Everything I Didn't Say • on hold

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I got to school, still thinking of who could the mystery sender of the voice messages be.

As I reached my locker, I was greeted by a grinning Jacob, my best friend since kindergarten. What's gotten him into such a good mood?

"Okay, you're creeping me out. What's going on?" I asked him as I opened my locker to get things I needed for today.

"Nothing, really. C'mon Hails. I can't be in a good mood?" He countered. Hey, he does have a point.

Ever since I became the student council president, a lot has changed. At times, I'm in a good mood and at other times, I'm in the worst possible mood ever and every time that happens, I unintentionally throw it to Jacob. I felt really sorry for it because it has happened a lot. So, seeing him in a good mood really warms my heart.

"Hey. I have something to tell you. Yesterday-" then the bell rang. I told Jacob I was meeting him in the lunch room to continue my story. He hugged me and kissed my hair as he took off. That happens everyday and people have asked me if I don't feel anything towards Jacob because he is afterall the captain of the baseball team, he sure has a lot of fans. But I really don't, he's my best friend friend. I am not supposed to feel something for him.

I shook my head and went to class.

As student council president, I've got to be a role model to other students like listening intently to the discussions, respecting people, stuff like that but right now, the mystery voice messages still bothered me. Who could it be?

"Hailey, your answer?" I snapped out of my reverie and noticed that everyone was waiting for me to say my answer. I don't even know the question. Okay, this is bad.

"Excuse me, Mr. Collins, could you repeat the question?" I was going to hide in a cave after this. I am very sure of it.

"Give me one country involved in the second world war."

"Japan." It's right, isn't it? He nodded then proceeded to discussion again. Thank god, no hiding in a cave for now.

The bell finally rang and I was more than relieved to go the council office because I had free time then lunch.

••••

Hours has passed and it was finally lunch time. I went to the lunch room and saw that Jacob already bought me lunch.

He was sitted at our usual table, with Peter, his teammate in baseball, Nicole, my girl best friend who happens to be the head cheerleader (cliché I know), Justin, our friend since kindergarten too, who was part of the lacrosse team and lastly, Katie, the girl everyone wants to be friends with. Why? Her father's a talent agent. Who wouldn't want to be star, right? But that's not why we're friends with her, she's really a nice person. We don't roll like that.

"Hey, Hailz." Nicole said as she hugged me. I sat beside Jacob and ate my lunch.

"So, you were going to tell me something right?" Jacob asked, causing everyone in the table to look at us. Don't get me wrong, all of us don't have secrets to each other, but they sometimes could be a little meddlesome.

"Um, yeah. So, yesterday, I got a CD without a note or even something written in front of it. I was curious. I wondered who could it be because I mean, it's a sweet gesture but it's a little creepy. I opened it and saw a folder with the title, Everything I didn't say. I opened the folder and there were 10 voice messages. I played the first one and it talks about how his day is brightened by me and such, some stuff like that. He even sang me a song, which I admit, he has a pretty decent voice."

"You don't know who it is?" Katie piped in. I just shrugged. It's not like it isn't a big deal but I've got a lot of things to think for except this. Prom is coming up in weeks and graduation so I should put this aside for now.

"Doesn't the sound of the voice seem familiar?" Peter asked. If it was familiar, I would know because I talk to a lot people in a day to day basis.

"Nope, it isn't. Anyways, it's not important. Let's just put that aside for now." I said and went on with my lunch. They seem disappointed because they were eager to know who that was. I just sighed and continued with my life.

School went by a blur. Next thing I know, I was on my car driving home. I told myself not to think about it but I just can't shake the feeling. I hate to admit it, it is affecting me a lot.

Twenty minutes later, I am parking my car on our garage. I went inside and noticed that mum and dad aren't home yet again. It's not like I'm not used to it but it still pains me every time.

I sighed and just went upstairs, eager to listen to the second voice message.

Hailey, did you know, I went to the doctors today and they told me I lack vitamin U in my life.

Okay, I sound so corny. I better stop. Anyways, I know you're stressing out because of prom and graduation. As a student council president, you sure have a lot on your plate but don't fret, you're supergirl for crying out loud. Cara Denvers ain't got nothing on you. Yet you're still my kryptonite. I can't bring myself to talk to you without messing up. Everytime I do, I forget everything I have to say and completely black out. In a good way, I mean. But I hope as time goes by, I find the strength to tell you how I really feel without messing up this time. I'm looking forward for that time.

You're a superhero, Hailey Sanders.
Can I be your superman?

There are no words to paint a picture of you, girl.
Your eyes, those curves
It's like you're from some other world

You walk my way
Oh, God. It's so frustrating

So, why do I disappear when you come near? it makes me feel so small
Why do I blow my lines almost everytime like I got no chance at all?

If I could be your superman
I'll fly you to stars and back again
'cause everytime you touch my hand,
you feel my powers running through your veins
If I can only write this song and tell you that I'm not that strong
'cause I'm no superman
I hope you like me as I am

It ain't no lie, I have to tell you how I feel
'cause each time I try, it gets a little more unreal

And you say my name
Oh, God. I can't stop shaking

So, why do I disappear when you come near? it makes me feel so small
If I could read your mind,
girl, would I find any trace of me at all?

If I could be your superman
I'll fly you to stars and back again
'cause everytime you touch my hand,
you feel my powers running through your veins
If I can only write this song and tell you that I'm not that strong
'cause I'm no superman
I hope you like me as I am

I admit, it made me smile and it made my day a lot better. Whoever the sender of this really knows how to get to my heart.

When will he reveal himself?

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Song: Superman - Joe Brooks