I hate this feeling when I'm around Harold. I mean, I already stopped having coffee, for Pete's sake! But this "nervous-like" feeling I've been feeling in my stomach still hasn't faded. Maybe, I'm sick or something. I really have to visit my doctor.
"Juls, will pick you up later. Have dinner with me? I have to tell you something." Harold texted.
"What is it? Is it about Sunshine? Weeeee!"
"No, Juls. Just.. wait for me, okay?"
"What if I don't want to? :p"
"Then I'll have all these silvanas for myself."
"Okay, fine. You win. Pick me up after class. See ya!"
Harold really knows me well. We've been really great friends — or maybe best friends for 8 months already! And yeah, silvanas. It's my fave dessert. Harold buys me those weekly. How lucky I am to have a someone like him in my life!
... finally! Last period had just ended! Math is such a boring subject. While on my way out of school, I saw Harold stand beside his BMW. Man, this guy looks hot and attractive. Sunshine's stupid to have dumped him. And wow, he's early.
"Well, well. Someone's early." I spat out.
"I'm always early, Juls. I'm not like you, always late." he teased.
"You're always such a tease, Kobayashi."
"You have to get used to it, Santos."
After that common conversation, we headed to a hotel. Harold mentioned that we will be having a buffet dinner, his treat. This guy's very rich. I couldn't say no. I love food!
We talked, the usual talk. Although Harold seemed like he's not his usual self today. "Are you sick?" I placed my hand on his forehead and neck to check if he has fever. I couldn't help it, he doesn't look well. I mean, not like that well.
"I'm not, Juls."
"You look sick to me. Why don't we head straight to a doctor after this? I'll drive."
"No Juls, I'm fine."
A moment of silence. I didn't push through with the conversation. Harold looked serious when he reassured me that he wasn't sick. But I still felt worried about him.
"Har?"
"Juls?"
We both said at the same time. We laughed.
"You first"
"You first"
Oops, it's the second time around. We both smiled at each other.
"You go first, Har." I said, smiling.
"Julia.. I don't know how to put this. But um, I like you."
"I like you too, Har! How could I not? You've been a really great friend."
"No, not that way. I like you. Like in a romantic way. In fact, I'm even in love with you"
I like you. Like in a romantic way. In fact, I'm even in love with you.
I like you. Like in a romantic way. In fact, I'm even in love with you.
I like you. Like in a romantic way. In fact, I'm even in love with you.
I like you. Like in a romantic way. In fact, I'm even in love with you.
My heart beat raced. I didn't know what to say. I felt.. happy. Because believe me or not, I felt the same way. I just didn't say it aloud.
"I like you too, Harold." I bit my lip, shy of what I just said.
"Really???" Harold almost screamed happily. I saw his eyes sparkle with delight. I nodded.
"HEY EVERYONE! THIS BEAUTIFUL GIRL THAT I ADORE RIGHT HERE, SHE LIKES ME TOO! I'M THE HAPPIEST MAN ALIVE!" Harold howled in a joyous voice.
"Shh, pipe down!" I got shy. Everyone is clapping their hands and smiling at us.
"I can't help it, Juls. I can't believe you like me too." Harold replied.
He was smiling the entire time I was with him. When he was driving me home, I couldn't help but grin at his unexpected confession. I'm now at our doorstep. "Good night, Julia. Thanks for tonight. You've made me very happy." he kissed my forehead after these words. I blushed. When I got into my room, I took my pillow and screamed as loud as I could. I was very happy! Everything went by so fast. I still can't believe Harold Kobayashi loves me. After the feeling of content, I fell asleep.
