Bullying To Romance

The Big Change

"I'm thrilled to grab a coffee with you, Nora. I think it'll be a wonderful opportunity to deepen our understanding of each other if you wish to learn more about each other. Though we have a lot of different ideas and pictures for this project, we can start everything in writing at this great coffee shop outside the forest here." I smiled, walked out of the water, and held my hand for her to grab.

She blushes when she hears me being so optimistic about the opportunity to spend this time with her.

She seemed to enjoy it very much and followed in my footsteps. She walked out of the water holding my hand, still with some wetness on her body.

She looked at me softly, her big round eyes filled with admiration, as she followed me to the coffee shop. She seemed eager to stay with me and learn more about me and vice versa. She remained close, her entire body leaning against my side slightly...

I walked in the sun with her as we allowed the sun to dry us off.

"What type of coffee do you like? Do you like a dessert with your coffee?" I asked as we approached the cafe's door.

I opened the door and had you walk in first. "Here, I hope you like it."

As I opened the door for her, she stepped inside, feeling the warmth of the cafe embrace her.

The smell of freshly brewed coffee and sweet pastries fills her nostrils, making her mouth water.

She looks around, enjoying the cozy atmosphere with its soft lighting and comfortable seating.

She feels calm as she follows me to a table by the window, offering her a beautiful view of the forest outside.

I ask about her coffee preferences, and she blushes slightly. She is still shy but is trying to be more open with me.

"I... I like anything. As long as it's not too strong."

I smiled at her cuteness, went to the counter, and put our order in.

I brought small pastries to the table. "I hope you like cheesecake and cookies."

Nora's eyes light up at the sight of the pastries on the table.

She picks up a cheesecake, marveling at its smooth texture and creamy taste.

She takes a small bite, savoring the sweetness and richness of the desert. Looking up at me, she feels a sense of gratitude and warmth towards me for making her feel so comfortable and cared for.

She smiles shyly, her cheeks slightly flushed from the delicious treat...

"These are good, thank you." She says softly,
glad she could finally enjoy something without worrying.

"You're cute when you're shy. Your eyes look pretty when you like something."

Nora blushes deeply at my compliment, her heart racing with embarrassment and joy.

She looks down at her hands, fidgeting with her fingers nervously. After a moment, she forces herself to look up at me, trying to match my gaze.

She feels a strange sensation in her chest like butterflies fluttering around. She takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself down...

"T-thank you... I think." She stammers, still unsure how to react to my words.

She takes another bite of the cheesecake, hoping it will help distract her from her racing thoughts and emotions...

As I softly smiled and chuckled, the girls from school walked in.

"Well, look what we have here, girls, our favorite girl Nora." Altogether, not noticing, I was sitting there.

Nora's heart sinks as she hears the girls' voices. She quickly looks around, hoping to find a way to escape.

But there's nowhere to go, and she knows she can't hide forever. She takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself.

The girls approach the table, their eyes fixed on her. They tease her, commenting on her shyness and how easily she blushes.

Nora tries to ignore them, focusing on her cheesecake. But their taunts only grow louder and more insistent. She feels like she's drowning in their negativity, wishing she could disappear.

I clear my throat and stare at them. "Is there a problem? I guess you bitches didn't learn the first time." I slowly stood up from my chair and looked at them with a cold yet dangerous demeanor.

The girls' taunts immediately stopped as they realized they'd crossed a line. Their faces were pale, and they glanced nervously at each other. One of them tried to speak, but no words came out.

Nora feels a strange sense of power rush through her, encouraging her. She looks at me and smiles, knowing I cared for them before school.

"I can see no one wants to say anything now. So do me a favor, apologize to Nora, get what you came in here to get, and leave...NOW!" My voice was raised a bit, and my cold demeanor seemed more intense to them.

The girls look at each other, then back at me, clearly shaken by my tone.

One of them timidly raises her hand and mutters an apology to Nora. The others follow suit, their apologies barely audible.

She hadn't expected me to be so forceful, but it worked. She clears her throat, trying to regain her composure... "Just don't do it again."

The girls quickly gathered their things and hurried out of the cafe.

I watched them leave and then look back at Nora. "I'm sorry, I just hate that they bully you. You're an amazing person and human being. Your style is so unique and cute, at least to me."

Nora blushes slightly at my compliment, her eyes darting down to her clothes... "I try," she mumbles softly. She takes a sip of her drink, still feeling a bit shaken from the encounter.

"You don't have to try, honestly. Want to get our coffee to go? Along with our pastries?" I looked at her when I stood up and grabbed my backpack, facing her and holding my hand out.

Nora hesitates for a moment, then nods slowly. She gathers her things and stands up, taking my hand in hers. As we leave the cafe, she leans against me, trembling slightly.

The warmth and support of my body comfort her. I open the door for her, and she walks out, still slightly shaken.