Troy
Inexperienced. That's what I am when it comes to courtship. Clueless. That's me when it comes to love.
Papa occasionally sends flowers for my stepmom but I never really saw him go romantic and all. StepDad has told me a lot about his wife and how perfect their marriage was but those are just stories. Terrence, my best friend, had numerous girlfriends but those relationships were not serious. He has yet to meet that one girl who could tame him.
Apart from sending girls flowers or giving them boxes of chocolate, all I know is that they want to be appreciated. That they get weak at the knees once flowery language is used. That's what Terrence and the movies told me so I tried my best to charm Sellihca but it was me who ended up so entranced.
I practiced the words I'd tell her on my way to the pool area but I forgot everything I rehearsed when I saw her.
Sellihca. Watta name! I wonder why she prefers April. Sellihca suits her more. It's so unique, just like her.
She really blew me away at the ball. With her classy ball gown, gorgeous long hair she wore down to her waist, and the right amount of make-up, she was that stunning damsel in distress I was truly honored to have saved. She looked simply beautiful.
I adored her that night but it was when she stepped out of the shower room earlier that I became completely bewitched.
Clad in a plain white shirt and sweatpants, with hair still damp and face sans make-up, she's more beautiful than ever. Such a rare find laid-back belle in a university of glamour girls.
I don't know if this is just severe infatuation or I have really fallen for her. Whatever this could be, there's only one thing I'm sure of. My feelings for her have grown deeper.
Watching her talk and laugh freely can brighten up someone else's day. I couldn't help but admire her spontaneity. It's not everyday that you meet a girl so free-spirited.
I was about to take another surreptitious glance at her when we saw a flash of lightning and heard a clap of thunder. Then, she did something I never expected but made me smile like an idiot.
"Oh no. Stop. Please. Huhuhu I'm scared.," she said while hugging me.
Can this day get any better? Earlier, all I could do was admire her secretly but now, we are locked in an embrace!
What are you waiting for, Troy? Don't waste this opportunity. It's the perfect time for you to charm her. Say something!
"Hush. Don't be scared. I won't let anything bad happen to you.," I said, trying to comfort her.
She let me go. "Oh, I'm so sorry. I was uh-"
And another bolt of lightning struck.
She put her arms around me and said, "Sorry, Troy. I don't want you to get the wrong idea about me. It's just that I'm really scared of thun-"
"Shhh.," I tilted her chin so she can look me in the eyes. "You don't have to explain, Sellihca. I don't mind.," I said pulling her closer.
She rested her head on my chest and I hugged her tighter. I did so but not because I wanted to win her heart. This time, I felt a very strong urge to protect her. She was trembling out of fear and it broke my heart to see her so frightened.
Every time I try to impress her, it's me who falls further enamoured. I held her in my arms and kissed her hair, hoping she'd relax a little.
She's that one girl you'd do anything for. She's just so precious you would want to fight all her demons for her.
