shorts

short eight

My legs froze. My heart started to beat so fast, it felt like it was trying to break free from my chest. My breath got stuck in my throat that I thought my asthma attack was back. A funny feeling filled my stomach. I just could not take my eyes off her. She was -is, beautiful.

She walks so lightly that it seems like she was floating. Her hair, so shiny and straight that I want to run my fingers through it. Her laughter visited my ears and it was like a melodious sound. Her smile literally stops the world, my world at least. And her eyes. Twinkling almond shaped eyes with a mischievious glint in them.

Time seemed to stop until someone bumped into me. I almost fell over but managed to find my balance. Instantly, you were right in front of me.

"Are you okay?"

Three words. Though not exactly the words I hoped to hear from you but my heart could not control itself. I managed to nod and was about to walk away when you told me that I was going the wrong direction.

"We have English after this. Together."

You have noticed me before. So did I. But I have only noticed your beauty and grace just two minutes ago. Was I blind or was I blind?

I turned and started to walk behind you. I was afraid of walking beside you because to me, you are this image of something untouchable. Yet you slowed down and in the end, I had to walk next to you. I tried to start a conversation but each time I opened my mouth, I stopped myself. I didn't want to say anything stupid and make a fool of myself in front of you. So I started to fiddle with my watch which was my father's.

"It's that watch! I loved your presentation about it."

It sounded so sincere that I mumbled a thanks. My heart started to grow flowers of hope as the thought that you remembered something insignificant about me. That presentation was two years ago and most people did not even pay any attention to me. Turns out, you are not like most people.

"Am I disturbing you?"

I quickly shook my head. Never did that thought crossed my mind.

"Then why won't you talk to me?"

My words got tangle in my mind. I'm not antisocial. I can talk and make friends. It's just that with you, it seems almost impossible for me to make a decent sentence. My thoughts get intertwined and my tongue seems numb. I tried to talk.

"Ilikeyou."

Remind me not to be in your presence ever again. I just made a fool of myself in front of you. I expected tour face to twist in disgust but instead you were laughing. I'm not too sure if that is a good thing either.

"Finally. Let's go!"