First Love (Short Story)

I can't make another mistake I'm tired of it. That's what I use to say to him before we were together. Without everything changed since that very moment. If I didn't argue with him, he might still be by my side right now and I probably would not have this sadness inside me. Because of that one accident that has haunted me for a long time and actually, it still does up until now. What I'm writing now is a story from the day I met him and that day that changed my life.

It was 1997 and I just turned 16, I was one of those sunny, geeky, yet quiet type of person. Everyone has always tried talking to me, but I just usually nod my head or simply give them a smile.

But whenever I get to my house, I become the opposite of what I am at school. My parents had been divorced since I was 10 but I'm still hoping of a chance that they would get back together. Even though there's no chance for them because I still believe that because I love them both very much.

I stay with my mom during school days, but on the weekends, I stay with my dad and his girlfriend. Although, my father has a girlfriend and they love each other, I'm still not liking that idea but then again, it's what makes him happy.

A lot of people try to talk to me even though I barely respond, and they still accept me. My friends here are Khaline and Noemi. They have been my friends since kindergarten and we've been unseparated since. From the 3 of us, I'm the one who's been single since birth. There had been false rumors but then again, they're rumors. Everyone at school has literally been in a relationship but me.

I've never showed interest in anything but that all changed when he came. His name is Koji and people tell me that he's like a guy version of me who's quiet and other stuff. I've never noticed him that he was popular.

I've questioned myself on how we are similar because I'm just a typical girl and he's Mr. Popular that every girl wants to date.

He might be that kind of guy, I still ignore it because there is not point of me knowing things about him. Everyone has been bothering me too that I should get together with him even though they are just joking and beside it's not really funny.

The first time I met him was when I was walking on the hallway and without noticing I accidentally slipped on a wet floor and he was the hallways with a bunch of girls surrounding him. As soon as I slipped he ran towards me and offered me a lending hand. I took his offer to help me and that was the very moment that I saw his medium brown eyes. Once I saw his eyes, I just felt shallow and that the very first thing he said was

"Anata wa daijobudesuka?" but he paused and said "Are you okay?" while confused.

While he was reaching up for me, I guess he was waiting for me to respond but I just nodded.

The bell rand and as soon as I got the chance. His eyes were so admirable but deep inside, my heart was beating fast and it was very weird because I've never had this feeling like I've gotten hit with something. I'm so scared of what's happening but I just wondered what just happened to me.

The next day of school my friends Khaline and Noemi ran while giggling and asking me what happened to me yesterday.

Their question was confusing me like what did happen yesterday?

"What are you guys talking about?" me

While I was continuing walking after getting my books inside my locker. They just shouted at me

"Koji duh" still with their giggles.

"Oh that, he just helped me out when I slipped down"

Both of them being jealous