Our Story

Chapter 1

Ariel's POV

"Ariel!" I heard a voice call. I looked up and saw him stand up from the benches at the bus stop. "Hi! What brings you here?" I smiled and said as I walked up to him. "Oh uhh... I went to mcdonald's for lunch and now I'm waiting for my bus. You stay around here?" He replied blushing nervously. I did not notice his blush as I was looking up at my condominium. "Yup. I live there!" I said pointing. He smiled at me and whispered, "Let's go then!" He ran his hand through his hair and pulled me by my hand to my condo. Very soon, I was walking him to my favourite part of my condo. A swing was set at the edge of the property, considerably far away from the building itself. It was the old kind of swing. Those that are made completely out of metal and have two benches which are connected by a metal grills which makes the floor of the swing. I sat on one bench and positioned myself at the corner of the bench. Little did I expect him to sit next to me. "So. How's life?" He asked. I blushed beetroot at the close contact and replied, "At the moment, I'm flying." I looked at the way he ran his hand through is hair, messing it up, giving him the cute bad boy look that all girls have jabbered about. And as we chatted on about my life so far in secondary school, I was unaware of that protective gaze which was forever fixated on my face.

I didn't need much to begin with. Looks was never really what drew me at times. Neither did I need any ripped abs that most girls would have set as their criteria. Neither was I one who came up with my own set of criteria. Everyone was different and I wished to look at people as an individual and not someone that you check off with a checklist. If I was attracted to your heart and looks, then maybe you have passed as many girls call it.

Honestly, I just want someone who can love me for who I am. Someone who is willing would protect me and comfort me. Someone who would be happy with me and of course who I will be happy with. But most importantly, he must enjoy my protection and comfort as well. Also, we must have mutual trust. It's either both side feels the love or there is no point.

So when he asked me if I knew why he wanted to chat with me, I looked into his eyes and saw something more than my reflection. I saw care, trust and love. And without a doubt I said, "You like me. Don't you?"

He smiled and laughed. "Clever girl. Yah I do. So will you except my feelings?" Well how could I reject? After all I have been talking to him via text message....

"Yah I like you too. So more than friends now I guess..." I mumbled and laughed. He put his arm around me and smiled. My first relationship I guess. I snuggled closer and leaned on his chest. I felt love, warmth and comfort as I sat next to him. Time slipped by as I was held in his fixated grip, not wanting to leave I held on tighter. I realised that I actually longed for this closeness and found out that I have actually had feelings for him deep inside. Only problem was that they were never found.

"Hey, I need to go soon. It's getting late." He whispered after a while. I looked at my watch while still curled to his chest and nodded before untangling myself from him. A cool wave of air washed over my body and I shuddered. I wondered how I would feel if we break up. Well this is my first relationship. As I watched him pick up his bag, I felt a sense of belonging and back hugged him. "Thanks for this afternoon dude." Playfully, I whispered into his ear and squeezed him tighter. He chuckled and turned his head to mine which was still rested on his shoulder. "Should I see you tomorrow afternoon as well? At the bus stop?" He offered and I gently nodded. A little worn out from the day's activities.

"Hey by the way, leave your phone on tonight at 3am. I wanna hear your voice." He called over his shoulder as he walked out of the gates of my condominium. I watched his shadow fade away before walking into the lift lobby and sighed. "Gahhh!" Am I rushing things? Should I have waited a while? Does he really love me? Do I really love him? Is this all just a game?