5.1 DENSED

When I was thirteen, our chemistry teacher had instructed us to go outside and discussed regarding our project. I was partnered with a beautiful girl named, Clarissa, with whom I had a mutual understanding with. In short, we liked each other very much to the point we were considered as a couple in our school.

She had long black hair, beautiful attractive brown eyes and a sweet smile that brightened my day... a day where you just want to stare at her endlessly all throughout the whole class.

Yes, I was truly mesmerized by her beauty that sometimes I find myself lost in thought, unable to talk but breathe in every scent of her when she was close to me.

Love was truly amazing.

Until one day, I made a terrible mistake.

I remembered clearly what my chemistry teacher was teaching that day. The topic about density and how it affects materials got stuck on my head even after we had that weird conversation.

I don't know how my brain actually works because when we were outside, standing face to face with each other, all I could think about was to kiss her pretty lips. So, I haven't fully understood what she was telling me.

"Who do you like?" she teased.

"None at the moment," I answered and made her frown. I wondered why but my brain focused more on her lips than what she said that whatever came out from my mouth was utter nonsense.

So when I finally realized what I did, I apologized to her immediately.

"Sorry, Clarissa. I didn't mean that.. I mean.." I stammered as I tried to get my head straight.

"It's okay," and she placed her hands around my neck. There my brain froze as I stared at her lips. Nothing ever mattered now but her... and her beautiful kissable lips....

"Do you want to know who I like?" her eyes teasing as her lips curved into a teasing grin as well.

"Who?"

"Nico Ledesma."

"Who's that?"

Next thing I knew a hand hit my cheek as small sobs could be heard across the hall. I held on to my cheek as I stared at the girl who was running towards the bathroom, weeping loudly as people continued to give me a look and I just want to die that moment.

How could I be so dense that I did not get what she meant?

I just shook my head and scratched the back of it.

What could be the best moment of my life came crumbling down when my poor brain could not function well... especially in front of her.

Now what should I do? Should I go and apologize to her?

I was such a jerk I guess... how can I tell her how stupid I am for not getting the hint?

I sighed. I was a total idiot. She was referring to me as her sweetheart... the one she liked and what did I do? I pushed her off by not letting my brain function well.

But her lips was just too distracting!

So, embarassed as I was, I stayed outside the girl's bathroom and waited for her to come out. The bell had already rang and I knew the class was over, but I did not care. I knew I needed to comfort her, and let her know I was stupid to say those things...

I leaned my body against the wall as several girls got out of the restroom and they glared at me as they passed. Other boys would probably ran away and forget everything, but not me. I would stay with her as long as she wanted... even if that meant I would look like a fool outside the girl's bathroom.

I could hear the laughter of boys from afar as they pointed and stared at me.

'So what? I don't care!' I almost wanted to scream and give them a nice punch on their stupid faces.

This is my chance to be a hero to my girl so I will stay with her no matter what. Even if-

"Nico? What are you doing here?" the throaty voice of Clarissa made me stop from my thoughts and I immediately walked over to her, then hugged her.

"I'm sorry. I was so stupid," I apologized. I pushed her slightly as she smiled at me. Her eyes were so red from crying but had a slight twinkle as soon as I spoke. I knew I had her again and this time I focused on her eyes rather on her lips.

"Nico... do you like me?" she asked.

I nodded and smiled. This time I was more focused and made sure my brain was filled to the brim.

"Always," I replied and cupped her face, then gave her a quick peck on the lips that startled her. Yet, as she blushed, she smiled at me again.

"I like you, Nico... always," she replied and hugged me tightly.

And we remain like that till the next class period came, which was my favorite subject of the day, RECESS.