JUST ONE MORE CHANCE

chapter 7

FREEN'S POV

Just as I was about to kiss her.....

"Freen??becky?? Dinner is ready. Come downstairs quickly. Your food is getting cold." Her mom said, making me totally shocked.

I quickly moved away from her and tried to give her a smile to erase the awkwardness. And as I didn't know what else to say, I suggested that we should go down to have dinner before her mom gets mad.

So we quickly went downstairs and sat down to eat. But I couldn't concentrate on my food as many thoughts are running in my mind right now.

What was that? was I about to kiss her? But why? And she was also leaning in to kiss me! Why? Was she also feeling the same at that moment?

To be honest, this is not the first time I had this strong urge to kiss her. There are many times when I felt tempted to kiss her lips. They look so soft and kissable.

But she is my friend right? And I never felt something like that for my other friends or any other person. But why her only? Why do I always feel attracted to her? What are these feelings that I have for her?

I-is it love? Am I... in love with her?

"Freen?" Suddenly Becky asked, startling me. And her mom is also looking at me.

"Y-yes?" I replied nervously.

"Are you okay?" She asked worriedly. I just nodded. But this time her mom asked,"Is something wrong Freen? Why are you so quite? And you are also not eating. Didn't you like the food?"

"No aunty. It's not like that. I was just thinking about something. And the food is also good"I said trying to calm myself down.

Her mom just nodded and gave me a small smile. Then she started eating and I also started eating without looking at Becky for once. She also didn't say anything after that.

How am I gonna face her now? This is so embarrassing!!

After dinner, we bid good night to her mom and went back to her room. When we entered her room, we sat down on the couch again to finish the rest of the movie.

But this time she didn't sit as close to me as before. There is a gap between us. But why?

I don't know why but I felt at little irritated about it. But I didn't say anything about it. So she turned the movie on and we started watching the movie again.

But this time I can't focus on it. I'm continuously thinking about the previous moment. And I'm also curious about what she is thinking about this. So I turned to look at her and saw she is  smiling at Jack and Rose's lovey dovey scenes.

Gosh!! Her smile! She is so cute....

She is really so cute, like an angel. I can never get tired of looking at her face.

"Freeeen! Look at them! Aren't they so cute?" She said with excitement.

And I just smiled and nodded, unsure of what to say. She was talking, smiling and giggling but my mind was elsewhere, grappling with the unfamiliar sensation creeping over me.

This isn't the first time we are watching a movie together. Although, our other friends were also there with us when we used to watch movies together. But this time, it's just the two of us. And something about tonight- something about her, is really special.

There is something new to the way I'm looking at her. But this isn't making sense. We are friends. Isn't that all?

"Hey! What are you thinking again?" She asked, turning her head to look at me.

"Nothing. I'm just thinking about the movie." I said, unable to share my thoughts with her.

By the time the ship hit the iceberg, the atmosphere of the room had shifted from excitement to stillness. And I can see her eyes welling up as the tragedy unfolded.

And then came the devastating moment, when the boat sank into the ocean. Rose is floating on the debris and Jack is in the freezing cold water. I glanced at her and she wiped a tear from her cheek, sniffing softly. And without thinking, I moved close to her and reached out to gently place my hand over hers. She didn't pull away, instead, she squeezed my hand and kept her head on my shoulder. I froze for a moment. My heart was racing but no words came out. So I just rested my head against hers.

In this moment, I wish I can tell her that I will never let her go, that I will be there for her no matter what. Just as Jack and Rose were there for each other. Just as Jack died for Rose and Rose lived for Jack.

To be continued.....