Wilted Lily [A L Love Story]

[Chapter 4]Confusion

Chapter 4 – Confusion

                It’s been a week scene I’ve been here and still I haven’t spoken a word. No matter how long it’s been I just can’t seem to feel safe. Every time I hear someone’s footsteps crossing pass my bedroom door I feel the need to hold my breath… but thankfully I haven’t cried since the first day here…well other than today.

                There was something about being in an empty room, being here alone and weak. I hugged my knees as I sat on the ground, water coming out of my eyes like a stream. I dug my head into my legs and gripped tighter on my blue jeans. My heart felt like it was jumping out of my chest, and my neck pulse was thumping loudly.

                I didn’t think about how the cameras were in the room, and truthfully the thought would have just made me cry even more. I didn’t know that Ryuzaki saw me in this state and wanted to comfort me, I was clueless about many things back then. I didn’t know until I heard a light knock on the door.

                I glanced up after wiping my wet eyes to see Ryuzaki open the door. I forced a smile as he approached with two slices of cake. “I thought this would cheer you up.” His voice was his usual but something about his seemed different…he seemed worried. He reached out handing it to me and I gladly took it.

                After getting up of the floor I sat on the couch next to Ryuzaki, he smiled at me then took his strawberry and placed it on my plate. I stared at it a little shocked and I felt my face get warm, “Th-thank you…” my voice slipped out, it was quiet but he could hear me because how close we were.

                “Good to see that you are talking.” Ryuzaki’s tone was a little kinder than usual, I liked it. I took a small bite trying to not focus on him to much because I was blushing a whole lot. Something about him made me feel comfortable…and for a moment I actually forgot about all my pain.

“Lily?” He was now sitting facing me, so close that I could feel his hot breath on my skin. I stared at him confused and a little startled. My eyes were locked onto his as if there was a spell cast on me.

“Are you feeling okay?” He put the back of his left hand on my forehead and tilted his head, “You’re not warm...but you look a little flushed.” His lips formed into a slight frown and his eyes looked worried.

                I blushed even more and shook my head. What is wrong with me, I can’t seem to pull myself together…I’m not upset anymore but yet I feel nervous and awkward.

Ryuzaki backed up and sat down in his normal way. He pressed his thumb to his lip and looked a little confused. I tried not to stare at him but I couldn’t stop myself, I was wondering what was on his mind…and why did he look so puzzled. Once he looked at me I looked down though trying to look as if I was focusing on my cake.

I lifted the strawberry he gave me to my lips but what I heard out of Ryuzaki’s mouth. “Would you like to go to a coffee shop with me tomorrow?” He looked over at me and smiled.