Young Love

Chapter 1

I remembered that day, the day I first saw her, A windy afternoon on the entrance of my school. I was a freshman back then all I knew was that I wanted to know her, be a friend with her and to make the long description short... I like her. It was like many young people says when they saw someone they like the first time; "It's love at first sight." .

She's pretty with a sweet smile, a short girl with a slim body type, A girl that made everybody stop and stare for a while. I'll admit that I was also stucked on that moment but unfortunately I didn't had the courage to talk to her.

Everyday after that day, I always saw her on the library alone and reading books. Because of that, I also pretended to be reading in the library just to see her and sometimes I felt like she noticed me somehow. I always picked a place that has a good view of her face then grabbed any book preferably a wide book that can be used as a covering in order for me not to be caught looking at her.

Sometimes, I wanted to ask her why she was always alone in the library but still I didn't have the courage to do it. All I can do was to see the girl I like from a distance.

But one day, the library was crowded and all tables are full but her place has three seats available. I don't know if that was a sign or what but it was a win or go home situation for me. Left the library or sat in front of her, well, I chose to stay and to sat in front of that pretty girl.

The table can be occupied by eight persons, She and four other persons was the total sum in that table and I knew she was not with them as she was isolated with them.

I approached them, acting that I was too innocent if there was some guys that reserved the seats.

"Excuse me? May I sit?" As I said those words, she gazed her eyes directly to mine which made me nervous.

A girl with a ponytail told me that there was not anyone seated. I sat, then noticed the pretty girl turned back her attention to the book she was reading.

I got thirty minutes to pretend that I was really in the library to study, found a book but that time I got a smaller book because she was only at arms length and started my secret hobby... to see her, my CRUSH.

I am an Irregular student, that's why I barely hang out with others and decided to see her everytime instead.

The time flew, the other four guys on the table already left and I still had fifteen minutes more.

My heart was beating fast, I didn't knew what to do then I peeked at her and I'm surprised that she caught my eye looking at her.

Again. I looked away.

"Hey" She said, as she gently tapped the table to call my attention.

I faced her, smiled and my lips locked tight. Yeah! It was weird but I was really that dam nervous when she said "hey" to me.

"Something wrong with me?" She added, her left eyebrow raised.

"Nothing, I-- I was just accidental--" I stammered but she cut me out.

"Relax, okay? I need to go to class already." She stood up then stopped beside me and reached her open hand. "Nice meeting you ??"

I cleared my throat before answering. "My name? ugh-- Phil short for Phillip."

She smiled at me while saying her name. "Madelaine, but Mads or Laine will do. Bye Phil."

"Bye Mads." I watched her disappeared through the door and just like that she was gone.

I closed my hand hard for a courageous risk I took but could it be possible to go further.

The next day, I saw her again then I sat beside her and we exchanged stories with each others. That made the start of a friendship that grew from time to time we see each other.

Two months after, I decided to take a risk again in the form of asking her for a date and luckily she accepted my invitation.

We went out always on our free days, She never failed to make me smile and I never failed to surprise her. In short, We made sure each other was always happy.

I can still remember the date, it was on 21st of september when she finally agreed to be my girl, the day that I will never forget and the day I can always treasure in my heart.

It was an evening, I brought her to a mini cruise experience by the bay and had dinner with her. After that, I knew at eight in the evening, there will be a fireworks show that can be seen by the passengers of the mini cruise.

She asked me curiously. "Why?"

I replied. "What?"

"You kept on tracking the time by your watch. something wrong?" She held my hands, I can feel in that moment how she cared for me.

I didn't answer back, waited for a few seconds and as the fireworks started, I asked her "It's beautiful right? You and the fireworks is the same and I, like a child will always be amaze with that magical fireworks. They way it explodes in the air, the way they were created to entertain and the way they changed the moods of people. I love seeing you the way you are, the way you smile and the way you changed my life without noticing it. Madelaine Quijano, I love you. Will you be my firework?"

I never, never expected to received a tight hug from her, I was expecting a chuckle or a laugh but she didn't, all she did was to hug me tightly and tears began to fall in her eyes.

"Thank you for making me smile, laugh and love. I love you kid." She said as I can feel her shaking because of joy.

"Kid?"

"I'll be your firework, Kid."

I hugged her tight also because of what she said, I'm so happy to hear that that I forgot some people were looking at us and clapping as they noticed our sweetness.

We let go of the warm hug we shared together. The fireworks was still there, it was a ten minutes show. We looked at each others eyes and slowly, We kissed like no one was watching.

Who cares right? If it's real then you should not be ashamed of it.

Until this day, I'm still with her and we're enjoying our lives together.

"It's great to go back to a time where I finally faced the fears and hesitations I had. I love to think that risks, sometimes is an opportunity of a lifetime." - Phillip John R. Gonzalgo