Unexpected Love(COMPLETED)

6| June & Confrontations

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You = ethereal, me = lucky ~ Unknown

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Ren P O V

I stare out the window of the bus watching people and buildings pass like a blur. All week a certain shy bubble of light was playing on my mind like a record. Her brown eyes and long flowing hair. Stop

The girl whose name I don't even know kept evading my mind too much. Ares is having a field day teasing me about my crush.

"Soooo buddy, excited to meet your girlfriend aka my future sister-In-law?" He asked with a smug look on his ugly face. I really wanted to hit him right now. Maybe I should.

"What the- OW"

I did. Very satisfying

"Ren you are the worst best friend ever. I'm demoting you to a friend. You better be in my good graces if you want to be called my best friend again" Ares says, faking hurt

Dramatic idiot

I roll my eyes at his antics staring at the cold window again. The only good thing that came out of me being deaf is I don't have to hear excess chatting around me or Ares' annoying voice. I can hear loud noises but It'll be muffled and I have to be close to that loud sound to hear it. I do wear my hearing aids but they can only do so much.

Most of the time I go without them and rely on lip reading.

Rose's Book Café. The familiar sign came into view. The café is nice to hang out. Especially if you're a collage student. I notice the girl that's been playing on my mind at the counter looking rather bored. From outside the place looked significantly less packed then it was last week. She looked ethereal with the light form outside shining on her. I wonder if she knew how beautiful she looked at that moment.
Ares and I went inside welcoming the aroma of pastries and coffee.

The chime of the bell above made her snap out of whatever daze she was in. Her Brown eyes lighting up seemingly recognizing me. I pretended not to see her gaze following me while the two of us took a seat.

"Soo is she my future In-law?"

Not needing to know who he was talking about, I nodded. I picked up the menu scanning over it, deciding to go for Iced coffee and a sugar bun.

I liked having sweet things now and then.

I showed Ares what I was ordering letting him speak for both of us.

She comes up to us, a genuine cheery smile on her slightly pink face "Hii, Welcome to Rose's Book Café. What would you like to order or would you like me to come back so you can decide?"

I couldn't hear her voice but I'd like to assume it's just as ethereal as she is. Now I wish I still had my hearing.

I sound like a love sick puppy

Ares tells her our orders and she retreats behind the counter where a blond guy was waiting. Maybe her boyfriend?

I frown at the thought of that.

I didn't know if she had a boyfriend or not. I could be crushing on a taken girl for all I knew.

"What's got you frowning buddy?"

"What if she's taken?"

"Who June?"

"Who's June?"

He gives me a deadpan look "Oh. How do you that's her name?"

"It's on her shirt tag Idiota. And I'm the slow one." he muttered

Maybe I should put him up for friend adoption and go solo.

I look back at the counter where June and the blond one are talking. She looks flustered and he's smirking. I watch the two jump when another employee appears behind them making June jump. I wish I could hear what they're saying. I sigh, boring a hole on Ares' side profile gloating.

"Ren, do you think the redhead Chica is single?"

"Also June's cute-no adorable. I'm definitely taking her under my wing." "You think she'll want a big brother?"

"Oooh maybe- Ow"

I successfully tapped him again, shutting him up. His mouth was moving too fast.

She comes back with our food gently placing it down. The two exchange words for a bit. I watch Ares ask about her redhead friend and I kick him. I sent her a sorry expression not trusting my voice around her. She laughs quietly leaving us to our food answering his question.

When I was sure she couldn't hear me "Why did you do that?"

"Because Renny, I'm not gonna grow old and stay single like a pringle like you. I'll shoot my shot even if I get rejected. But then again who's gonna reject this guy" He says pointing to himself with a proud grin "I'm a ladies man"

"Anyone sane wouldn't want to date you. It's too much work" I mumbled sipping on my drink.

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Ducks are some greedy creatures.

I came for a walk to clear my head and feed some ducks and the greedy creatures chased me. Ungrateful animals.

I sit on a bench catching my breath after being chased for lord knows how long. I'm never feeding them again, lesson learned.

I feel a hand tap my shoulder. I almost thought Maya's spirit came to haunt me.

"Ren?"

I paled. I haven't seen Mrs. Johnson since 2 weeks before that night when Sadie and I were baking cookies at her house. Maya looked exactly like her mom except for the blue eyes.

Mrs. Johnson took a seat engulfing me in a hug.

"My boy, we missed you at her memorial" she says, tears gathering in her eyes as well as my own. I couldn't find the words I wanted to say so I nodded.

"I'm s-orry Mrs. Johnson, I'm so sorry."

My tears were flowing freely. She held me while I cried, rubbing my back comfortingly.

"Ren, I want you to know we don't blame you for what happened. I know you carry the grief of losing Maya. I know she was like a little sister to you. Don't blame yourself for it."

"In 2 weeks I want you to come over for lunch at 12, no excesses. I haven't seen you in over a year and we have much to catch up on. You were like a big Brother to her and a son to us, you still are"

Mrs. Johnson looked at me wiping my tears away "I love you my son. I'll see you in 2 weeks, no excuses."

We hugged one last time before she had to go.

I watched her blond hair blow in the breeze her figure blending in with the small crowds of people around. I thought if I saw her again she'd hate me for everything. A weight feels lifted knowing Maya's parents don't blame me.

For the first time in months I smiled. Not a fake smile but a genuine smile.

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