L.M.I. My Second Tenderness

Chapter 15: Close To You

Chapter 15: Close To You

As I descended from my room, I was greeted by an unimaginable tidiness of the house and Brand, my brother told me he'll be going somewhere with his friends. He reminded me to watch out for our pet dogs and feed them. I nodded, responding through a whisper, "Okay."

When Brand is about to rush out, my friend, Zac, together with Scafford and Theia were there, waiting at the door to be opened up by someone.

"Hello, is John there?" Scafford asked, wandering his eyes in the house to check if I'm there.

"Yes his here. Come in, come in." Brand responded.

I'm just staring at them talking as I wait for my brother to let them in. My brother got out and Zac, Scafford with Theia came in. Zac closed the door and I gave them the go signal to take a sit on the couch.

"How's the day going? What brings you here?" I asked.

"Can I ask a favor to you?" Zac said.

"What is it?" I asked again.

"I, Scafford, Keishley, Delly and even Lian plan to travel to a beach party, so currently, we're finding people in our school we can invite to accompany us." Zac said.

"Oh really? That's wonderful! Who are in the list aside from us?" I replied with joy.

Zac showed me the list, the party has a payment of $50.00

Beach party attendees on Saturday, 10 AM- 5 PM:

*Zac -paid
*Scafford -paid
*Keishley -not yet
*Theia -not yet
*Rhea -not sure
*Delly -paid
*Lian -paid
*Abi -not yet
*Sir Commers -paid
*Altri -paid
*Bert -paid
*Jolmin -not yet
*Claire -paid

"What?" Sir Commers? Our teacher in Science will be participating in our trip?" I said, asking Zac with my eyes opened widely.

"We'll also need an adult to watch over us in case something bad occurs. And besides, Sir Commers is a friendly teacher." Zac's reply to me.

I looked straight to Zac and I don't know what to answer if I'll be going or not. Maybe my brother won't allow me since he'll be alone again doing house chores.

On the other hand, I thought of this trip to be in closeness again with Lian. In our friendship, I don't think we're that of good buddies, just friends but not yet in the point of closeness. Maybe this is a chance to tell various stories of me to her.

I think so.

After all this realizations. I bowed my head and looked to Zac again. "Yes! I'll be going and I can pay now." I said.

"Well great!" Zac and Scafford's answer with deep smiles glued in their faces.

I got up to find my coin purse. I stood up and headed to the kitchen where I last placed it. I opened its zipper and picked $50.00. To be honest, it's just a small amount for me to spend. I went back to Zac and the rest to hand over my payment.

Automatically, they listed me as an attendee and marked me as already paid.

This night, we had talked for a while about anything we can, just few conversations about school works. I'm exhausted with school works that sometimes, I skip doing assignments or homeworks.

Following all these conversations, we rested our mouths for a while and I served them a glass of water. 1 for Zac, 1 for Scafford and 1 for Theia. After having a drink, they decided to leave, considering the time, it's already 8 PM and they have to make their way back home.

My brother still haven't got home yet but I'm already sleepy. Shall I wait for him or not?

I decided not to wait. I locked the front door but only the doorknob. Maybe my brother has a key. Then I went to my room for a relaxing sleep.

***

I woke up at around 5:30 in the morning. My eyes still slightly close and I'm really yawning. I didn't stand my sleepiness that made me fall asleep again accidentlly. At 6 in the morning, my brother woke me up. He kept knocking at my room's door.

I shouted, "What the heck is it brother?"

"Hey dumb, you're getting late for school. Get up now stupid!" He yelled.

I got up and headed down stairs to prepare my meal for my breakfast.

My brother scolded me again!

While I was walking going to school, that was by around 6:20 in the morning, Lian called my name. I looked at my back and she is running towards me.

"You're late again" She whispered to me.

"As always" I replied,  with humorous reactions.

She laid me a smile before putting her face like finding something to think of a conversation. Everytime Lian talks to me, she'll always be saying something different, like inspirational and sweet words. I wish to make a good decision and end like May where I won her.

By that moment, we were already in the moment of closeness. We tackled a lot. Our conversation flowed more as we shared laughter and silly stories. I felt a desire I couldn't explain. I felt a deep sense that we are confirmed, close friends. I recommended her stories to read in Wattpad. I showed her some of my artworks and so on...

I didn't want to ask her about Jolmin. I'm avoiding overthinking and I'll be put myself into shame once I'll do that.

For now, I just cherish the simple moment I'm together with Lian, allowing the joy of her presence to wash over me.

A sudden spark of motivation stabbed me, thinking if I'll buy a gift for Lian. I thought of it just to express how I can give everything just for my love onto her. I quickly realized I still have much time to do my efforts to purchase a gift before meeting her with the rest in the beach party.