Ambiguous Gestures

Chapter 3 * It Turns To Chaos *

Lencey Nightley

It's kinda surprising how I was able to be friends again with the guy whom I love so much.

I think, this is the best way to move on and just forget this raging feelings I feel for him. I know, he only treats me as his best friend, or worse like his sister.

I still love him so much. I never felt like this before. I tried how many times to divert my attention to some other guys, but still, it didn't work. It's still him.

Now, we're friends again. We talk most of the time. We laugh crazily like there's no tomorrow. I miss his voice. The way he smiles, it makes my world so bright.

I still love his reaction every time I tease him "Teddy Aaron " .

It was before, when we were still in highschool. I had a cute tiger stuffed toy namely Teddy. Then, one time, when he was borrowing my phone, he opened the gallery and there he saw my picture while I'm holding Teddy.

My dad gave it to me when I was 11 years old. I still keep it until now. I always treasure everything my family gives to me. Or anything that was given to me. I always treasure everything, from things to friendship and even promises.

That time, when Aaron saw Teddy, he kept on teasing me. Telling me I was like a baby, still playing any childish things. I explained to him about how I love Teddy cause this was a gift from my Dad. I thought he'd stopped teasing me, but unfortunately, he didn't stop.

One time, I was in a bad mood and then I told him to stop playing pranks on me cause I'm not in the mood. But then again, he didn't stopped.

I cried that time cause I don't like it when someone keeps on bugging me and then I'm not in my mood to play with their pranks.

Aaron was very anxious and scared about my sudden outburst. I could see in his expression that he was so scared and he didn't know what to do.

To my surprise, just to stop me from crying he told me this.

" Lencey, please stop crying. Please, I'm begging you ! I love Teddy as much as I love you. I promise I won't say anything bad about you and Teddy. "

I felt relieved after hearing those words from him. But, an idea came to my mind.

" You look like Teddy. So, from now on, I'll call you Teddy Aaron. " I said while wiping my tears.
He was surprised and at the same time puzzled.

" what do you mean by that? " he asked curiously. Completely puzzled.
" I said from now on, I will call you Teddy Aaron. Clear? "
" But why? I'm not a tiger. I am cuter than Teddy. " he said proudly

I looked at him with a teary eye, enough for him to feel scared again that I might cry.

" fine, fine. You can call me anything you want. If that's what make you feel better ." he surrendered.

I was crying on the outside, but honestly I really wanna laugh. His face was priceless! Haha!

I am in the middle of my reverie when someone covers my eyes with a hand. From the touch of it, I know it's him.

" Aaron, we're gonna late. " I said casually. Even though my heart is thumping loudly.
" Wow, amazing! How did you know it's me? "
" I just know. " I shrug

He look at me unsatisfiable about what I said. Suddenly, he walk closer to me while I keep on walking backwards.
" what are you doing? Hey! Stop it Aaron! It's not even funny. "

He doesn't say anything. He just keeps on getting close to me until I just feel that my back is on the wall. I can't escape anymore. Uh-oh!

He looks at me intently. My heart is being crazy again. Beating louder than usual.