Episode 9 - Risk It or Lose The Chance

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We finally went outside the museum. It was pretty interesting, I loved every moment of it.

“So... Are you taking me to that place you were talking about earlier?” She asked while we were walking towards our bike.

“Ah, yeah. Just follow me.” I smiled at her and we got on our bikes.

“I'm excited! I wonder where that could be...” She said as she looked at me while smiling.

We pedalled, and pedalled until we reached the spot. It was a peaceful place, we're far from the noises. All we can hear is the sound of the trees and leaves rustling. You can see the rooftops of the town nestled in the valley, their chimneys releasing wisps of smoke against the clear sky.

It was quite windy, but it feels refreshing. We sat down on the grass, watching the view.

“Like I said, it's not much... But I hope you'll like it... I mean, the view.” I looked at her and noticed that her jaw slightly dropped. I can see the light shining against her eyes, I can tell she liked it.

“Woah... It is pretty beautiful up here. I feel calmed.” She smiled while staring into the sky.

“Yeah... The sky is beautiful, isn't it?” I looked at her and smiled.

“Hm? Oh, yeah. So... Pretty.” She smiled back. She took out her phone and started taking pictures.

After a while, the sun begins to set, and the sky explodes with color. The horizon blushes with hues of orange and pink, and its colors hitting her skin.

“Don't mind me, I just like taking pictures of the sunset.” She looked at me and smiled.

“Ah, it's fine. I totally understand that.” I smiled back.

“Wooin.” She called out my name.

“Yeah?” I responded.

“Let's take a picture!” She smiled at me once more.

I smiled as she flipped the camera and aimed it at me.

“Oh, hold on. I'm not ready yet. I still gotta fix myself.” I chuckled once again and started fixing my hair and my posture.

“You're already good looking!” She turned her head to me and chuckles.

“Haha, stop messing with me!” I didn't expect her to say that, but I was feeling a bit flustered by that so laughed it off.

“I'm not! I'm definitely being serious!” She laughed, but she seems like she's actually serious.

“So you're telling me that I'm handsome?” I messed with her also.

“Yeah, you could say that.” She was a little bit shy admitting that.

“Thanks, I guess...” I was getting a little bit shy also.

“You ready?” She asked.

“Yeah.” I stood still as she aimed the camera at us, trying my best to look cool and normal.

I heard the camera click, signaling that she had taken the picture. It was more than one picture she took, but I'm alright with it.

“Yay! Is it alright if I post this?” She asked for my permission.

“Yeah, sure. I don't mind, but don't forget to tag me!” I chuckled, nudging her.

“Don't worry, I won't forget about that!” She also chuckled.

Moments later, the sun had fully set, casting a gentle twilight glow across the sky. I did not realize how late it had gotten, too engrossed in our playful banter and interaction.

“Oh shit... It's 6:45, but it's alright dark. I totally forgot that I should bring you back home at 6:30” I completely lost track of time.

“Oh, I also forgot about it... Let's get going then!” She stood up.

“Michelle...” I called her.

“Yeah? What is it?” She turned to me and asked.

“I... Uh...” I wanna say something, but I can't. I wanna tell her to stay for a bit more, I wanna tell her how I really feel, but I can't form the words out of my mouth.

“Nothing. Let's get going.” That's not what I was trying to tell her.

While we were biking, we encountered one of our friends, TJ. We talked for a moment and continued biking.

Once we reached her house, I told her to wait for a moment. I really want to tell her how I really feel.

“Michelle... I've got something to tell you...” I was really nervous.

“Yeah? Spit it out, Wooin!” She chuckled.

“You know... You've been really nice to me from the start. You even introduced me to your friends, and they became my friends too. And it's been a while, quite a while since we've became friends... And I'm–” I got interrupted by the sound of her mom's voice calling out her name.

“Just text me later, okay? I really gotta go! See you tomorrow! I had lots of fun, thanks!” She waved me goodbye and went inside her house.

Oh well, time for me to go home too. Maybe it's too early to confess my feelings. I'll tell her sooner what I really feel. I think I'll just lose the chance, I can't do it. I don't wanna lose our friendship.

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