Unknown(1)

City Lights

Tomorrow is my first day in college. I know I'm pretty young to be in college. I'm just smart to pass all the higher subjects. I'm not happy about it. They all hate because they think I'm too boastful. Anyway, I'm not hoping that they're gonna like me. I can live by my own anyway. As I think of the possible things to happen tomorrow, the image of that man starts to formulate in my mind. Who is he? I can hear that question even inside my dreams.

I woke up with the sunshine on my face and the alarm that keeps on bothering my sleep. I stood up to make my bed, take a shower and eat my breakfast. I made a tea as well to make me calm for a day. My school is waiting. As I took my first step on that school, I saw the image again. I got used to think of that image to calm myself down. I hate looking at other people's faces. I feel like they want to eat me alive. I shook my head, gather all my strength to get inside and face my first subject. I was the only person inside that classroom. I chose the seat beside the window. While i was waiting, the image keeps on popping out of my head. I hate this. I wish Sam was here. I didn't even notice that people start coming in to take the same class. My eyes widen as I see that person again. It's the guy that keeps on appearing in my dreams. My heart starts to beat so fast and I don't even know how to breathe anymore. I saw the teacher come in as I try to hold my composure.

"Good morning everybody, today we have two new people in the family. " I heard her say it with such very innocent voice. "Ciara Scarlet and Mr. steele please stand up and introduce yourselves to everybody. Please feel at home." Shit I almost forget about this part.

I stood up and looked at him. His name is steele? He's no longer a stranger to me. I noticed a smile started to draw on my face. I did not even hear the teacher calling me.

"Ciara, please introduce yourself." She said with a smile.

"Hi, I'm Ciara Scarlet." I don't know what to say next so I waited till the teacher say something.

"Uh. Ciara tell us more about you. How old are you and where are from." She said with a confused look.

I gather myself and tried to talk. " Hi I'm Ciara, I'm 18 and I'm from Hokkaido." and again, I don't know what to say so I stopped.

"Wow you're pretty young to be in college. I heard a lot of good things about you. You may now take your seat" she smiled as she gave her look to Steele.

"So Mr. Steele, It's your turn."she smiled at him as well. She's so soft and young.

He stood up and start to talk. " Don't call me steele. My name is Axel Steele I'm 20 and don't ask me where I'm from." he said coldly. He looked at me as he sat down.

Time is so fast. It's time to go home. I've been sitting in class like no one is around. I can feel the cold wind touching my skin.I should've brought my Jacket.It wasn't this cold earlier. As I walk down the hallway, I felt something strange. I think someone is following me. I hate this kind of feeling. It's almost 6:00 pm and the city lights starts to appear in my eyes. It's so beautiful from the place where I am standing now. I was planning to stop by when I hear a cracking noise from my back. I looked behind me and saw Axel. My heart won't stop beating.

"What are you doing here?" he said with a cold voice.

"If you want me to leave, then I'll go." I replied.

"Did I tell you to leave? I'm just asking you. This is my place. It's strange that someone is standing right in my favorite Spot." he said while he walks towards me.

"This is where my mom left me and she promised that she will be back." I saw a smile on his face fade away as he continue. " It's a shame that until now I'm still waiting." he released a big breath as he looked at me.

"What's your name?" he asked.

"I'm Ciara, I'm sorry about standing right in your favorite spot. To be honest, I'm new here and I'm just passing by." I said with hesitation.

"No, It's fine. It's good to have a company in this quiet night. I'm Axel" He smiled as he offer his hand to me. His smile is so pure.I'm feeling weird inside.

"Nice to meet you. Well, I got to go now. See you tomorrow."

"wait , please stay for a while. I know you want to look at the view as well.you can come here anytime." he said.

"Uhh... okay thanks." I stayed there for a while. Our conversation is getting longer that I didn't even notice the time. He was so interesting and kind. His eyes are familiar. I think I met him before. When I was talking to him, I feel safe and comfortable. That's the first time that felt like I'm alive after all. It was 10 in the evening when we went home. He is also living in the same building where I live. He said that I am always welcome to visit him when I feel so alone. I told him the same thing. His apartment is just five doors behind my mine. The world is so small. After that day when I saw him walk, he was the only image I see inside my head. Sometimes my nightmare fade away when his image appears.