chapter 5

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Days passed- weeks passed- and I didn't get any chance to talk to her. But yeah one thing was clear- I liked her. I liked her not in a romantic sort of way, just as a person. I just wanted to get to know her, but I knew very well that I couldn't do it without speaking anything from my mouth. She ain't a mind reader.

She had made some friends in class and has opened up a bit but still I felt that she was looking for a comfort which was missing for her.

I was sitting in class and Ibuki was talking about basketball (he joined the basketball club two weeks back); more like urging me to do the same. I said I will think about it. I didn't want my grades to go down. That's all. I was an A grader.

Then suddenly our language teacher Nishimiya sensei came and asked the class representatives to look after as the teachers were to have a meeting in the faculty room which was on the same floor. I stood on the podium with Rinko san (girls rep- squared glasses). This is what I hated. I hated telling everyone that they need to cut the crap out.

I scanned the room and saw a bunch of girls talking to Ayane but it was she who was talking when I looked. I waited for her to stop but she didn't. Oh God! I need to tell her to keep quiet and don't talk but I just can't do it. Why can't I. I only liked her as a person, then why did it matter so much. But somehow I found my voice and called
'Ayane san, you are not supposed to talk.' I didn't command her....just told her. And the expression I saw on her face, it jut made me feel so guilty.

She looked upset with me and annoyed. But she should have watched out. We weren't supposed to talk but she was. So I just did my duty. But then why do I feel so bad?
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I went home with a heavy heart and the burden of guilt on my shoulders.

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