Everything I wanted her to know.

Acceptance.

 After such a hectic weekend, it was finally time to go to school again. I hoped that whatever happened that day would not make our relationship uncomfortable. I was quite worried about that. But I was even more worried about the fact that the guys in the class knew about the relationship. Although they had not referenced it to the in the class while the teacher was still there, I was worried that that day would come and it will be a fucking uncomfortable moment for me. Anyway I cleared my mind and did a bit of exercise to feel refreshed. The morning was cloudy and gave off a mysterious vibe. 

After I was done with my meal, I took my bag and headed to school. It was a boring walk until I met Natasha near the post office again. This time I wanted to surprise her. So I sneaked behind the post office and approached her silently. She had no idea where I was and was constantly looking at the watch. I approached her ears and said, "Boo." in a mysterious tone. She dot so scared that she nearly jumped and rushed off. Then she turned to me and looked at me with an pout on her face. She shouted at me and called me an idiot. She got extremely angry with me and I had to convince her to forgive me throughout the trip to school. I bought her chocolates, but still she seemed angry. 

Then on the way, we met Ryan and Claudia. Claudia saw the tired look on my face and questioned, "What happened Raph? Is everything alright? You look kinda down today."

I replied, "Well, its just that I pulled a small harmless prank on Natasha and she has been angry with me since then. I tried to convince her but she still has not forgiven me. All I did was scare you while you were waiting for me. So, please forgive me. I am ready to do anything for your forgiveness."

Natasha smiled and said, " But I have already forgiven you."

"When? ", I inquired.

She said, "The very moment you looked at me with those sad puppy eyes and gave me a bar of chocolates. I accepted the chocolates and hence I accepted your sorry."

"What sort of logic is that." I asked.

"The one that guys cannot understand and every man in the world wants to be able to understand." ,she replied.

At school, the classes went on as usual. Since the exams were closing up, everyone was highly attentive in the classes and the teacher were also giving it their best. During the lunch break, Ryan approached me and whispered to my ear, "Hey dude, I have something to ask you. Can you meet me at the garden after lunch. And come alone, don't bring Natasha."

I nodded and accepted his request. After we had lunch, I went to the classroom and was about to head to the garden. Then suddenly someone poked me and called my name. I was shocked as it was a voice I recognized well. It was the girl whose seat was right beside mine. Although we had actually never talked and I didn't even know her name, she called me. I approached her and asked, "Yes. What is it ?"

She ignored the fact that I had no idea what her name was and that I had chosen to just approach her without using her name. She asked me to help her with a question. She showed me the book and pointed it to question number 31. I carefully read the question and explained it to her. Then I solved the question and showed it to her. Then she requested for my contact number. She said, "I am not so good in studies. So, can you help me out a bit when I call you? Don't worry, I won't take much of your time and I promise it would not feel as if I am distracting you." I gave her my cell number and was about to head to the garden. Then she called my name and said, "By the way, my name is Evangeline.". That was a bit awkward moment, but it didn't matter as no one was around. Then I looked at her and said, "I'll keep that in mind." Then I rush to the garden.

Ryan was standing there and waiting for me. I approached him and said, "I am sorry. I got into a weird situation in the classroom. So, why did you call me here?"

He replied, "Listen carefully and don't share this information to anyone. Especially Natasha and Claudia. So, I like a girl. I mean really really like a girl and I want to ask her out. How should I do it? You are the only one close to me. So, help me out here man."

I replied with a smug look on my face, "Oh, looks like someone is getting the feeling of youth. Well, let me get this straight. I have no idea on how you can do so. But I will just tell you this. Just go straight to her look straight in the eye and convey your feelings to her. Act strong and don't be too harsh."

"Is that it? ", Ryan asked.

"I guess so. It worked fine with me and Natasha. Although Claudia had already done most of the thing in our case." I replied.

During the last class of the day, the teacher made a joke relating to couples, high school couples in general. The entire class laughed, but then hell broke lose. A guy randomly indicated the talk to me and Natasha and that was the most fucked us situation. I was literally sweating when the teacher looked at me. But then he didn't really say anything. Later on while we were doing our assignments, he approached me and whispered to me in my ears, "Your secret is fine with me. For people your age, it is the to enjoy youth. I cannot say that I want to be young again once I have already grown to an old man. So, live it while you have it."

I nodded positively and felt being connected to the teacher. Later that day, while the four of us were in the library, Claudia begged Natasha and I to help her in her studies. So, we proposed a group study session in the weekends. Ryan tagged along with us in that idea. So, we discussed on a place to meet and the time. We decided to meet at the "le cafe boutique" at 10 am and planned to study for 4 hours. According to their interpretation, the cafe was quite empty and had a special section for group study. 

Then we walked back home. On the way back, I asked Ryan, "So, when are you going to confess the girl? "

He replied, "Before we have our group studies."

I smiled and then we continued with the general conversation of bitching about the teachers and the school. 

(Next Chapter : Group study.)