99 Paper Cranes

Green-eyed Monsters

 “Trixie Yan, in front of everyone, I ask you... will you be my girlfriend?” she heard Calvin say. She was too shocked by his proposal that all she could do was to nod her head. Finally, after the long wait, she won Calvin's heart, even though she got him because of lying. Calvin smiled at her, his face moved closer to her. “Can I hear your answer, Trixie?” he asked. Trixie smiled sweetly at him. “Yes, I'm willing to be your girlfriend...” she said. Calvin moved closer to her, and embraced her. Inside his heart, he knows he doesn't love her yet, but he knew he will learn to love her someday. For now, he's willing to take chances with her. He handed her the bouquet of flowers, he watched her as she looked and smelled at it, then she looked up at him. She reached up to him, and kissed him on the cheeks. Calvin embraced her tight, and she put her head on his shoulder.

Meanwhile, Danson and Kit were watching them at the other side of the cafeteria. “Love, you really can't understand it...” Danson commented. Then, he looked at Kit. “Can you tell me what you said to Calvin to convince him to give Trixie a chance?” he asked. “I just reminded him of what he said before when he was still looking for the paper crane girl, that he would accept her no matter what.” she said. “Well, Calvin already got himself a girlfriend. Aren't you jealous?” he asked. Kit gave him a confused look. “Jealous?”

“Well, Calvin's already in a relationship and you're still single... you know...”

“What is there to be jealous about?”

“I mean, Calvin would spend less time with you since he already got a girl. I think he'll want to get to know Trixie more...”

Kit just shook her head. “I'm not envy. I'm not jealous either. I trust that he would not forget about me even if he got together with Trixie.” she said. “But... wouldn't you like to have a boyfriend as well, date guys, find the one, be in a relationship?” he asked, hinting about he's intention. Now that Calvin and Trixie are together, it would be much easier for him to court Kit. The, Kit looked at him and smiled. “I think you're right. It's about time for me to date guys. After all, I've spent way too much time with my best friend.” she said. Danson looked away from her, and smiled secretly. “So, if someone asks you out, you'll go out with that guy?” he asked shyly. Kit nodded her head. Danson was happy with her answer. “This is my chance...” he thought. Then, he turned to her again.

“Will you go out with me?” Danson heard someone told Kit. He looked back, and saw Chun standing behind Kit. Kit looked at him, and gave him a surprised look. “C-Chun?” she stuttered. “Will you go out on a date with me, Kit?” he repeated. Danson sighed in dismay, he knew that Kit have always liked Chun, and she would most likely go out with him. The smiled on his face slowly faded, as he looked at her staring at Chun. “Are... are you really sure you want to go out with me, Chun?” she asked him. Chun nodded his head. Then, she looked at Danson, and held his hand. “I'm sorry, Chun... but I'm already dating Danson.” she said to him. Danson was surprised at what she said. He looked at Chun, and saw him smiling at him. “I understand.” Chun said to them. He smiled at Danson, and then looked at their clasped hands. Then, he turned to leave to the two.

Danson looked at Kit, confused as to why Kit lied to Chun. “Wei, why didn't you accept him?” he asked her. Kit looked up at him and smiled faintly. “I know he's just doing that because he's hurt about Trixie and Calvin getting together. I don't want to be with someone who likes someone else. After all, he told me he's sorry that he can't love me the way that I do love him.” she explained. He understood what she meant. After all, Kit deserves someone who could love her whole heartedly, like himself. “But, you'll really go out with me on a date?” he asked. Kit nodded her head again. “After all...” she said. “It's just a friendly date, right?”

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This was her greatest fear. The lies Trixie made lead to her heartache. She was there as Calvin proposed to her. She was there as she accepted him. She knew right from the start that Trixie won't stop until she gets what she wants. Seeing them together breaks her heart. She should've been in Trixie's place right now; if only she had the courage to let Calvin know what she feels for him, but she wasn't brave enough to let him know that she loves him with all her heart.