Will They Meet Again?

4. So It's Her

Daniel's POV

I went downstairs in morning for breakfast. As usual everyone were already in the dining hall. I was still occupied with yesterday's memories. I went down in the hope of finding her when I found her room door locked.

As I descended down the stairs, everyone's attention shifted on me. My parents greeted me and John came running towards me. I nodded towards them and others. Then I scanned the whole room. Then my gaze stopped at a girl.

My eyes widened in shock. A faint smile crept on my face.

It's her! It's really her. I'm so happy to find her.....why am I so happy again? I dunno but I'm happy. Anyway compose yourself man, people are watching.

I momentarily studied her. She was in a light flowy white dress. Loose hairs with a few strands framing her face. She was looking so cute with her sleepy face which had a faint pink colour on it. She didn't look directly at me. Then I turned to Maria who was next to her.

Maria smiled at me.

Hey hey, don't smile at me out of the blue, not when she is here....damn what am I thinking again? And why?

"Good morning Daniel", Maria said. At least that girl beside her now know my name.

I nodded.

"Daniel this is Kim"

"Kim this is Daniel", Maria introduced her.

So her name is Kim....wait Kim? That Kim? She is new here from some country. All the boys yesterday were telling me about her. This is bad. All the boys took a liking in her. Wait, why do I care?

But I can barely contain my excitement, now that I know her name and she knows mine!

So it's her. I've known her name and a few things about her all this time yet I didn't put an ounce of my brain cells into thinking of the possibility that she might be the new girl. Aish...this super chaotic brain of mine!

After introduction, she looked at me with her deep black eyes. She paused for some moments thinking something. I wish I knew what she was thinking.

"Good morning Daniel. Nice to meet you", Kim said.

She talked to me. Her voice was a bit raspy as she was still sleepy. It was a sweet voice, I felt warmth crept into me when I heard it.

"Morning. Nice to meet you too, Kim", I replied. This was the first time I talked too after showing up. I loved saying her name. My mouth said that on its own. All eyes were on us. She was now in limelight because I replied her.

Well, get used to that baby.

Maria then suddenly exclaimed when she saw her bandaged ankle.

I looked down to see it. As soon as I saw it, I froze.

Fresh blood stained the white bandage.

My heart broke. I couldn't see it. I can't watch her in this state. Not this....

I wanted to grab her, carry her in my arms, settle her down on couch and tend to her wound.

"Oh it's just a small wound. I scratched myself yesterday", she said.

So it's just a small scratch. That's what you call it. Why do you do that? At least take good care of yourself.

After everyone gave her some words of wisdom. John told us that he will take her.

Wait where are you taking her? Who are you to take her away from me?
My heart shouted.

Stop shouting at yourself, you dysfunctional organ. Where the hell were you all these years? I shouted back at my heart.

After some time they came back. She had a new bandage. So John touched her feet, cleaned the wound and tied a new bandage? This too much for me to take.

We had breakfast. She talked with all of them. My parents seemed to like her which is a good thing I thought. That way I won't have much trouble in future.

Future.... where the hell are my thoughts going?

I kept stealing glances at her all the time.

After breakfast we went to sit in the garden and relax. We all sat down. I sat nearly next to her. She seemed happy. My friends were chatting with her too much. I was kinda pissed off by that.

They all went inside after talking. She still sat there alone... that's what she thought. She looked at the sky and smiled. I was mesmerized by her.

I was going through morning news on my cell phone when she tried to get up but she couldn't due to her injury. She tried again but this time she fell. Yes...and she fell in my arms. My heart started beating like anything. I was momentarily shocked but recovered soon and looked down at her face. I held her tightly.

She looked up too in shock. She struggled to free herself and get up. My grip was strong so she couldn't do that. She then tried again this time with more force but I subconsciously tightened my grip more.

I didn't want to let her go. I wanted her to stay. I wanted her to stay just like that in my arms so I could protect her from getting hurt again.

She was still struggling and heart gave in. I released my grip.

She tried to get up and fell again. She was embarrassed. She looked so cute. I wanted to poke her cheeks.

I can keep doing this forever girl.

I'm actually loving this.

Hey this isn't the time to think that. Hurry up and help her.

"Looks like you need help", I said.

She nodded.

I helped her up. She wanted to run away embarrassingly but her ankle gave away. I smiled at her embarrassment. I then took her inside .

Greame and John waved at her and asked her to sit beside them but I ignored them and carried her past them.

What are you idiots thinking? Can't you see I'm with her? I'm not so foolish to hand her to you morons.... I don't want to hand her to anyone else.

I settled her down on couch beside Maria.

She thanked me. I was happy at that.

"Don't wander around too much own your own and don't go falling around in others' arms", I said. I managed to say that in a cold voice. I don't want to speak coldly to her though.

"Also you guys don't bother her", I said to the boys.

Did you get it? I said stay away from her or else I'll kill you stupids.

After making myself clear, I went upstairs to my room. I smiled widely when I remembered what happened today.

I finally got to know her. She is not like what I thought. She rather don't want to attach herself with us. She just lay stress upon those who behave well with her and really care about her friends. I figured that she didn't have much friends. She is shy and not too much outspoken. She doesn't bother anyone and doesn't like to be bothered also. But she is a strong character who have high ideals and goals, I can feel that.

She is really interesting. She has some different sides to her as well. She gets totally lost in her own world and is carefree, vulnerable and funny.

I feel alive and full of energy like a high school kid. I'll be a good friend to her I thought.

Yes, a friend.