To All the Guys i've liked

CHASE

Maria's POV

I had just entered highschool and honestly i was just properly distinguishing my left from my right. The thrills, fun, happiness that comes with being a teenager. Aren't you gonna eat? A Guy said and sat next to me. No, i don't like the food. I said while still fumbling with the food. Ohh... Do you want me to treat you to something you definitely like? He asked. No, thank you. I said without a thought. Come on, you will like it... He said, dragging me. Excuse me, are you trying to kidnap me? I said sarcastically. Ha ha ha... Funny. He said. After a few blocks, we are here. He ordered a shawarma and a milk shake. Take. He said offering me, i took a bite and I'm not gonna lie, it was the best i had. Wow, this is so yummy. I said. I told you.
Thank you for this. I said. It's nothing. I'm Chase by the way. I'm Maria. I said. Maria... A beautiful but Odd name. He said. What do you mean by odd? I said faking anger. I can't explain but it suits a beautiful girl like you. He said. Whatever... Was all i said back.

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How did you know Chase? Harley asked me. I don't know him. I said. You don't know him and he was nice to you. Diana said. Nice?? Isn't he nice? I asked. Nah, he is not, he is temperamental, has anger issues. One time, he broke a window with his bare hands because he was angry. Harley said. Then i better stay away from him. I said.
Hii... Chase said walking towards me. I put on my earphone and behave like he wasn't talking to me. Come on, i know you can hear me. He said snatching my phone from me. Okay, what do you want? I said. Ouch!! that hurts. He said holding his heart. Your heart isn't in the right dummy. I said. I know. He said. So why don't you wanna talk to me? He asked. Who says i don't want to talk to you? I asked back. It's bad to answer a question with a question. He said.
Fine... I don't just think you and i should be friends. I said. And why is that? He asked. I mean we really don't have anything in common, i am this good nerd type to person and you are... I'm a bad boy Dullard. He cut me off. That's not what i wanted to say. I said. But that's what you were going to imply, it's fine. I get you, I'll just leave you be. He said and left. Gosh... What have i done? I thought. Maria!!! I heard someone tap me. Keisha, I'm sorry i didn't hear you. What's up. I said. What happened, i saw Chase face and it was like he is going to bring this whole school down. She said. I might have let Diana and Harley into my head and spoken to him rudely. I said. And what did Diana and harley say? They said he's Temperamental and stuff. I said. Well... that's true but Diana likes Chase but he clearly told her last year he doesn't feel same so i guess she still likes him and is turning you against him for that and i think Chase likes you. A lot... She said. And why do you think that? I asked. Well because my Boyfriend is Chase's friend and he tells me, Chase has been talking about you nonstop. She said. Well... that doesn't mean he likes me. But now i know i messed up my friendship with him. I said. Nothing an apology can't fix. She said. Do you think he'll still talk to me? I asked. You wouldn't know if you don't try or would you? She said. Thank you keish. I really do appreciate. I said. Anytime boo. Now go get your man. She said. Oh God, he is not my Man. I said.

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Hii. I said. Hi. Chase replied. I'm sorry about earlier. I shouldn't have said or implied those things and i want you as my friend, that's if you still want me as a friend. I said. Apology accepted but i don't want to be your friend. He said. I totally understand... I tried to say before he cut me off
I want to be your man. He said. Isn't that a bit too fast? I asked. Not for me, i've liked you since i set my eyes on you. He said. I don't think I'm ready for this now. I said. Well, i'm gonna wait. I'm gonna wait till you are ready. He said. And we can't be friends for now right? I asked. I'll like to see my self as your suitor. He said. You aren't asking for my hands in marriage, you big head. I sure will one day. He said. Okay this is so cringe... I thought you are an hard and unromantic Guy. I said. What can i say ? You bring out the best in me. He teased. I'm leaving before i throw up. I said. See you later, mi amor.
You seem to have made up with Mr lover boy. Keisha said. Are you now stalking me miss Kendall Keisha? I asked jokingly. You wish. Tell me what happened. Well he wanted to be more than friends but i am not ready so i told him and he said he'll wait. I said. Why would you tell him that? I know you like him. She said. I don't even know him and you think i like him. I said. Well try telling that to your heart. She said. You are crazy. I said. At least you are friends now. She said. Nah... I said so what then ? She asked. He said he is my Suitor. I said. What does that even mean? She asked confusedly. Well it means he's courting me so we are not friends. I said. I'm telling you, this guy is head over heels about you. Keisha. Whatever. I'm not ready. I said.

*Five months Later*
Hey babe.. Chase Said on the phone. Hey. I said. How are you? He said. I'm fine. How are you and how are your Exams going? I asked him. Fine but i miss you. He said. I miss you too but you have to stay focus, okay. I said. Remember when you said, Yes to me ? He suddenly asked. Yes. I replied. I kept asking you out every week for two months. and you said yes at the end of the 8th week, i was about to let you be when you said Yes for me. Hmmn... And you asked me if i was punishing you by saying No everythime. I said. And you said, i wanted to be sure my heart was ready for all of you. He mimicked me. I didn't say it like that though. I said. So how did you say it? He asked. Shouldn't you be reading? Why did you suddenly bring that up though? I asked. I'm taking a break and i just occasionally think about it because it was the best day of my life and I'm hoping you feel the same way. He said. Of course. I do babe. I absolutely do. I said. Aiit. He said. You need to read and rest, you'll be done this week so we would have enough time after that. I said. True and i can't wait to see you next week. He said. Me too. I said.

My love!! Chase called. Hey babe, i missed you. I said and hugged. You have no idea how much i missed you. He said back. And how is the graduation party coming along? I asked. Fine. He said. Babe? Is something wrong you look off? He asked. Nah, I'm fine. I said. Let's get you ready for your party. That's in two days. He said. I know but we still have to but your suit anf trim your hair and stuffs right. I said. Right. Let's go. He said. So how was the holiday? He asked. Fine but boring without you though, so boring. I said. Well... You have me now. He said yeah. I said.

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Babe it's been two weeks and I've been trying to reach you. Are you okay? Chase asked. I'm fine Chase but we are not, i don't think this relationship will work so let's just call it quits. I said. Why won't it work babe, you know i love you. We can make this work. He said. Well, because we are far from each other and you are starting a new life in college, you get to meet many hot, fine, dope girls. I said. But none would be you. He said. Chase we are done and please I'm deleting this number, don't call me again. I said and hung up.

A Letter to Chase
                              Hi chase,   
Maybe i didn't end things well, maybe i let my insecurities, the fear of being hurt make me hurt you. I'm really sorry about how things ended. You showed me true affection, pure genuine affection and I'm really grateful for that. I hope whenever we meet again, i see you well. Truthfully, the first time you never did anything wrong to me, all you showed me was this Affection, care i couldn't comprehend at the time. I have those in my heart now and i distribute them to whoever comes my way. I hope you did the same too. You were like the only honest guy i ever liked and as i drop my pen on You. I'll always keep you in mind.

                                         Yours sincerely
                                   Maria