Falling in love is not always easy. It's not like getting swoon over by a handsome prince or a knight in shining armour to rescue you from your tower. There is always a happy ending for the protagonists, but how about one of the protagonist's friends? I fell in love with the prince but he only sees me as a background for his princess. My name is Bell, and I fell in love with the prince who already has a princess.
I grew up not having a mother to be with me, she died when I was just 10 years old leaving me with my father and younger brother together. And from then on, I was daddy's little girl and I was always one of the boys. But every man and boy in my life they don't and will never see me as a young woman. That's when my best friend comes in, Peter. He always makes me happy even though like many others treat me like a guy. But I want to be more than just "one of boys", I am a girl. I am Bell and this is my unusual story.
I wake up earlier than the others everyday to cook breakfast for my younger brother and my father. Doing breakfast and get their things ready; my dad's work clothes, his bag and even lunch, my younger brother's school uniform, his bag, and lunch. I was about to leave when I heard my father, "Bell, thank you, and this is your allowance for this week. Love you." He kissed my forehead and I went out to catch my bus.
High school, everyone and everything was changing even me. I was walking down the hall when I heard my name being called by a soft voice, "Bell!" I turned around and I saw my cousin running towards me. She hugged me and quietly screamed, "I'm so glad I saw you, I just transferred here. Can you please help me found my way here?" She gave me her puppy eyes and I have no choice but to help her. I checked her schedule and saw that we have exactly the same classes. "Same schedule with me, come one let's go to our class." I grabbed her hand and went straight to our classroom. The teacher was just sitting there wait for the bell to ring.
"Miss, this is my cousin, she's new here and also will be taking this class." I handed my teacher her schedule and gestured me to take a seat. The bell finally rang and just in time, Peter was taking his seat. I smirked at his sight, catching his breath. We all settled down, and our teacher introduced my cousin, "Class this is miss Wendy, she is Bell's cousin and she will be joining our class from now on." Everyone was making comments about how can Wendy be so beautiful while I was just an average girl who is practically a lesbian in their eyes. Even my best friend, Peter was too busy looking at her. "Bell, since you two are cousins can you be a dear and help her tour around the sc----"But my teacher was interrupted by, "Miss I'll do it, I'm pretty much sure that Bell here is busy right?" Peter eyed me saying that I have to flow with it. I just nodded in response. Wendy was already taking her seat which was just 2 seats away from me and Peter.
You look like a puppy that just saw a bone for the first time. You never looked at me like the way you are looking at Wendy.
For some reason, I started to feel as if my heart was aching all over and I can't help but to take glances to Wendy and Peter. He was like drooling all over her, and Wendy being her usual self was blushing and giggling. I quickly averted my gaze and just focused on our lesson.
Why do I feel like I just lost to a competition?
Lunch soon came and Peter and Wendy were still busy talking and teasing each other. I on the on other hand was heading my way to the library. I have to keep myself busy and occupied for our research project. While I was still busy writing I cannot help myself but to imagine Peter and Wendy always together. Has he already forgotten that I am his best friend? Why am I feeling this? He's just my best friend.....or is just he looks at me that way? Before I knew it, I was already starting to like Peter.
Night came, and I was just busy preparing our dinner while still making my assignments. As I was cooking, I felt a pair of hands snake around my waist, "Bell, you've been working so hard. I'll continue the cooking while you do your homework." My dad then let go of my waist and guided me towards the table to finish my assignments. I felt my little brother tag my arm and gave me a piece of candy, he then leaned in and kissed my cheek. I smiled and did my work. The night soon got deep and it was already bed time for all of us.
