Love Stories Over A Cup Of Coffee

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"P...P'Ohm," yes ladies and gentlemen, I agreed to call him P'Ohm, and him calling me his Nong, for the sake of...ugh...to be honest I do not know. I just want to agree to what he says.

P'Ohm is standing in front of the coffee shop. He's wearing our uniform: navy blue plants, white polo with navy blue necktie. His backpack is hanging on his right arm. Hands on his pocket. Looks like a boyfriend waiting for his girlfriend...WHAT? AM? I? THINKING?

I do not know why but it seems to me that he does not have any expression. I mean, it seems like he seldom smile or frown. But his eyes are expressive, I must say. His eyes kinda tell you of what he is feeling but at the same time leave enough room for him to remain an enigmatic person.

He looked at me when I called him. He smiled with his eyes, I'm sure of it, so I smiled back.

"P'Ohm, what are you doing here?" I asked him as if I do not know what he is going to say.

It took him a while to respond, as if ensuring that he will say the right words.

"Your coffee shop is on my way to school, might as well fetch you. I might get some tips while we are on our way, n-nong." Then he looked away and started walking. I feel like he is not yet that comfortable calling me nong. How cute! (Oops, I should not be saying that hahaha).

We are silent while walking. If this is another person, I might feel awkward, well I did feel awkward when we introduced ourselves, but the silence that we have now isn't awkward. And I like this kind of silence that I can have with only a few people. It gives me time and space on my own while enjoying the company of someone.

It seems like he isn't bothered by the silence as well. He is silently walking beside me. He is not looking at his phone to distract himself from the silence. He's looking straightforward.

Now that we are standing side by side, I realized he is very tall. Or maybe I'm just too small.

Beep.beep.beep.

A text message from Mild.

Mild: Flukeeeeee I cannot eat with you this morning. My mother came to town and she wants me to have breakfast with her. Sorry!!! I'll make it up to you!

Mild: Or do you want to join us?

Fluke: It's okay, I'll just

Before I even finish what I was typing, I felt P'Ohm's hand grabbing my left hand. He pulled me towards him until our bodies touched and our faces almost hit each other.

He's looking at me in the eyes and all I could do is to look back. I want to feel afraid because why did he do that all of a sudden? But it also feels warm? What? Warm.

"P'Ohm?" That's all what I said. He looked behind me and he nodded as if telling me to look what's behind me.

I looked back and I saw it. The street light is still green. Gosh, Fluke, you almost killed yourself!

I looked back at P'Ohm and gave him a very very shy smile.

"I'm sorry, Phi!" Out of frustration and shame, I even closed my eyes and slightly bowed by heard while saying my apologies.

P'Ohm let go of me and said that it's okay while he started walking again.

Flukeeeeeeeeee. You are the senior here!!! Why does it seems like you are the one to be taken care of. When did I stop knowing about crossing streets? Huhuhu. I should be serving as an example for him but...Flukeeeee be a senior, okay? Be a responsible senior. Don't be like your mentor. You must teach Ohm everything he needs to know to survive college! Be there to support him. Be the source of strength for him. You know how hard it is to go on with college life without any guidance. You can do it!!!!