Eternal Moon

CHAPTER 4

Planning out something isn't easy. It's something that takes a lot of thinking, or else you could screw everything up and your entire world could fall apart in just a few seconds. That's what I was doing. How I was going to prove my suspicions about her. Meryl. 

After the events yesterday, I wondered how I was going to do things. But, my plans weren't as good as I thought they were when I was brainstorming. Getting to her was hard. She didn't sit beside me in English anymore. During gym, she'd always sit out, too. 

It annoyed me how hard it was to get to her. It was like she was spitting in my face for always getting away from me. Death stares in the halls, totally unapproachable. During that time, I came to know some of the other members of her group, when I usually wasn't interested in that type of thing. But they say you should know everything about your "enemy". 

One of them was the exotic and eccentric girl, named Juniper Dagwood. She was just as beautiful as Meryl, unrealistic and way too perfect to be realistic. I sort of liked how outgoing she was. She seemed to look like the person to make a lot of friends, but really stayed loyal to the ones in the friend group.

Another one of them was named Adam Marriot. Both of them had a sort of gothic look, not like Meryl, who had pretty skinny jeans and red converse. It seemed as if Juniper and Adam both had a similar clothing style. 

One thing about these people were their pretty eyes. Gorgeous, even. Juniper's eyes were like two bowls of water. If you took a paintbrush with black ink, and swirled it around in those bowls, you'd get Juniper's eyes. Adam was no different, gorgeous and deep brown like a model off a magazine. 

There were two others in the group whose names I didn't get yet. One blonde boy, and the other was a pretty Vietnamese girl with tawny hair.

One thing I found weird was how Meryl didn't act like this to anyone else in school. Not even the most annoying kids. Just me. She always gave me these terrifying stares whenever I came into the classroom. She'd always run away from me, while I tried to get closer to ask what her problem was. 

It got so bad that I had a nightmare one night. She was walking towards me with those dark eyes, as if she wanted to end me so badly.

That's it. 

I've had it, and I don't feel like tolerating it anymore. I try my best to ignore it, too. But it doesn't work. 

I decided to take a break from Ven, Alesa, and the friend group. I insisted on sitting alone outside. I kept my things on the bench of the picnic table, and spent time reading instead. I really didn't want to deal with anyone's nonsense right now, and I wanted some solace with my books instead. 

I read, and read, and read, just until my brain felt like it wanted to explode.

"Hello." It was a deep voice. Almost brooding, elegant. 

I nearly jumped out of my spot. It caught me off guard, and snapped me out of my book-induced drowsiness. I looked up, and to my surprise, it was Meryl. Wondering what she was doing here, I totally forgot to say anything back.

"Can I join you?" She asked. 

She didn't give me time to answer, and sat across from me anyway. I closed my book. I didn't even know what to say. Everything was happening way too fast, and I didn't particularly enjoy it. I thought that maybe I could say something, but she kept talking. 

"I'm sorry about the dodgeball incident." Her voice was like a music box now, harmonizing with her good looks. A deep, beautiful voice. It wasn't like those high pitched cheerleader voices. It was natural. Beautiful.

"You're saying sorry about that?" I sounded confused, or annoyed.

"I'm very sorry. I should have apologized before." Meryl was smiling. I was expecting a glare or two, but I was the one giving her glares. I desperately wanted to ask what her problem was, but I couldn't speak even a word. It was like I was paralyzed in a way.

"It's fine. I.. don't really care." I gave her a shrug.

"What's your name?" Meryl's voice was curious, like a cat that wanted to know too much, one that nudged too much.

"Jason."

"I see. Jason. I'm still sorry for what I did. How can I ever make it up to you?" She seemed intent in getting an answer or reaction out of me. I still didn't know what to say.

I had way too much curiosity for one person. I shouldn't have. But, it was like I had no control over myself. Meryl didn't seem like a very bad person at the time being. Maybe I was completely wrong about her, or she had her own reasons to completely avoid me. I opened my mouth to speak.

"It always feels like you're trying to get away from me." I finally got a good look at her face. 

She's got this mesmerizing auburn hair that flows like a fiery cascade, framing her face with an alluring charm. Her sage-colored almond-shaped eyes hold a depth that captivates anyone who dares to look into them, like windows to a mysterious world. Her pale skin, like porcelain, accentuates her delicate features, adding an ethereal touch to her overall beauty. And those red lips, oh, they're like a vibrant rose in a field of monochrome, inviting and enchanting. She's a masterpiece, a living work of art that leaves me in awe.

"That's interesting. I see." Meryl put a hand on her bag. She paused, as if she was thinking about what to say. It snapped me out of it, I was rudely staring at her. She spoke.

"You did nothing wrong, if that's what you are asking for. I'm sorry for the misunderstanding." Meryl's eyes scanned me up and down. I breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, it was over. The unusual tension.

"Are you going to sit beside me in English again?" I stupidly asked. 

Her lips curl up in an amused smile, revealing a glimmer of mischief in her eyes. It's as if she knows a secret joke that only she is privy to, adding an irresistible charm to her already captivating presence.

"Maybe. But that's not a promise, Jason." She looked down at me, her eyelids half-closed, with a luring stare.

With that, Meryl left. She walked off into the distance, her graceful stride catching my attention. The sunlight casted a soft, red glow on her as she disappeared into the school, leaving behind an air of mystery and intrigue. 

In all honesty, I wanted to talk to her even more now. Something about it captivated me. Because if I wanted to be your friend now. 

But, I was unsure.

(END OF CHAPTER 4)