When We Meet Again

Chapter 19

Chapter 19

NATE

It has been four days since the incident and I did my best to avoid from bumping into Shy. I didn’t want her to have that guilty feeling whenever she saw me. I know she’s doing the same thing too. After the incident, both Shy and I stayed in our own room. I would only come out from the room to get something to eat or for a drink, but I can’t bear without looking at her at all. So, I would quietly peek into her room through the bathroom door, making sure she’s ok and middle of the night I would wake up and quietly sneak into her room to make sure that she’s asleep and comfortably tucked in bed before planting a kiss on her forehead.

For the past two days Shy had gone and came back from college with Zara, our next door neighbour but Shy didn’t realise that I’ve been following her every move from a distance, making sure she’s safe. 

This morning I saw her hugging Zara when they exited from the car. She must have told Zara about us. From far I could see Shy looked terrible. She looked so fragile and sad. I know she has problem closing her eyes at night just like me. Is she thinking about me too? Does she dream about me whenever she goes to sleep? Does she missing me as much as I’ve been missing her? Or can it be she’s still feeling guilty for betraying and cheating her boyfriend? Shit. I wished I could tell her to her forget him and leave him because he doesn’t seem to care about her at all, but I don’t want to be called selfish.

After my first class, I quickly walked over to Shy’s class trying to catch a glimpse of her but I couldn’t find her anywhere.

“Hey Nate,” her friend seductively acknowledge me. I looked her. She’s the girl who kissed me at the party.

I gave her a friendly smile and asked, “Hey. Did you see Shy?”

She pouted her lips, “No. She was in this morning but asked to excuse herself a few minutes later. She looked horrible.” Moving closer to me she whined, “You’ve promised to call me.”

I was about to answer her when I saw Claudia walking towards me, “Hey, Nate,” she greeted, “Shy not feeling well. She’s gone home,” she told me before I could even ask.

“Do you how she’s gone back?” I asked concernedly.

“She said she’s taking a cab back,” she replied.

“Thanks, Claudia, bye,” and I rushed towards my car ignoring Shy’s friend who was calling my name.

“Nate,” yelled Zara when I reached my car. She has got out from her car walking towards me. “Are you going home?” she asked.

“Yeah,” I nodded, “Shy not feeling well and she’s gone home by herself. I need to check on her,” I told her.

“No, she didn’t go back herself,” she shook her head, “I’ve sent her home. I saw her walking out from her class and luckily my class was cancelled. She’s having a fever I think. I wanted to take her to the clinic but she’s refused. She even refused letting me stay with her until you’re back,” she explained.

“Thank Zara,” I hugged her. “I’m going back now. I’ll take care of her.”

“I know you will,” she smiled sweetly letting me go. I opened the door of my car when she called me again, “Nate, I hope she’s realised how lucky she is.”

I smiled and waved at her. I love Zara like my own sister. I’ve known her since I’ve came to this college. She’s stunning, amazing and caring. Everyone in college loves her because she always willing to offer her assistance regardless what religion or races you are. 

Once I reached home I immediate went to Shy’s room. I knocked on the door but no answer. I turned the knob and found the door was unlocked. I entered and found she’s lying on her bed. Her bag and books were besides her. She must be feeling very weak that causes her to slump into bed with everything.

She opened her eyes slowly when she felt me touching her feverish forehead, “Nate?” she asked weakly.

“Yes, it me,” I told her, “You’re having a fever Shy. You need to go to the clinic. I’ll take you there, ok?”

She nodded her head weakly trying to get up, “No, don’t get up. I’ll carry you,” I said told her. She immediately wrapped her arms around me without a word while I carried her to the car.

 

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SHY

I woke up with a dim light in my room. I touched my head and realised there’s a towel there. I looked at my side table and saw my medicine and mugs on the side table. I sit up and saw Nate was sleeping on the recliner opposite the bed. He really took care of me while I’m sick. I thought I was dreaming about him taking care of me God, I love this guy. I really, really love him and this time I’m already sure who my heart desire.

All a sudden he woke up and saw me looking at him. He immediate got up from his seat and came towards me. “How are you feeling?” he asked touching my forehead. God, I love it when he touches me tenderly like this.

I smile at him, “Better,” I said softly.

“Are you hungry?” he asked concernedly. “You want something to eat?”

“No, I just want a drink,” and he immediately took the mug and help me to drink the water. I realised that I’m not wearing the same clothes.

I looked at him shyly and asked, “You’ve changed my clothes?”

He shook his head, “No, Zara did. She came to visit you while you were sleeping and I asked her to change it for you,” he explained.

I smiled, “Thanks. Can I know what the time now is?”

He looked at his watch, “It’s 2.00 in the morning. Go back to sleep, you need your rest,” he told me tenderly and adjusting my pillow before I laid my head on it.

“You need your rest too,” I’ve told him.

“Don’t worry,” he smiled, “I’ll sleep on the recliner. Just wake me up if you need anything.”

“Sleep here with me Nate,” I said to him shifting my body to the side giving him the space to sleep besides me.

He hesitated, “Please,” I pleaded softly.

He nodded and laying down besides me facing up looking at the ceiling. I could feel he’s feeling uncomfortable and awkward. Without saying anything to him I moved his left arm and shifted my body closer to him and rested my head on his chest with my arms draped around his waist. He stiffen his body and inhaled deeply as if unsure what to do. I could hear his heart beating so fast and loud. Does this mean his heart also beat differently whenever he touches me? Does this mean he really desire for me? I closed my eyes and after a while I felt his hands wrapped securely around me pulling me closer to him. Hmm, tonight I going to sleep with a big smile on my face.