Ocean Eyes

CHAPTER 2

          Wait, did he just? Wait-huh? I sat there drinking my iced caramel latte while fighting with my inner self what to feel. Honestly, I was shocked when you opened your sunglasses once again just now because your eyes, they had changed in a matter of 10 minutes. I saw your ocean eyes shine bright again. I tried to hold back a stupid grin from appearing on my face but the blush on my cheeks can't be covered. I finished the drink and went home hoping the best for tomorrow. Tomorrow came and 5 pm came way too fast than I expected. I wore casual clothing, trying my best to stay cool. I took a deep breath a few times because of the nervousness I'm feeling. My fingers were starting to feel cold and my heart was beating faster and faster. I could feel my heartbeat so loud I thought my heart could just explode out of my chest. What am I so scared of?? I met him yesterday and it shockingly went well, or I suppose. But, today is different. I have no idea why he wanted to meet me again. At a park! It's embarrassing to see so many couples dating here and yet here I am, a single, lonely person sitting here looking like I'm waiting for my boyfriend to come.

          But in actuality, I'm here to meet a gang leader, well sort of. It felt awkward. Far away from comfortable. I tried to focus on something else because a lot of eyes are looking at me with curiosity and some even sympathy like I was rejected or something. Those eyes look down at me for being at such a hot dating spot all alone. I decided to look at a bird on a tree. It was alone. I smiled. 'Guess I'm not the only one alone' I thought to myself. As I was staring at it suddenly another bird came and they both chased after each other... like a couple. "Damn" I said to myself. Guess I really am the only single person here. I was starting to have second thoughts about leaving but then, "Hey! Sorry I'm late" a familiar male voice said as I immediately looked at the voice's owner. He's here. Looking the same as yesterday.

          "Yeah, it's fine" I said. But in my heart, I whispered to myself '30 minutes late, I mean, if we were familiar than it would've been fine, but this is our second time meeting each other. One that you planned. Shouldn't you be here earlier?' But I just smiled and laughed it off."So, where do you want to go?" You asked. "Huh? But you invited me here" I stated. "Yes, I did but I didn't plan it this far" he said with no expression. "Oh, well then, just a walk would be fine" I replied, in fear that if I didn't reply with anything or even suggest too much, he'll harm me, though I doubt so. "You really okay with just walking?" he asked, this time with a hint of concern in his tone, or maybe I was just imagining it. "Yeah! Fresh air during the evening could be nice sometimes" I said. "Okay, if you say so" you finally said as we both walked around the park.

          It felt kind of like a date, which was weird. I know he had other plans in mind but now wasn't really the time. During the walk, you asked me a few normal questions like favourite subject, who my friends were and how is my normal life. It felt completely normal until we decided to get food and sat on a bench facing towards a small lake with flowers planted all around it. It was stunning especially if seen under the evening sun. With the sky having three shades of colour specifically orange, pink and blue reflected in the lake, it was sure relaxing for a nature lover like me to look at. While I was enjoying the view and sipping on my iced chocolate, I saw you looking quite nervous in a way. I don't know. I can't see your expression considering your dumb sunglasses are covering your eyes. I think you saw me staring because after a while you suddenly coughed. I was shocked and immediately looked away from you. I heard you took a deep breath and let out a heavy sigh. I looked at you again just to make sure you were fine and to my surprise, you were also staring back at me. Shocked, I immediately backed away from you while still remaining on the bench. My heartbeat was fast. Guess that crush really isn't going anywhere is it??? I fixed my position and dusted my cardigan before looking at you again, this time, not in a staring way.

          "Umm... is there anything you would like to talk about with me?" I asked in a pretty concerned way. "Actually, yeah there is" you replied and pushed your sunglasses up to reveal your gorgeous as ever ocean eyes. I still can't brush off how pretty they are no matter what situation it is. That is, unless it looked empty or broken. Like at this moment, you looked at me again and suddenly put a finger on your lips "But, keep this a secret okay?? A secret just between you and me" You said. Something about us having a secret shared together made my heart flutter and yet my stomach uncomfortable at the same time. Perhaps it's because we don't know each other that well yet. However here we are, sharing a secret with each other like we talked all the time even though our first ever conversation was yesterday.