Who are you?

03

"You are a truly generous, kind, and a mature individual...", I complimented you that day in the library.

I got to talk to you again, and I was blissful that I did.

"So what? I'm still single!", you giggled, flashing your dimples.

You've gotten really cute dimples.

"Oh..."
I asserted, "No worries, you'll get someone soon." A smile followed my words.

"Hmm..."
You continued,"Someone cute, smart, cuddly, mature, and loving.", you lifted your brows staring directly into my eyes.

"A good list of traits you've made...", I said with an awkward smile; breaking the gaze, I took my eyes back to the book I was reading.

"Hmm...",there was a pause; following it, you placed your fist on your cheek like you were wondering something.

I could constantly feel your eyes on me while my eyes were on the pages.

And then you continued, "But creating an ideal type isn't so sensible. People aren't meant to fit into some category. Isn't it?",a smile followed your words.

"You are quite right..", I smiled, lifting my eyes from the book.

And our sights met.

Don't know what? But,

I felt a sweet tingle in my chest.

"Love is not a contract, that one signs for mutual exchange, neither it is decided..."
"It simply means to be...", you said. And I realized, this conversation with you, like always, was going to take a philosophical turn. And I hoped for good.

"Are you implying soul mates?", I added.

"Hmm...", you nodded. "The word kind of describes it, but it's like..."

You were struggling to find for the right words.

"It's like you feel..."

You continued, "It's like you feel that, your loved one is no one else but you, yourself.", you said.
"It's like finding yourself in someone, just the gender-swapped."

"Maybe, the gender's not swapped in all cases", I replied with a smile.

"Yeah, not in all cases of course...", you smiled, embarrassed, touching the back of your head, getting my implication.

"It can come at any time, the feelings?....for anyone?",you brought the topic back.

"Hmm...yes, I guess.",I replied.

"It might be anywhere, like at the park, at the neighbor's, in the mall....in the academy."

You seemed excited all of a sudden.

"Maybe..." I agreed.

But then, your excitement about the topic made me curious.

"Are you crushing on someone?", I popped the question.

Somehow, wanting to know the answer and not wanting to face it at the same time.

I noticed you being uncomfortable and embarrassed.

Your lips then pressed into a tiny smile.

"Aaa...", there was a pause and you looked down.

Then you lifted your eyes, meeting my gaze. "Maybe...yes..."

I didn't know but I felt my chest ache a bit, and a tiny twist that I felt in my heart.

So, you liked someone.

"Well, if you want to share who they are... I'd love to know." I said, swallowing a lump in my throat.

And it hurt.

"Would tell you soon..." You smiled.

And I reciprocated it.