Sunset Love

Scars

When I first met him, I didn't know what to expect. He had this charm that attracted me right then and there, but I knew it was never going to happen...

I was in the same class as him, we sat right next to each other. I taught him science and he taught him math. Usually we would sneak in snacks into class and share them. This is what we will do almost every day. We also basically knew everything about each other, even though we weren't that close. Anyways, I didn't have a crush on him. We were just friends.... Until something happened.

Our class is air-conditioned, which meant it sometimes gets really cold. On one
of the days, I didn't bring my jacket. So... this happened.

"Liam, are you really cold?" Jonah asked in a very concerned tone

"N...n...no? Wh...what are y...you talking ab..bout?" I replied, trying to get my words together while probably freezing to death.

"Yes you are, I can see you shivering. Here, this will keep you warm." He wrapped his jacket around me and gave me a very assuring smile. My face turned red right away... then something sparked in me. Am I in love with him?

Till now, my mind has been revolving around that question. I've fallen for many guys but never did I thought I would fall for him. He made me feel special for that period of time. He made my heart beat faster than usual. He transported me to a place where, I felt wanted. Anyways, back to the story.

After that day, I felt different whenever I sat beside him. Things weren't the same. In class, I wouldn't even be paying attention, because all my attention would go onto him. I would just be staring at him all day without fail. Whenever he turned to look at me, I would turn away like nothing happened. It would be so embarrassing if he ever found out.

So from that day on, I can never stop thinking about him. He is sweet, charming, kind, funny, fun, nerdy but still hot. He is the perfect guy that I want to go out with, so, I asked him out.

On a Friday, I asked him out to study with me. I needed some help with my math and since he was good at it, why not right? We met at around 6pm and went to McDonald's. We sat down, took out our papers out and he began tutoring me.

"So to find this angle, you just need to use Sine Rule using this and this then you get your answer already" Jonah explained to me while I was there lost but finally understood.

"Ohhh I get it now haha! Thanks!" I thanked him while at the same time being proud because I finally got that question hehe

"Yay! You're already smart! You can do it!" he cheered me on.
While studying, I was writing a lot, until it became really vigorous. While writing, I didn't realise my sleeve went up a bit... exposing my scars.

"Liam, what are those scars?" Jonah asked, beginning to worry.

"Huh? Oh... they're nothing. A cat scratched me." I replied, trying to cover it up.

"No. Don't lie to me. I know those aren't scratches. Did you cut yourself? Liam... why?"

"Nevermind, let's not talk about this now..."

"No, we have to. This is concerning your..."

"Jonah, please stop. I really don't want to talk about it"

"Is it because you don't trust me?"

"It's not that... it's just...""

"No. Forget it. Nevermind. I have to go home now."

"Wait Jonah, I'm sorry. Please"

Without saying another word, he got up and left, leaving me. I've never felt so alone, my eyes started welling up with tears.