What I thought was a love story

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

*Jean’s POV*

So here we are, at the shopping centre, walking aimlessly. We won’t talking but we were walking side by side. The shopping mall was just like any mall. Clothes. Shoes. Devices. Food. Etc. Plus, I wasn't the type of shopaholic so I kinda hated shopping malls and shopping. I'm not normal. I knew that long ago and I also hated when Leena has to drag me to do her monthly shopping. And in the mean time, she will also force some dresses and tank tops on me. Ugh.

Just now, it was pretty embarrassing. Wait, it was so super embarrassing. How could I say that he was hot? Plus, I blushed like so red! I was basically fanning myself. Inner heating up. I shouldn’t have done that. Argh! What have I done?

Suddenly, Kevin tugged my hand and grabbed it. He pulled me towards this store that sells what again? I think is called MONO or something. And at moment seemed like an eternity. Kevin’s hand was actually warmth and it somehow also gave me some security. Maybe, he could protect me from this harsh cold world. And what was I thinking again?

“Look at these wireless earphones! It’s so cool!” Kevin smiled at me, dragging me into the store to have a look at these sainted earphones. I wasn’t too interested in these things. Maybe, just a little bit. “Boy, one of these earphones cost 70 dollars, but currently there is a ongoing promotions, 2 for 120 dollars perfect for couples like you two.” The saleslady smirked. Both of us blushed and Kevin quickly released my hand, tugging his in his pocket. “We aren’t a couple. And I will consider about this promotion.” Kevin responded. The saleslady smirked and left us alone again.

We were standing awkwardly. “Do you want these earphones?” I was a bit startled by that sudden question. “Ermm…” “Haha okay never mind. Tell me which colour you like the best?” I looked at him, raised my eyebrows, and then looked back to the glass case. I pointed to this light blue crystal earphones. Don’t judge. I like sky blue. It reminds me of the clear sky and it gives me a sense of freedom. A place that has no judging at all.

Then, Kevin left me standing there awkwardly. Well, one of the reasons was that I was only one of the few girls in the shop. And the guys are keeping the what-is-this-girl-doing-here kind of looks.  Within minutes, Kevin returned with the same saleslady from just now. “Can I have this sky blue crystal earphone and the normal blue one. The saleslady took out the key and opens the glass panel. “I knew you guys are couples. Why bother denying it?” She whispered not so loudly, but it was loud enough for both of us to hear it. I blushed again. Wow, I’m seemed to love blushing a lot. She handed the 2 earphones to Kevin. Kevin held my hand as if acknowledging that he was my boyfriend. This time I had a tingling feeling and fireworks almost came exploding out of my tiny weak heart. We headed to the cashier and paid for the 2 earphones. “ There you go” Kevin beamed. “ I… I can’t accept this gift!” I pushed the earphones back to him. I thought that he was giving his sister or something so he asked for my suggestions. Wait, but Kevin had a sister or that was just part of my wonderful imagination. 

“Accept it!” Kevin tried to make an angry face but failed miserably. He looked so constipated that I burst put laughing. But, he still shoved the earphones into my bag and quickly ‘escaped’, preventing me to try to return to him. I laughed lightly at his cuteness and childishness.

We walked around the mall and entered a few shops but soon, it was already 7pm. Time to go home. Kevin kindly offered a ride home but I rejected it. I don’t want my mum to just questioning me with unnecessary questions. I gave Kevin a bear hug and thanked him for everything today and in return, he gave me a peck on my cheeks. I blushed again…

*13 hours later*

Argh! Music class. Backgroundless girl. A young girl lost in the shopping mall that kind of feeling. I mean like I don’t even know what a quaver is or a rest beat or something like that. What were those again? And the best thing for this term course is to compose a song with your selected partner. I hope I won’t get another music handicapped person or else we will be so screwed for this assignment.