Chapter - 07

"Do you still remember my confession?"

"What confession?"

"Never mind! What's the point anyway? It's nothing important!"

"Eric, I don't understand what you're talking about. I can't figure out-"

"I love you!" - Eric said suddenly, making me puzzled. I've always seen Eric as my friend. A Best friend! I don't remember how we met or how we became so close. But that didn't stop me to be his best friend. After the accident he'd always come and pay a visit at the hospital, we grew much closer since then. I don't know how to act in this type of situation. It's so awkward.

"Forgive me! I made you awkward..."

"I see you as my best friend. I'm really sorry, I can't accept these feelings. I am truly sorry."

"Is it because of Aaron?"

I couldn't answer that question. I don't know what my feelings towards Aaron mean. I didn't like boys... I still don't like them, except Aaron. I liked him secretly, even in secret from my mind. I didn't like to admit it to myself until the very end, but deep down I knew I liked him, even for a tiny bit. And it seems to be growing day by day...

I was so into my own thoughts that I completely forgot about Eric. He was looking at me the whole time. Finally, he said, "It's OK. I know you love him a lot. I kind of knew it, since way before."

"You knew Aaron?" - I said

"Hm... I saw you two once at this lake. I didn't know it was Aaron then. I was curious who you were meeting these days without even telling me about, and one day I asked you about him out of curiosity..."

"And..."

"You said it's your best friend. I didn't like it at first. I was jealous. That kind 'jealousy' feeling when your best friend declares someone else as their best friend. I thought it was a friendly 'jealous' but it was more than that. I liked you so much that I was afraid someday you'll fall for him and without delaying, I confessed my feelings to you, a few days later."

"What did I say...?"

"Sorry... I can't answer that. Since you didn't deny the fact that you love him, I'll support your decision. Again, sorry for making you awkward. I wish you two all the best." - He said with a blue face. Who knew this little trip would bring me so much emotion at once...

A week has passed. We're packing our stuffs now since it's the end of our summer holiday. Aaron left two days ago, his school already started a few days ago. I gave everyone a warm hug before heading to the bus. I thought everything would get awkward between Eric and me, but it didn't, thank god. And just like that, we came back to the city with a heavy heart.

"You seem to be glowing!" - said Emma with a warm smile over her face.

"Really? I don't think so! - I said, without much interest. I just wish the classes would end quickly so that I can head home already. It's so boring, studying is boring.

"It's that type of glow that happens when you like someone."

"That's why they call you an idiot."

"W-Who!" - she said, panicking. I chuckled at that... she looks so dumb right now. Suddenly the alarm rang, which means the class ended. Finally. I packed my bag and was ready to go when Aaron came in front of me.

"I had a great time. Let's go there again next year.'' - He said, flashing all of his teeth. Everyone was looking and talking about us, and some even assumed we were dating. Emma looked dumbfounded.

"What's the sudden patch up? I thought you didn't like him!" - Emma said, with a mischievous smirk. I feel so embarrassed right now.

"Well we just started dating you know. She's extremely shy to tell you!" - He said, giving me a lovey-dovey look.

"Is it true?" - Emma said, eyes sparkling with hope. She desperately wants me to date him, even more than myself.

"You guys are so annoying!" - with that I got out of the room. For the first time in my life, I wanted to erase everything I said about relationships. I finally know I like him and the thought of me dating him doesn't bother me any more... I want to date him, but how to say it. In a minute, Aaron and Emma joined me, and we all went home together, chatting about what we did at my grandmother's place and all. I was getting more and more comfortable around Aaron. I believe one day I'll gather all my confidence and confess to him, tell him how much I came to like him, and now I can't imagine my life without him.