Catch Me (Eugene Lee Yang)

Eight

"I was planning on going to the park and maybe seeing a movie later." He replied as he settled the picture down.

"Oh okay. I think that'd be great."

"Yeah." He said as he leaned back on the couch. Kind of making it his territory. And still, you wouldn't mind because you want him to get into your space.

"Eugene, you told Juliette that I'm your girlfriend." You said to him. Which made him uneasy all of a sudden.

"Uhm, you don't want to be my girlfriend?" He asked while scratching his neck. He's got a tint of red in his cheeks. He looked cute when he blushes.

"Well, there's nothing much I could do with it. So I guess, I could be your girlfriend." You smiled at him.  Saying those words made it felt like you've achieved something that seemed so impossible back then. Eugene, the guy who has stirred so many different emotions within you, is now your boyfriend. The guy you've liked for so long now, is right here, in your apartment. Sitting there, close enough for you to touch. And you know you want to.

But please be careful with my heart. You've wanted to say those words to him. But you stopped yourself. Because you figured out that you should be the one to take care of it. It seems like you were plunging yourself into something that you're not that sure of. But you pushed that thought for a moment. No matter what happens in the future, that can wait because at the present, you have Eugene. You just have to enjoy the moments you two will share until it lasts.

~*~*~*

You and Eugene were walking side by side as you strolled through the park. You had just had lunch and now, the both of you were enjoying your ice cream.

"Eugene."

"Yeah" He glanced your way.

"Y'know what, you're like an ice cream."

"Why?"

"You can be cold sometimes, but you're sweet."

"Haha. You have some pick-up lines huh." He said as he displayed his perfect teeth.

You just smiled.

"Hey, you have some ice cream here." He pointed at the left side of his mouth.

You wiped the right side of your mouth. "Not there, here." He said as he wiped the left side. His thumb gently removing the trace that the chocolate ice cream you're having has left. As he wipes it, his thumb kept on brushing the side of your lip. Making your senses tingle.

He must have noticed you were holding your breath so he stopped. He just smiled. "You're good now. Ready to see the movie?"

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You were covering your face now because the movie you're watching is getting pretty scary. You whimpered when you've heard the sounds of the film. Then you felt a strong, secure arm draping around your shoulders and gently taking you in to his side. You buried your head into Eugene's chest. Once again, you inhaled his scent that you seem to be really attracted to.

"Hush, it's okay." He whispered as he ran his arms up and down your back.

Suddenly, you forgot about the movie. What's really  occupying your mind now was him. You felt that the world seemed to stop. And you preferred that it would. 'Cause at this time, everything seemed to be so nice. You could stay wrapped up in his arms forever.

Then he looked at you. Why does he make it feel like he was feeling something special for you with that kind of look?

~*~*~*

After the movie, you've decided to walk back to your apartment. You passed over the park once again. But this time, you went for a place you haven't been to earlier. It's the lakeside. You were mesmerized by the scenic view. The water seemed sparkling because it reflects the shine of the moon.

You both sat at a bench. You were both silent as you were appreciating the view. Then Eugene suddenly broke the silence.

"You must be wondering about what's between me and Juliette." He looked you in the eyes and smiled a sad smile.

"I met her back in college. She was my classmate in one subject. When I first saw her, I definitely know she's something special. And no one ever made me feel that way back then. I really, really liked her. But she sees me as nothing more than just her bestfriend. There was a time where it came to the moment that I really want her to become my girlfriend. I even bought her roses. It was Valentines then. I was so ready to pour out my heart to her but then, I learned that she already has a boyfriend. That's Luke. I was so hurt. She was the only girl I remember I loved like that. But I don't want to lose her. That's why I stayed as her friend. If she only knew how much it hurt everytime I see her and Luke so happy with each other. If she only knew I would love her more. She never did." Eugene said as his head was bowed toward the ground. Seeing him like that made your heart break into tiny pieces.

"And now they are getting married." He said with bitterness in his voice.

You never thought you'd hear those from him. Your heart told you to comfort him. So you embraced him. Making sure every emotion you were feeling was expressed through that embrace.

Then you felt hot tears running down your face. Let me love you, Eugene. I'll love you with all I am and so much more. I'll love you the way you want her to love you.... Just give me a chance.

A/N: Hope you enjoyed it.

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