Till Dawn

Under The Tree

I don't know what to do. I just remembered Ellen's plan and the reason on why I met Rena. I was trying to get a Girlfriend. I don't really know how that day helped. I mean, it's been a week now and I haven't seen Rena since... well... the plan. I want to contact her but I can't since I have no contact. I could ask Ellen but she's been busy with her school work so I didn't want to be a burden. So with nothing to do, I decide to just go to the park. I sat on the park bench for at least an hour now. It's just really relaxing. This spot is my usual spot when I need to think or just waste time. I wanted to just stay here but my feet suddenly felt the urge to take a walk. So I stood up and started walking at the park that I'm really familiar with. I used to play here alone. I didn't really know Ellen back then but it was still familiar. Now that I think about it. Why did Ellen start befriending me in the first place? I mean I was kinda an outcast. The only thing that could attract people to me is my intelligence since I have high grades but... WELP! I just have to not think about it since it's not that important. While I was walking, I saw Rena. She's reading a book under a big shade leaning on a huge tree. I don't really know what to do. I want to talk to her but I don't know what to talk about. I want to hang out with her but I'm not really sure on how to approach her. Well I kinda did promise her that we'll hang out again but still. Wait... Why am I so insecure right now? Am I..... "Hey Will... Spacing out?" someone said. I realized that Rena was right behind me. "Hellooo... Earth to Will." She said in a cheery way. I was gathering all the details and realized that I haven't responded yet. Why am I like this? I'm usually a quick thinker. "Ohhh! Sorry, I was kinda floating in space for a sec. But anyways, what's up?" I responded. I was fortunate enough to mask my nervousness. "I'm cool I guess. I mean I'm here at the park, sitting on my favorite spot, in a sunny day reading a book." She responded. Wow, I didn't even know this spot existed. It's like the perfect spot in a sunny day. So me and Rena approach the trunk of the tree and sat down. It was relaxing. It was really calm and peaceful. "Wow, what a great spot. It's not so hot but it's also not so cool. The tree was at the middle of the park so it was away from the roads so there isn't that much sound." I said. She giggles and says "Well it's a really good spot. I mean it's free and for some weird reason, no one seems to go here that often." She replied with a really cheerful tone. She's really in a good mood today. Well, this is technically the 2nd time I've seen her so I don't really know her mood schedule. "So can I come here sometimes?" I asked in a friendly way "Why not? I mean this isn't mine to begin with so... yeah." She replied. I mean... it makes sense I guess. I don't even know why I asked. Well for now I can just let my mind rest and relax. I put my hands behind my head and lean back. As I do so, Rena opens her book and started reading. Right now was a time where in I could think about stuff that I thought about in the past. I realize that I over analyze a lot of things. For example a small smile or what to say to someone you just met once. After a couple of minutes I opened my eyes and saw Rena let out a small smile. It was cute. I just closed my eyes and smiled as well. I don't know why she was smiling. Maybe it's the book or something but one things for sure. I really like that smile.