He Calls Me Harmony

Chapter six: A Heart Takes Over

They say the human heart has three main muscles. All with primary functions that work together for one common goal, Keeping the body in motion. But scientists have forgotten the invisible function.  The heart does more then pump blood. The heart.... My correction, the human heart is a conscience, it's a vital part of a humans emotion. Though scientifically that function is done by the brain. We reconcile our everyday emotions with the heart. It's a mystery to all, to why it is so.  But it is a mystery that one shouldn't ponder on.

As I walked returning home. I couldn't stop thinking. There was no specific subject or object it was a plethora of thoughts.  All a boarding the train of sentimental confusion. I don't know what to make of what happened just minutes ago. I must say, I did quite enjoy it. It most definitely was surprising shocking to say the least. I look are the road and then the sky. Maybe I should've ran off quickly?, I mean really Joya! have a nice evening?, The sun was steadily rising on the eastern horizon, indicating the morning that is still yet to come. After a few more minutes of self contemplation, I made a choice to go back. I turn around making my way to the playground. I walk as slowly as I could, just in case I had second thoughts.  But yet they didn't come.  those intuitions that tell you if something is a bad idea. Well I guess for once me and mother earth are In agreement of alliance. I picked up my speed until I found myself at the entrance of the playground. I looked around in hopes of finding Michael. I look around till I spot him in a tree. He's cocked back against a lone strong branch with one leg hanging freely off the branch. If you think about it,He looks like the boy from the cover of the famous book Tom Sawyer. I slowly approached the tree unsure of his reaction if he spots me. breathe and act casual, repeated that over and over in my head until I allowed my presence to be known.  At first Michael seemingly doesn't notice me.  It is until I let out a sneeze of sudden nose irritation that he spots me. curse my allergies!, He looks at me as if he saw a ghost. I return with a nervous stare of my own.  There was silence. A silence that couldn't be heard by a hovering bat. A silence that is louder than the laugh of a hyena, But has as much meaning as an atom and It's nucleus. Forever what seemed like eternity no one spoke. Our shared glances spoke for us. Here breaks the tension brewing silence. "How did you find me up here? ", I smile slightly At his puzzled look ( it consisted of furrowed eyebrows and a  soft stare ). Through the Grape vine, I said trying to ease the tension.  He gave a quick half smile. Michael?,  "Yeah? " , are you going to leave me down here by myself?, He looks around the tree and slowly climbed down. "Sorry", Its ok, I said sitting against the trunk of the tree. He sits beside me leaving space between us. I play with my hand's trying to think up something to say. But he beats me to it. "Joya I'm sorry.. I dont know what came over me ", I listen to him still searching for word's to say. He starts again. "Harmony... I don't think I can stay friend's with you ",I look at him in disbelief.  But he ignores my shocked stare and continues. "it's not you Harmon... not at all.... it's me my feelings have changed... it's sudden I know... that's why I must stop this friendship... please don't be mad", I finally found my word's.  No Michael... don't say that you're the only friend I ever had... you're my bestfriend, He gives me the most intense stare I've ever witnessed looking at.  his pupils broadened and his eye's allured with pain. "That's the problem.. Harmony you can't see it?.... you didn't feel it?", I feel the pain Of upcoming tears. See what Michael?! ...feel what?, He stands up. "Exactly ", He turns to walk away but I quickly get up and follow. Michael please don't walk away from me...talk to me!,  He sighs. "Joya... I can't ", I feel my blood rise a little he's agitating me now, with all this dramatics. Michael just tell me!, He quickly turns around. "I think I like you!!! " , I look at him shocked he's yelling at me. I know you do, I said calmly.  He looks at me clearly annoyed. "No Joya you don't! I like as in girlfriend boyfriend like!! it's agitating that this is a one person feeling... you don't understand... every since yesterday... a switch came on, well thats what it felt like... especially the moment our hand's clasped together... I felt magic and apparently... you.. didn't ", Michael I'm sorry... I really am I was so interested in having a friend I overlooked your sign's of interest in me.. why me?,  He walks up to me slowly. "Joya remember when I said I want to call you Harmony? that's only half the reason... I like you because of the funny way you cheese instead of blush, I like you because of your wild demanding spirit I like you because of your infectious laugh, I like you because of everything you are... Joya... Harmony.. I...like...you ", On those last three words he inched closer to my face till his lips met mine in a gentle soft kiss.  This time I did indeed felt this magical feeling Michael mentioned. He pulled back as slowly as he leaned in.  My eye's were closed. life felt  like a dream for a minute or two. I open my eye's slowly. I felt it, I said in a soft whisper.  He smiles. "Good", He said leaning in again.  I, still getting use to the whole kissing thing let him do all the work. I pull back this time realizing kissing takes some breath. He caresses my face gently. I touch my hand on his. And we just stare at each other.  A stare that if it spoke would tell of our hidden emotion behind the  eye's. "I should go, my father told me to run a few errands for him today ", He said slowly removing his hand. ok, is all I could muster. He smiles and back's up slowly. "See you tomorrow Harmony ", See you Michael, He smiles one last time then turns around jogging off. I watch him till he was a speck  of tricked imagery....

To Be Continued....