19. Courage to ask

19. COURAGE TO ASK

"Hey saviour, need to tell you something," Billy sent the message to Amy.

Upon receiving the notification, Amy couldn't help but wonder why Billy was reaching out now. Curiosity piqued, she clicked on the message to reply.

"Hey Billy, what's up?" She responded, adding a curious emoji to her message.

"I need to share something that happened today," Billy's messages began to pour in.

"I saw Amy again today, and she was just like she was yesterday," he continued, recounting the events of the day.

Reading his messages, Amy's frustration surged. "How dare he break the promise?" she muttered to herself before typing out her reply.

"Why did you break the promise?" she asked, her annoyance evident in her words.

"Oh, I only promised not to share it within our university or with people from university," Billy explained, his response catching Amy off guard.

"Wait, how do you know I made a promise?" he added, seemingly puzzled.

Amy was momentarily stunned by his answer but quickly recovered and replied, "Oh, most girls would expect a promise if they confide in someone."

"Really? I didn't know that," Billy responded, unwittingly falling into the trap of her lie.

"So? How's she like? I mean her original personality," Amy sent the message, her curiosity evident.

"She's cute. I didn't know she loves anime. I like her without glasses, and also, maintaining two personalities is cool," Billy replied, accompanied by a smile emoji.

"So, did your feelings for her increase after that?" Amy asked, her curiosity growing.

"No," Billy replied, prompting confusion from Amy. He quickly followed up with another message, "I've loved her fully from the first sight. It won't increase or decrease based on some events," he explained, earning Amy's admiration.

"Wow, you've impressed me, kid," Amy replied, adding clapping emojis for emphasis.

"Thanks, savior," Billy replied, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Saviour.

"What's your next plan?" Saviour asked Billy, prompting him to consider his next move.

"Next plan?" Billy replied, feeling a bit confused.

"I mean, are you going to wait for the right time again? I think it's a good time to ask her out for coffee or something," Amy explained, offering her perspective.

"Really? What if she rejects?" Billy voiced his concern.

"I think she won't," Amy replied confidently.

"Why do you think that?" Billy inquired, curious about Amy's reasoning.

"If she dares to reveal her secret to you, it means she trusts or likes you," Amy explained, offering insight into Amy's potential feelings.

"Really? Then I have a chance now?" Billy's excitement was palpable.

"It depends on your way of asking," Amy replied, offering a word of caution.

"Okay, I will try to ask her out tomorrow then," Billy decided, feeling determined.

"All the best, kid," Amy, also known as Seraphicsavior, added a waving emoji as a goodbye. Billy replied, "Thanks, Saviour," grateful for her advice.

The next day, during the afternoon break in the university cafeteria, Billy sat with Evelyn and Annie, deep in thought. His friends noticed his preoccupation and Annie decided to snap him out of it by slamming the table.

"Lost in thought, huh? What's on your mind?" Evelyn teased, curious about Billy's contemplation.

"Well, girls, I need some help," Billy admitted, leaning forward to involve them in his dilemma.

"What is it, Billy?" Annie leaned in, eager to assist.

"Need money or something?" Evelyn chimed in with a grin, also leaning forward.

"I need to ask a girl out for coffee. How should I ask her?" Billy finally revealed his predicament, causing Evelyn and Annie to exchange shocked glances.

"You're going to ask Amy out for coffee?" Annie clarified, her surprise evident.

"Yes," Billy confirmed, determined.

"One slap isn't enough for you?" Evelyn quipped, her tone laced with disbelief.

"That's why I'm asking for suggestions from you both. You both are girls, so you'll have some insight," Billy explained.

"Billy, listen," Evelyn said, adopting a serious tone that caught Billy's attention. "I don't know the answer."

Confused and frustrated, Billy looked at her. "Then why the serious expression?"

"I mean, we don't know how Amy thinks. She's a bit different," Annie chimed in, trying to offer some explanation.

Disheartened by the lack of guidance, Billy let out a sigh and rested his head on the table in disappointment.

"Here it is," Austin approached the table and took Billy's backpack.

"What do you want, Austin?" Billy asked, lifting his head from the table with a slightly disappointed tone.

Austin unzipped the bag and retrieved the expensive wireless headphones from it.

"Hey, those are my headphones," Billy protested, trying to reach for them, but Austin held them out of his reach.

"Sorry, Billy, I need them for today. I forgot mine," Austin explained, his tone apologetic.

"So? I bought them for the noise cancellation feature while traveling," Billy argued, still attempting to retrieve them, while Evelyn and Annie chuckled at the scene.

"Just for today, please," Austin pleaded, his expression hopeful. Reluctantly, Billy sighed and resigned himself to the situation. "Fine, but don't damage them," he said, taking his seat back at the table.

"Thank you," Austin said gratefully as he walked away.

"Your siblings are pretty funny," Evelyn commented, chuckling slightly at their interaction.

"Really? Haven't you ever had this type of argument with your younger brother?" Billy asked curiously.

"No, we don't really argue. Maybe it's because we understand each other pretty quickly," Evelyn explained, a proud smile gracing her lips.

"Maybe Lucas just thinks there's no point in arguing with you," Billy teased, a mischievous glint in his eye.

Evelyn's expression turned to one of annoyances, and they quickly fell into their usual silly banter and playful argument.

That evening, Amy walked to the station after finishing her work at the university, feeling somewhat upset.

"Why didn't he try to ask me out today? I'm sure I pretty much encouraged him yesterday," she pondered as she walked.

Spotting Billy also heading to the station after his shift at the cafe, Amy couldn't help but smile. "Hey, Billy Scott," she called out as she caught up to him.

"Oh, ma'am, just finished up at work?" Billy greeted as they walked together.

"Yeah, just now. And you?" Amy inquired.

"Just wrapped up as well," Billy replied, and they boarded the metro train, sitting beside each other.

Throughout the journey, Amy hoped Billy would ask her out for a coffee date, but as they reached their station and began walking home, it seemed he wouldn't. Disappointed, she continued on her way.

"Well, I have to go this way. Bye, ma'am," Billy said, heading towards his apartment street, leaving Amy watching him with a tinge of disappointment before turning towards her own street.

"Maybe he was too scared to ask," she thought. "Can I ask him instead, putting pride aside?" As she turned to look back, she saw Billy approaching her, reigniting a glimmer of hope.

"Amy, madam!" Billy called out, running to catch up.

"Shall we go for a coffee this weekend?" He asked, gathering his courage.

Hearing his question, Amy's heart soared with happiness, though she maintained a cool exterior. "Finally, this idiot asked me for a coffee date," she thought to herself.

"Really? You asking me after having a taste of my slap?" She teased him lightly.

"Well, if you don't like it, then it's okay," Billy replied, turning to leave.

"Wait," Amy called after him, causing him to glance back.

"Did I reject it?" She asked, a playful smirk tugging at her lips.

"Then will you come with me?" Billy asked eagerly.

"Well, I will be free this Sunday," Amy replied, turning back towards her home. "Consider it your lucky day," she added with a smile, leaving Billy excited by her response.