Twinkling Melody

Ch 2

"So how's the gym class, Jon?" I asked, after a mouthful of prawns. Gym class was the only period we didn't have together.

"It's annoying. All the girls never leave me alone..." He whined. " 'Jon are you free?', 'Jon Jon Jon Jon'. My name feels like it's worn out! I think I need a new one!"

I giggled.

Jon was very popular.

His features are perfect. Smooth yet light brown that was shortly cropped and geled upwards. He decided to grow out his shaved head in the 8th grade and hasn't cut his hair since then. His lips were thin yet pink, his nose was as if formed perfectly to compliment his green eyes. He was one of of the most popular students in the school.

I, on the other hand, was not even suited to even breath the same air as him.

My hair was black and long. My eyes were an empty turqoise. I am 162 cm tall, and I am fat. About 284 pounds. Being short and fat was horrible. I can't even tell people I'm just thick-boned... Cause I'm not.

I'm literally obese.

'Ding, dong!'

"I'll get it." I said, as I stood up from my seat. Jon gave a troubled expression, and also stood up. I chuckled but then walked to the door with a boy that had his mouthful of prawns.

I opened my apartment door.

"Ah, Miss May." I greeted her.

"Aye mum." Jon chimed in. Jon was orphanized and taken in by Miss May when he was in junior high. It's great that he opened up.

"C'mon in ! I made dinner." She nodded. She was out of her formal attire and was wearing casual clothingㅡa comfortable orange tank top with white jeans.

"Wow, smells amazing! " Miss May smiled as she took a deep breath of the air.

I giggled.

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"Bye, Jon! See you tomorrow! " I called. He and Miss May lived in the room down the hall on the same floor as mine.

I closed my door when I heard Jon walk into his room. Miss May took out her yellow purse and shuffled around. I stared at her questioningly.

"Miss May...?"

"Found it!" She exclaimed as she took out a... music box? It was deep blue with flowery engravings placed on it's side. It was small, and fit into her hand perfectly. She walked over to me and smiled as she slid the music box into my palms.

"Chris, sweetie. This is a magical music box." She whispered, loud enough for her voice to be audible. "Play the music box for a few minutes tonight. Something amazing will happen to you."

"...M...Magical?"

"Yes. And after you play the music box, go to sleep. Don't worry about school and sleep as long as you want. "

I nodded slowly, transitioning through all the options as to why Miss May might choose to prank me. Her hands broke away from me as I stood there awkwardly.

"Well, I better go sleep now. I'll see you soon, okay?" Her purse was slipped onto her arm as she headed out the door. I gave a small nod.

"Good night, Miss May. "

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Hm... A few minutes...

I cracked the music box's metal handle clockwise.

When I let go, a familiar tune played.

Ahh... Kiss the rain by Yiruma...

I smiled as I closed my eyes and listened to the wonderful melody. May not be a magical music box, but the music sure sounds magical. My eyes spotted a cute little figure in the middle of the music box. It appeared to be male, with wonderful blonde hair and dark blue eyes. Heh... I'll call you... Shin.

I sat there, on my bed, until the song ended. I cranked it up again and listened to it another time. My eyelids felt heavy and I yawned.

Time to call it a day...

I turned the lamp light off and placed the music box on the desk next to me.

Hmm... I guess I'll make some curry for Miss May and Jon tomorrow for breakfast...

My thoughts became interrupted by my drowsiness.

Ugh... Let's just sleep for now...

And with that, I fell asleep.