Three Seconds

Noah

All a guy like myself could ever do with a girl like her was watch and admire her from a distance. We were from very different lifestyles and social classes; her being superior to me and I, of course, inferior. Which is why I always found myself observing her without being able to speak to her or get anywhere near her. It wasnt because there was a law that prohibited me from doing so, I just didnt have the guts to approach her, and it didnt help that most of my schedule was similar to hers which only meant more torture for me.

Advert your eyes! Daniel, a close friend of mine, who was also in the same social class as her, appeared by my side. If she notices, itll be kind of awkward dont you think? And mostly for you. I didnt say anything, nor did I take my gaze away. Daniel sighed from beside me and grabbed me by the shoulders to turn my body towards him. Go. Talk. To. Her. Stop making me pity you, please. It breaks my heart. He joked, placing his palm to his chest as if he were hurt.

It was easy for him to say since it wasnt a problem for him, but to me it was. Just thinking about going up to her, standing in front of each other eye-to-eye, and making any type of conversation with her made my palms sweaty and my heartbeat faster. You cant possibly think I have the guts to-

Lucy! Thats her name. The words got stuck on my throat at the mention of her name coming out of Daniels mouth. His lips twisted up into a smile as his eyes darted from me to her. Can I help you with something? It took me a few seconds to realize that she was now standing right beside me, so close, yet so far. My left arm nearly caressing her right arm.

I was actually asked to return this to you. Lucy handed Daniel a blue folder with his name on it.

I was looking for this. Thanks! His grin got wider as his eyes went from me to her repeatedly. Have I introduced you to my friend? An even wider grin on his face that I wanted to smack so badly.

Her small body, that was only a few inches shorter than mine, turned to me. Her big, doll chocolate eyes fell on my face and I could already feel the warmth rise to my cheeks and they probably reddened. Her plump lips curved up into a smile, the smile that I had seen on her face many times. And now, it was directed towards me. Nice to meet you. One of her small hands went up for a shake and I gladly shook it.

N-Noah. Although I stuttered, I was still surprised that something came out of my mouth.

Oh, would you look at that! Im late forsomething. He mumbled the last part before he ran from his spot.

So now I was standing, alone, with the girl whove I had a crush on for the past two years. Her rosy cheeks were even cuter from up close. Her dark eyes sparkled as if they were bright stars in the night sky. Shes even more beautiful from up close.  Lucy glanced at the very expensive watch on her wrist and bit her bottom lip. Oh no, is she leaving? She looked up at me and smiled, Noah.. She spoke my name unsure to whether she had heard me right or not; afraid to had gotten it wrong. I nodded to reassure her that she was correct. Would you mind helping me with something? I mean, if you want. I dont want you thinking that Im taking advantage of you or-

Ill help you. I said before she finished her sentence.

Which is what brought us together and alone once again in the library. She liked to help at the library after school and fix the books that other students hadnt returned  to their actual place. Of course, I already knew this. I had been at the library many times after school was over and she was always here. Mind putting this with the rest of the magazines. She handed me a pile of magazines and I did as she told me to. And this.. As she gave me a few books, her fingers brushed against mine and a small gasp left her mouth. The books fell from both of our hands and onto the floor, as we both reached for them, our heads bumped into each other.