” Danson said.