TOGETHER (completed)

𝕀𝕀 𝔾𝔼𝕋ℍ𝔼ℝ - 𝑊𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑦 𝑏𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑚𝑠 (9)

"Noisy, do you have any plans today?" Aaron asks me as soon as I walk out of the door.
"I have work," I tell him.
"Any plans after work?"
"No, but I need rest," I say.
"Are you going to keep rejecting me like this?" He asks.
"Aaron, if you want to play go find someone that has plenty of time."
"I just want to ask you out for a movie, is it that hard for you to come?" He sounds desperate.
"Why me?"
He snapped his fingers, "look here, in my eyes, you think I just ask anyone I want."
"Well then, I'm sorry, but this someone that you want to ask doesn't have time," I head downstairs.
He follows me, "you say you don't have any plans after work, instead of a rest, come out and have fun with me.."
I ignore him, "Hello mom and Aunt Ava."
"Good morning," they say.
"You didn't say good morning to me," Aaron looks at me.
I bite the sandwich, "good morning."
He smiles, "you should say that to me every morning, it would make my day."
"How about you set an alarm that says good morning," I say.
"Not as good as when you say it."
"I will go now, see you all later," I hurry and come out.
"Excuse me too," Aaron says and follow.

"Hey Noisy," he calls me.
I look back, "what now?"
"You mind if I pick you up for the movie?"
"I don't think I ever agree to that," I say.
"Please watch the movie with me," he looks serious.
"Aaron..."
"I know you want to have fun, why not with me?" He looks sad.
"I'm just not interested," I look done.
"Me or the movie, which one you are not interested in?"
"I'm not in the mood to talk to you over this," I sigh.
"Are you going to keep being like this? Work and come home? You need some air."
"I will take care of myself," I say.
"Regardless, I will come to see you at 4 PM," he says and walks in.
"Aaron!"

✌︎︎

𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘆

"Tomorrow is Saturday, let's meet with Mia then," Ian says.
"Okay," I nod.
"Do you think we've been getting fewer customers lately?" Evelyn asks.
"I think it's just a coincidence. Our store has been doing good," I say.
"Yeah, probably. Plus, it will rain later so that makes sense."
"WHAT? It will rain today?" My eyes are wide open.
"Didn't you check the weather forecast?" Evelyn asks.
"I was just busy coming back and forth, so I didn't check," I sigh.
"Don't tell me you forgot your umbrella again?" Ian teases me.
"Yeah, sadly."

It doesn't matter whether I bring an umbrella or not. It's just that, it will be that day for Aaron. I cannot help but worry.

✌︎︎

By 1 PM, the rain starts pouring. Why do we have such bad weather, every time it rains you gotta expect the annoying sounds above the roof.

"What are you thinking?" Evelyn comes over.
"Huh? Oh, nothing," I say.
"You sure? Your face looks worried and anxious," she says.
"No, you saw it wrong," I go to the cashier.
"What's wrong?" Ian asks.
I look up, "what?"
He gestures, "you don't look fine."
"You and Evelyn say almost the same thing. It's not like that, don't worry," I assure him.

I don't know where to keep my focus on. I wonder if Aaron is doing alright, he must be so excited for the movie but the rain ruins it all. But at the same time, I never agree with his idea, but at the same time, I feel bad.

✌︎︎

It's 4 PM, Ian and I walk to the bus stop sharing an umbrella.

"Um...I just realized that we haven't shared our numbers yet. Also, I can text you to bring an umbrella next time," Ian says.
"Oh yeah, I forgot. Here's my number," I show him my phone.
"Got it. Save," he smiles. He looks at me, "is there something going on, you look like you are in a hurry for something..."
"I do? I think it's because I'm cold," I laugh.
"Should I lend you my jacket?"
"No no, keep it on. Or else you will freeze."
"The bus is here, be ready," he says.

We got on the bus and didn't say anything much. I feel like Ian has something to say but I just keep looking at the window, thinking of something.

Ian decides that he should walk me home since I don't have an umbrella. He only walks me to the front gate and returns to the bus stop right away.

✌︎︎

I run in the house, it's all quiet. Plus at this time, the workers are taking a break in the other house. I'm sure that Aaron is in his room, locking himself up. I head upstairs, looking at his door. I wonder what he is doing inside but it's pretty obvious that it's the same thing as last time.

I walk into my room. Should I write him a note? I don't have his number so it's not like I can text or call him. A note should do, making him feel better. But at the same time, should I knock on the door? But then, it's not like he will open it for me since he wants to be alone. Thoughts keep rushing through my mind, I can't help but write him another notecard.

𝗔𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻,

It's another day for you, did you eat yet? I just got off work and bought some bread. There are also the sausage types that you like. Also didn't you say you want to go to a movie today? You must be so excited. It's frustrating, isn't it? Sometimes things don't go the way you want, and you can't help but accept it. Hoping the rain would stop soon, so you could come out and get some air.

- 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮.

I walk out of my room and slide the notecard through his door.

Before I walked in, I heard a knock on Aaron's door. I come to look at it and I hear another knock. It's Aaron.

"You did come to me," Aaron says in a low voice.
"Aaron, are you okay?" I come closer to the door.
"It's your second note to me," he says.
"Is there a way for you to come out?" I ask him.
"Do...you want me to?" His voice sounds heartbroken.
"I'm not forcing you. But...you must overcome your fears, that's the only way to take a step forward."
"Noisy, well...you be there for me?"
"I'm here, close to you," I say.
"I'm afraid that once I come out, I will be left alone again. You will ignore me, right?" He asks.
"No, I won't leave you. I will be here for you when you walk out. You will first see me when you come out, nothing else," I tell him.
"I thought you hated me...," Aaron cries.
"Aaron, I don't hate you. I mean it. I'm sorry if the way I act makes you think that way, it's my fault. I'm scared of my feelings, I'm not honest to it."
"You are not honest with your feelings?" He asks me.
"But right now, I want to face it, with you. Didn't this morning you say you want me to have some fun? Come out...let's have fun together."
"Huh?"
"Aaron, let's have some fun together. Together, you and I."

It was silent for a while, and neither of us said anything. Then, I heard him unlocking the door, slowly turning the doorknob, opening it until I see his face.

"Luna," he hugs me tightly.
"It's okay, you did it," I smile.
He's all in tears, "you are here."
"Yes, I'm here. I'm here...."

We stayed like this for minutes until he let go of me. His face looks so miserable, he must have been crying for hours. It's heartbroken to see him like this.

✌︎︎

"Come with me," he takes me in his room. "Wait here," I need to fix myself in the restroom. I look so bad right now."
"Take your time," I say.

He walks out, "if I'm not mistaken, you agree to have fun...with me."
"You are not sad anymore?" I ask him.
"Why would I? When you are here, with me," he smiles. He studies my face, "Hm...you said it yourself. Let's watch a movie together."
"In this situation?"
"Why not? I came out just for you. Perhaps..." he squinted his eyes, "are you turning me down again. Was it just a lie of what you said?" He looks disappointed.
"No, I'm not that type of person who ditches my words. Movie right? Sure, let's go."
"For real? Really? You are coming with me?" He excitedly asks.
"Yes, yes, yes. I'm coming," I smile.

Aaron confronted his fears and walked out of the door. He needs someone to be there with him. In this case, I showed up when he needed someone.

And...

He was there when I'm not sure about my feelings.

Together, our own story starts to bloom.

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