Parallel Lines

Glances

Three months passed and school is really one heck of a rollercoaster ride especially when you're studying in a prestigious school. Well, they expect excellent students studying in an excellent school.

As those months passed by, I really really had a chance to know Olivia more. And also make new friends around the class.

I was sketching because it's break time and this is what I always do while everyone is doing their nosy things a normal student would do. I can sense that someone is staring at me so I slightly lift my head and saw Olivia watching me draw an anime character. I looked away and froze at my chair. I guess nobody's noticing how my awkwardness radiates around. I can't help it but to rattle around like a snake. My body is trembling especially my hands as Olivia examine my drawing.

Shit.

"You're also watching this anime?" she asked enthusiastically and I can literally see how excited she was. It somehow made me calm but made me tremble more as she, as SHE, initiated a conversation. I can't help it but to stare at her. She's really pretty and I can already tell that she's a jolly person and very very very friendly. Before I could open my mouth, someone called out her name and she gently put my work down back to my desk and smiled at me, as if she was a bit sorry, then she walked away.

That moment got me from high to low but it was the best memory with her. I swear to God how precious that situation was.

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I can't stop thinking about her and it's already our afternoon class and she is still on my mind.

I was slightly listening to our teacher while daydreaming about her when Shaun, one of my best friends, whispered shout my name. I quickly looked at him on my right side and he handed out a paper with a drawing. It's the same series of anime that I drew earlier but different character. I asked 'why' and he handed out a piece of paper it says: 'Hand it to Olivia.'

It made me confuse but I still passed it over to some of our classmates until it got to Olivia.

I watched her as she examine the drawing. Some of her seatmates teased her and I can see how she admire the drawing. I looked at Shaun and he seem proud at the same time happy while looking at her too.

"W-What was that for?" I asked to Shaun and he glanced at me

"I drew Eren's titan form for her." he said and look at her again

"For what?"

"To show that I like her."

That made me quiet but I can't concentrate to the discussion. Am I in a competition? Or do I have the guts to compete with this fucking guy? I can't even tell if Olivia likes him.

That ruined my mood.

I can't compete. Not because he's my best friend, but because we're not even in a competition to compete with. I know that Olivia doesn't even know, well nobody knows that I like her, except Paulo. It's weird that what happened literally ruined my mood.

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It's already our dismissal yet I'm still inside our classroom with some of my friends and some classmates that are assigned to clean the classroom. This is what we usually do, playing games on our phones while I'm waiting for my sister.

We are all having fun when a group of varsities, to be specific, basketball players came. They used to be my friends but as I know to myself that I don't fit with them. I didn't mind their presence and I still carry on to what I'm doing.

"What's up, fat ass."

That was rude to start a conversation.

"Hey, I'm talking to you, Mike." I froze and glanced at the group. Some of them are chuckling and some are just plain rude.

"W-We're just playing, Felix." Jacob said and awkwardly laugh as the group chuckled.

"Asshole. I'm not talking to you. I'm talking to this fat ass." he glared at me and I was about to pee my pants.

"Hey, it's time to practice!" someone shouted and all of them went out of the room. Finally left us.

"Are you okay?" Jacob asked

I really am offended because I never really expect that they would treat me like a trash here after the 'friendship' we've been. I guess, people does change.

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My sister and I went home.

Same old shit that is going on around here.

"Mom. I don't want to go to school anymore." I said and my parents stare at me.

"Why? What happened?" My Mom asked, worried

"He's bullied." my sister answered bluntly and continued doing her assignment.

"And I don't want to go there anymore." I know that I'm a guy, but I'm really senstive. I'm aware of that, as well as my family. When it's offensive, it's painful. And you can not make fun of someone just because they don't look attractive to your point of view.

"Highschool is highschool, Mike. You can not change that. Just don't start a fight, okay? If they continue doing those things, tell it to me right a way."

My Mom is really a hero.

But that doesn't made me feel comfortable. But it's fine.

I went to our room and opened the group chat of our class. Someone is hyping up and I already saw Olivia's profile.

Olivia: Can someone please tell me what are the assignements for tomorrow?

Everyone just went quiet and only left her message seen by many while they continue on telling stupid stuff.

I felt sorry for her so I was about to message her to tell the assignments but she already messaged me first. I was shocked and at the same time happy. The problem earlier was not big of a deal anymore, at least.

Olivia: Hi, Mike. Sorry to interrupt but can you tell me our assignments?

My hands are trembling again and my heart is beating really fast. But I still manage to chat her properly.

Mike: As I can remember, we have this assignment on Mathematics that you have to bring a protractor and a compass :)

I hit send and she have seen my message quickly as it delivered. It made me more nervous because I might blow this up. This is like, a chance to directly talk to her!

Olivia: Really? Thanks, Mike. I like your drawing earlier by the way.

I can feel how my face heats up as I read every word she sent.

Mike: Gee. Thank you, Olivia :>

As I hit send again, she already have seen it again! FOR THE SECOND TIME!

Olivia: I hope you make more of it, Mike. Thank you and goodnight :)

I can't help it but to smile in front of my phone. It was the very first time that I talk to her like that and it is very unexpected! My day was not that bad at all.