Youth With You - Lisa Manoban x Female Reader (Short Story)

VI

January 01, 2018

New year, new life. Or new year, new me. That's what most people like to say. But for me, new year, same me, and new memories. For me, it's not actually the life itself that really matters, because a life with no memories is like a dull, and empty shell. So for me, it's the memories you make and how memorable you turn that life of yours are the components to make your living worth it.

The way you meet people and create wonderful memories are important to me. It's the type of memories that you would never forget. The ones where it'll be forever engraved in your mind and most specially, your heart. I love making those memories.

This new year would bring so much emotions to me and the people surrounding me. I'm not sure why but I just feel it. I just have this feeling that it's gonna be a roller coaster ride. And if one would ask me if I'm scared of it, I'd say no. Why? Simply because I know that I'll have those people that I treasure the most supporting me and cheering me on. I know that I won't be alone. And to those special people, please know that I would never leave you alone too. You will never be alone for you will always have me.

Speaking of the special people in my life, Ms. Manoban and I kept in touch during this long break. I don't know where I got my confidence to ask for her number and social media account but I just kinda did it. So almost everyday, we talk to each other. We talk and talk as if we are the best of friends since we were born. Funny because she's older than me. 5 years older to be exact. But who actually cares? Ms. Manoban's and I's perspective on life are on the same level. Maybe that's the reason why we easily connected with each other. And maybe, just maybe, that's the reason why I developed this small crush on her.

Ms. Manoban is like the sister, mom, best friend, and girlfriend I never had. Funny right? We have this whole crazy relationship. We debate about the smallest things. She cares for my wellbeing like a mom. I do care a lot about her too. We laugh with each other nonstop and share embarrassing stories. And we get clingy like lovers do. What a messy relationship right? But that's actually what I love about her and about being with her. I can be whoever I wanna be when I'm with her. And fortunately, it seems to me that she's like that with me too.

Ms. Manoban, you're one of a kind.

Lisa's POV

It's been more than a week since I last saw Y/N. Personally, I mean. Because even when she's in Korea and I'm over here in Thailand, we manage to talk every day. Sometimes, it's just through text. On some days, we call each other. But when I'm lucky enough, we video call one another so I still get to see that adorable face of hers. I actually started calling her munchkin these past few days which she argued with me about. Because according to her, "You're just two inches taller than me." That's her own words just to be clear. Whenever she says that, it'll be followed by a cute grumpy face of hers which only leads me to calling her munchkin even more.

Y/N is like a bear on the outside and a softer bear on the inside. She's that soft and pure. And that is why teasing her turns fun into a whole new level.

"What got you acting like a real munchkin right now?" I said to her as I see her pouting through the screen. It's currently 11:50pm of December 31 and I'm on my room, laying on my bed while I talk to this little ball of sunshine. My family is outside making some fireworks but I'd rather listen to Y/N's soothing voice than break my eardrum due to how loud the firecrackers and fireworks are.

"I'm gonna let that slide since I'm sad right now." The girl pouted even more making me look at her in amazement.

"Wae?" I asked her and she just whined.

"What's wrong?" I asked one more time with concern now written on my face.

As I waited for her to speak up, I grabbed my black hoodie because it's starting to get chilly inside my room.

Y/N then puckered her lips and hugged her favorite pillow. "I'm sad because I only get to see your beautiful face through this screen. Not to sound creepy but like I said before, you're way more gorgeous in personal."

I'm not gonna lie because there is no point in doing so. That statement from her made my heart do stunts and my stomach erupting with butterflies. Her sentence made my blood run on my face making my cheeks look like a pot of tomato sauce.

God, I'm so embarrassing.

I ducked my head down so she won't be able to see my current state. She'll tease me for it and that's the last thing I need right now. My heart won't calm down so she should not say another word.

A few more seconds have passed and her melodious laugh is beginning to be heard inside my room. Her angelic laugh filled my ears. This girl is going nuts for making me a blushing mess. She's enjoying this and I am sure of that.

"Yah! Stop that!" Instead of listening to me, this girl had the nerve to laugh even more.

"Eonnie." She called me out but I kept my head down.

"Eonnie please look at me." She pleaded with the best aegyo she could muster.

I shall not give in. I shall not give in. I shall not gi——

"Lisayahhhh." With that new name coming from her mouth plus her cute voice, my head snapped back to face the camera. There, I saw Y/N with all her fingers held up and a sweet smile on her face.

"What are you doing?" I asked but she just kept holding her fingers up but this time, she folds them one by one.

I made my phone stand on one of my pillows so I can rest my hand.

I tilted my head in confusion, silently watching the girl in front of me.

As soon as she folded her last finger, her smile grew wider. "Happy New Year, Eonnie. I'm glad that you are the first person that I saw in this new year. Now, I believe that you would be with me for the rest of this year and if you would let me, I'll be with you throughout this year too." I quickly looked at my phone's time and it indeed reads 12:00 am.

I can't help the big shy smile that started to grow on my face as I look back at her. Her shining eyes, her perfect lips that curves into a beautiful smile, and her relaxed features, that's what made my new year the best just as it started.

Y/N, I would love to have you not just in my whole year but also in my entire life. And I promise you, that I'll be with you as well.