38 Season 2 - Page Ten (Part Three)

Final Chapter - Last Part

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[Hana]

We won!

So far, our class is second overall and we will know the results tomorrow. 1s place or not, I'm happy that I won the race. Hehe Now, I can finally talk to Bryan and heard the rest of his words. Speaking of, where is that giant? I looked around and didn't see him. Don't tell me he disappeared again?!

As if I'll let you escape. Hmph

I decided to walk and look for him when I came across Siren. I actually want to call her out but she seemed to be in a rush as she didn't even notice me. Come to think of it, she was weird even since the relay started. There was one part of the relay where you have to bring something or someone Since it was a Bring me relay.

I don't know how they come up with that. We could've just run peacefully, why does it have to have stop booths like that? Good thing mine is easier (I got two different colored socks). Then, I saw her looking so confused, she even stopped there for a few minutes that I thought she won't run anymore. I didn't know what happened next, all I see is her running with Peach.

Yeah, she dragged Peach.

I think the paper says to bring someone you hate. Or someone you don't like? Because why else would she drag her to run, right?

Anyway! I felt like there were a lot of things I don't know. Lea seems to be hiding things from me as well. Is this what friendship means to them? Hnggg. I swear, after I resolve this thing with Bryan, I'll focus on them!

So, where is he? Why is he always disappearing? This is so annoying. It feels like I'm always the one chasing after him. Tsk.

I reached the building where the faculty and infirmary are located. He might not be here but there's no harm in trying. I walked slowly as I still looked around, he might be hiding in here somewhere.

Under the stairs? None.

At the faculty? Impossible. Unless he got called by a teacher.

At the infirmary?

"I can't give up on you!"

My hand froze in the air as I am about to open the door of the infirmary. Someone's fighting inside. I then heard sobbing. Uh-oh.

"I can't give up on you because I know..."

Wait. That voice is familiar.

Is that P-

I didn't get the answer to my question when a hand suddenly grabbed my arm and dragged me outside. Who is this intruder?! I'm at the good part!

"You're really nosy."

I pouted. I wouldn't be if he didn't disappear.

"Why do you keep disappearing? I told you to wait for me."

"Wow! Coming from you?! You're the one who's always gone!"

"So, were you chasing after me?"

Even if he doesn't look my way, I know he's grinning. Well, it's true that I'm looking for him but there's no way he would hear it from me!

"I bought you drinks since the race has ended but when I went back you were gone and I happened to find you butting in other people's business."

"I-I'm not butting in! I know those people inside!"

"And so? Is that right to listen to their conversation?"

"She was shouting! Of course, I would hear her! And I didn't hear everything!"

What is this? My heart feels stingy. And why am I crying?

"Y-you're so frustrating. You didn't even congratulate me... You're always nagging me... Calling me names..." I said in between sobs. I know I shouldn't be saying this but I just really feel frustrated right now. Why can't he just talk to me like normal? Other people are sweet to their partners but he's the complete opposite.

Oh right. Our relationship's not even real, to begin with. I don't know why I'm still holding on to this thing.

"Oh really? Tell me about it." He said in a really bored tone.

"T-that... That! I really hate that! Why... Why can't you be sweet to me? Why can't you talk to me in a normal way?! W-why are you always so rude..." I struggled to remove his hand on my arm and when he did, I step back a few meters away from him. I didn't even realize that we are out of the school now and at the playground, where there is only me and him.

"Because this is the only way you would look at me, Hana." He whispered but enough for me to hear.

I... What?

"W-what are you saying?"

He sighed and take a step back closer to me. "Explaining things will take a lot of time." He pulled me gently into a hug.

I can hear his heartbeat clearly. It is so fast... Like mine. It's not like he ran in a race like me. So why... Don't tell me he's nervous?

"I'll only say this once-"

"Wait!"

"What?!"

"I... I want you to look at me while saying that." I looked up and gathered my courage to meet his gaze. He doesn't look that bored anymore. That's good.

Wait. I'm supposed to be mad at him?!

"So... What is it?"

He lifted up his right hand and started wiping the tears from my eyes.

"I love you."

Wait... Wait... Hana, you're mad at him, right?

"M-me too... I love you."

What happened to 'I'm so mad at him'?

Ugh. When it comes to him, I'm really weak. Tsk.

He sighed once more.

"Finally."

"Huh?"

He shake his head and smiled at me. A smile. A real smile. Not a grin but a smile.

Bryan looks really good with that box smile of his. If only he would do that often...

"Can I take a picture of you?"

With that, he frowned. "You're ruining the mood."

"What? I just wanted to take a picture of you smiling! I... I might never see it again!"

He hugged me again. "Silly girl. We still have a long way to go. I promise this is not the last time you will see that."

"Promise?"

"I promise."

I smiled and hugged him back. So, we're a real couple now... Hehe.

"Isn't this the part where you should kiss me?" I mumbled under my breath.

"You're really ruining the mood."

"Hey!"

I heard him chuckle before he pushed me away gently.

"Close your eyes."

And I did.

Seconds later, I felt a cold, wet thing on my lips. I can't help but smile again as I kiss him back.

And that is the story of how I got my first boyfriend. Hehe