The Gifted

Chapter Three

LESLIE

"This university doesn't treat their students equally. The lower you get, the lesser priority you will get." 

So that's the reason why there are only a few people here. They're still in their class waiting for their schedule. 

"Let's finish our food so we can go back to our room." I just nodded. 

Hmm. So, where is that man? I mean Leon? Does this mean he's also in section 1? 

I just shoved into my food and chugged my drink. We put our plates in the dish washing area and thanked the staff. 

Before we go out, Mikee asks for a minute to talk to his newly arrived friend from section 2. I saw that man standing alone. I approached him. 

I stood in front of him and he was elusively looking at me. I think I'm a bit fast to say that I like him. Am I wrong for liking him this early? 

I cannot stop looking at his deep eyes. I wanted to say something. I wanted to say my name. I am an extrovert but why do I feel timid standing in front of him? 

He just looked at me. I just stared at him. My mind went blank by just looking at him. I somehow felt an unexplained connection with him. I am confused. I want to say something, but someone's blocking it. I don't know who nor what.  We just stood there for almost 3 minutes already. Is it weird that we just looked at each other without saying anything? The more he looks at me, the deeper his eyes become and colder his aura becomes. 

"I'm Leslie" finally! I got the courage to introduce myself. 

Again, he looked at me. I don't know what he's thinking. Maybe he's mad? Irritated? Knowing that I've been meeting him since I got here in the university.

"Leon" he stated. He turned around and walked towards his friends. 

"Nice to meet you!" I exclaimed. He just continued walking and didn't respond, but I know that he heard it. 

He left me dumbfounded again. I couldn't help but smile. I just stared at him until he's gone. 

Nice to meet you, Leon. 

1 week after...

A week passed. The more I engage myself with people, the more I get to know them. Section 1, I must say, doesn't have the friendliest students, I got to meet other students from other sections because of Mikee. 

"Which club are you going to join?" Mikee asked.

"I am not yet sure. What about you?" 

"I'm already a member of the Fashion Designing Club. Do you want to join?" I shook my head. He laughed. As I was going to laugh with him. I saw him! I saw Leon. Week passed, it's been a while since I last saw his face. Yes! After the ceremony and at the canteen, I haven't met him again. 

I can see him closely. My seat is near to the door, right? I abruptly stood up. I went outside of our room and followed him. 

"Leslie! Where are you going?" Mikee shouted. I didn't respond. I followed Leon.  I couldn't see him because I don't know where his room is. 

He stopped and turned around. Oh no! I shyly smiled at him. 

"Why are you here?" His voice is also deep. 

"Uhm...uhm..." I couldn't say anything. I couldn't think of any alibis. 

"What?" he holds my shoulder. 

"I like you!" I uttered. 

Shoot! I am intimidated by his actions. He just held my shoulder. I panicked. Okay, no explanations but, why did I say that?

I slapped my face multiple times. I couldn't look at him. I was terrified when he held my shoulder.

I run away. Why did I even say that? I know I admire him but isn't it too soon? But whatever. 

"Where did you go, sis?" Mikee asked. I need to hold myself. Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. Silently doing this without Mikee noticing it. 

"C.R." I crossed my finger.

He just nodded. 

I still cannot believe what I just did. Should I start courting him? Should I go back and say that it was just a joke? Should I just ignore him when we see each other again? Or should I just pretend that nothing happened? What? I cannot organize my thoughts. I can't think of anything.

What should I say?

"Are you okay?" I felt Mikee's hands on my shoulder. I couldn't help but remember it again! The way Leon held my shoulder. 

I gently removed Mikee's hands while weirdly saying 'okay'.

And thank God! The teacher arrived. I need to compose myself again.