Waiting for Jhoyz

three

I went back to school and concentrate on my finals.
I have a group study every night because we need to defend our thesis before graduation.

I was late coming home one night and Im walking to the gate of the university when I heard someone calling me.

" Jhoyz! Hey, wait up! " I look around and saw Yonghwa walking towards me.

" Youre late going home." He said when hes standing next to me.

" yes..my group has to finish the report for our thesis. " I told him.
" hey, how did you know my name? " I asked him, curious.

" I went to the library earlier and I heard your friend call you Jhoyz. Why? Is it not right? " He asked smiling.

I really dont believe him, but I just shrugged my shoulders. " If you say so..." I told him.

" are you going home? " he asked me his hand holding on to his nape. He look so cute when he's unsure of himself.

" I am ...why?" I asked.

" Can we eat first before you go home? "  he asked. His eyes hopeful and I dont know but I find that I dont want to make him sad.

I nod my head. " ok..but we have to go home right away!"

His eyes lit up and I cant help but smile at his expression. Its like he won a grand prize on something.

He hold my hand and we walk back inside. " hey wait. The cafeteria's closed." I told him.

" yes I know.." He continue walking and we stop in front of a black motorcycle. Its sleek and the tires have spikes on them.

"  wow thats cool! " I said and I come near it. He got my bag and hang it on his shoulders.

" hold on ok? " he said after placing the helmet on my head.
The wind was blowing on my face but I dont mind. I grab on to him and hug him so I wont fall.

He weave in and out of traffic because the cars are so slow. We were laughing and he has a great laugh.

We went to a restaurant specializing in spanish cuisine.
I look at him quizzically. Did he know I love spanish food?

He hold my hand and we were ushered to a seat near the window. Theres a small fishpond outside and I can see the fishes because it was lit up. They have diffetent sizes and I was so fascinated.

I wasnt aware that the food was served. He hold my hand and squeeze it. I look at the table.
There's spanish sausage caserole and  paella. Its been a long time since I eat paella and Im so happy I cant stop myself from smiling.

" I should bring you here often and give you paella if you will smile like that all the time." He said smiling at me.

" Paella is the best. " I told him and he place some on my plate.

" this is delicious. Ive tried it before so I know you'll like it. " he said.

We were quiet while we ate and Ive felt so at ease with him.

He told me a story about his work while we are drinking coffee. He was just visiting the university because the librarian is his friend. He also graduated from the same university. Hes currently the manager of his own firm. They are involve in advertising.

We talk about my studies and what I will be doing when I graduate. I wanted to go abroad I told him. But then, I remembered what my daddy told me.

" hey, dont be sad...did I say something wrong?" He asked me when I stop talking.

" no..its just that, I cant ..." I stopped talking. I feel my tears coming and I dont want to cry in front of him. 

He hold my hand and didnt say anything. Then he pulled me up and we went near the pond. I keep looking at the fishes. I sighed and I was surprised when he suddenly hold my shoulders and embraced me.

I can hear his heartbeat loudly in my ears as I placed my head on his chest. If only I can stay like this. Yonghwa can make me happy with small things that he do. He can make me smile and he can calm my fears. I close my eyes and savor the moment. I slowly raise my arms and hug him. If only I can stay like that with him.