The Sacred Violet Heart

My Hope!

I woke up; and for few seconds could not make out where I was. I looked around dreamily while I could feel something hard under my right cheek.

To my shock, that hard thing on which my head rested, turned out to be his shoulder!!!

I could feel my cheeks turning hot! He smiled.

HE: Good that you are awake. We are about to reach.

**What? Already?**
ME: Umm.. sorry.. I did not know, when I slept...

HE: It's okay! You must have been very tired.

He stood up and I followed him.

We both got down the bus. I tried to get my bag back from him.

HE: Wait! What is the hurry?

ME: But we have to go home.

HE: Yes. We will.

ME: So...

I waited for him to return my bag. Instead he was still clinging to it.

HE: You want to stay here whole night?

ME: It is me who has to ask that!

HE: Then what are you waiting for? Come on! Show the way.

ME: Where?

HE: To your house! Where else do you want to go?

ME: Why should I show you the way?

HE: Okay. Then you go ahead
He sighed.

ME: My bag?

HE: I will give it! I have no interest in it.

ME: Then why are you still holding it?

HE: Okay fine! Take your great treasure.

He pushed it into my hands irritated.

ME: Bye!

HE: Already!?

ME: Hmm!

I turned around and started walking home.
But he started following me!

ME: Now why are you following me?

HE: You are ill! It is my responsibility to take care of my friend!

**I got butterflies in my stomach! But why?**

ME: It is late! I think you should go home. I am fine.

HE: No! I am coming with you.

ME: People will be waiting for you at home.

HE: No big deal. They know nothing can harm me.

ME: But they will worry.

HE: YOU seem to be more worried.
**What? What does he mean?**

ME: Why should I be worried about you?

HE: So you don't?

ME: May be a little bit!

HE: That's all?

He gave a childish scowl..**He looked so cute!!! Just like an angry baby!!**

ME: Okay! I am worried about you.

HE: Really! So chweet of you!
He clapped and said like a 3 year old.

**Awwww!! How sweet! I wanted to pinch his cheeks..**
A thunder snapped me out of it. **What was I thinking!???**

ME: Don't change the topic.
Why are you following me?

HE: I think I answered that.

ME: But I am fine! Go home.

HE: Not until I make sure you reach home safe.

ME: But..

HE: See; it is about to rain and if you want me get drenched in it and suffer from a flu or something, keep arguing.

He seemed determined! I had no option but to let him escort me to my home.

On my way I suddenly stepped on a loose stone of pavement and twisted my left ankle.

As a reflex, to keep me from falling; I tried to grab something nearby. At the same time; a hand grabbed my shoulder. **God! He was fast!** He saved me from falling.

He was looking down at me with a grin and I smiled back at him. His grip of my shoulder loosened. But he was still standing close to me. **I wonder why?**
I tried to take a step but it hurt! Whatever I was holding; I tightened my hold.

HE: Ouch!

Then I realised my hand around his waist!!!!
My cheeks turned red!

ME: Sorry!

I immediately pulled away my hand.

HE: It's ok!

He smiled.
Rest of our journey was silent. As if irritated by our awkward situation, clouds started growling with thunders.

ME: We reached.

I pointed towards my house.

HE: Bye! Good night!

I started moving towards the door when he called...

HE: Radha!

**He called my name! And it sounded so good when he called!**

I turned back. He signalled me to get closer as if trying to tell me a secret.
My heart started thumping hard. **What was he going to tell?**

His face got closer and I could feel his breath on my neck. It tickeled!

HE: Contact me if you need lessons on 'How to walk without falling'.

It took me a second to realise that he was humiliating me!

My cheeks became red. He gave an evil smirk. I punched his arm and ran to my door. I could hear him laughing behind me.

My mom opened the door a few seconds later.
I turned back to introduce him to her.
But there was no one there.

MOM: What is that? Is anyone there?

ME: No... nothing.

I went inside the house and locked the door. I told my parents that I was not well and needed some rest.
After dinner, I went to my room and got ready for bed.

I closed my eyes.

I saw his face!!!!

I realised there was a smile on my face.

**Why did I get a strange feeling when he said he cared for me? Why was I so excited to hear him call my name? Why was I nervous when he got closer to me? Is this all a part of friendship? I didn't know! I never had a friend like him before.**

I hoped to get an answer for my questions soon!