Parallel Lines

Detour

Time passed by quickly and there are already many things happened.

Besides of having new friends and hang outs with different people, I get to know Olivia more and we're messaging each other back and forth for the couple of days now. I made a connection.

As I was reading our conversation from days ago, someone sat beside me and it was Paulo. He greeted me with a grin on his face and I already know what it means.

"Are you and Olivia dating already?"

That question dropped like a bomb as I literally feel that my face heats up. I noticed that Jacob joined the conversation, as well as Shaun. Well, these guys knew that I like her since we're all bros and we all respect our own personal opinions.

"W-What? N-No. Well, I-I guess? Y-Yes? But I'm not sure that she likes me that way I like her ya know." I said and the three of them teased me

"I'm happy that you have this connection with her, bro." Jacob said and I remember that this motherfucker dated her.

"What is like to date Olivia?" I asked. Shaun excused himself to go to the bathroom, left me, Paulo and Jacob gossiping about things that I want to know. Shaun's acting weird lately, but it doesn't matter. He might just have some personal probs.

"Well, we didn't last that long because she told me that her grades are too low to have a relationship. I understand that and I know that we're too young to go deep intensely you know and I know the fact that I'm not providing everything that she needs to feel. Something like that."

"You guys lasted for three months, right?" Paulo asked

"Yeah, but it's alright, we had fun and we don't hold grudges because during those time, we're like best friends and like I said, we're too young to go intensely in love and I respect her decision about it." Jacob clarified.

I nod and I somehow feel relieved that they are not together anymore.

"So what are your plans, Mike? It seems like you have this big chance to officially date her, huh?" Paulo teased and Jacob chuckled. I can feel that my face heats up again.

"I doubt it. I heard that Olivia likes one of Felix' friends, Greyson." Jacob said and it somehow crashed my world.

"Y-You sure? How'd you know? You asked her?" Paulo asked, getting curious too.

"No. Isn't it obvious? They're seatmates and the way Olivia save Greyson from the recitation is beyond a 'kind classmate' would do. I certainly know that she likes him."

"Bro, Mike likes Olivia. Stop doing shizz in his head."

I went quiet. Well, I'm not sure about it but we're chatting like twice or thrice a week to check each other out or just ask each other about school. Does she really like those kind of guy?

My insecurities kicked in. Shit.

I know that I'm not that attractive, I'm not that good in flirting or some shit but I'm hoping that she'll like me back as we continue this kind of connection we have.

"That's okay, bro. There are still a lot of girls in this world and we're too young to be that kind of loyal and faithful partner. We can still have the best chicks ya know."

"All I know is that Mike's not like you, Jacob."

"I'm not making Mike feel horrible, bro. I just want to warn him about things unseen by our naked eye."

-

Everybody went outside except me. It's our break time and I'm not in the mood to be with some of my friends because I might hear some unexpected things again.

It doesn't change the way I like Olivia or how I see her. I mean, she doesn't even know that I like her and we're not dating yet. And I also know that the guy she likes doesn't like hee back so I'm a bit... safe? a relieved? It doesn't matter, as long as we have this connection.

I heard footsteps coming in and I saw Shaun carrying a bag of candies. I slight nod at him as a greeting and he returned the bro thing. I was shocked as he stopped on Olivia's chair. He put the candies inside her bag and suddenly walked away. That left me frozen on my chair. I'm just staring at her bag, having an urge to take the candies out and put it away when she suddenly came in.

shit.

I quickly looked away and pretend that I'm doing something on my phone.

"W-Who put this in my bag?" I heard her say. I glanced at her and she's looking at me confused with the pack of candies on her hand.

"Who put this in my bag?" she asked to me

My hands began to tremble again. Shit. Shit. Shit.

Should I tell her the truth? Should I lie? But Shaun's my friend, but I like Olivia, too.

"S-Shaun gave it to you." I stuttered and she still seem confused.

I can't lie to her and there's nothing wrong if I told her the fucking truth.

"What? Why?" she asked again

"W-Well, I-I don't know." I said and looked away.

"Oh, okay. Thank you, Mike." I heard her say and walk away.

I let out a loud sigh and rest my head on my desk. I feel exhausted because of it. Earlier, I heard that she likes Greyson, and now Shaun giving her things. How am I going to show that I like her? Geez. People are frustrating.

-

It's Saturday and I went to Jacob's house to play videogames and just have fun with my friends. I still haven't told everyone that I like Olivia because they might blow everything up. It's not that I don't trust them, well I literally don't trust them, I just don't want anyone tell her that I like her. I want that I'm the one who will tell my honest feelings for her you know. It would be romantic. Not now, but I can already tell sooner.

I was just chilling on the couch when my phone vibrates and saw that Olivia messaged me. My body was enlighten and I can feel how my blood rushes through my veins. My hands are still trembling. It always trembles when I'm excited or even nervous. I didn't tell to my friends so I just carry on messaging her.

Olivia: Hey Mike <3

My eyes widened and my heart beats quickly as I read the words one by one and stare at the heart emoji. Is this even real?

Mike: Hey, Olivia. What's up?

I hit send casually and waited for her reply.

Olivia: Nothing much. I just want to tell you something.

Her words made me curious so I replied quickly.

Mike: Really? What is it?

It took approximately ten seconds for her to reply.

Olivia: I like you, Mike.

I froze and just read her whole sentence on my phone. Are we dating now? Wait, what am I supposed to say? So is this the perfect timing to confess?

Mike: Honestly, I like you too, Olivia.

It made me more impatient because I want to know what will happen next. I just can't believe that I can call her mine now! The girl I've been daydreaming about, the girl I've been admiring for months is finally my girlfriend!

Olivia: God. I'm so sorry, Mike. Abigail took my phone from me and I didn't even know that she's already messaging you. Geez. I'm really sorry, Mike. I hope we're still friends :(