(Crixia's POV)
"Ouch!" We both grunted.
I unconsciously closed my eyes because of the pain and partly because of embarrassment.
Seconds after I heard murmurs, I peaked. The moment I opened my eyes, a brown mesmerizing eyes greeted me. I can't help but to be at awed. He looks like Chinese. He's flawless, his jaw is well-define, he has a pointy nose, long-lashes and when my eyes darted in his lips it's thin and very red. He's perfect. I can't help but to look away after that seconds or maybe minutes of stares. I feel my cheeks burn.
"Uhm, a-are you okay?" Worry is evident in his deep and yet calming voice. "Because y-you know, the atmosphere is getting awkward here." At first I didn't get what he meant until he pursed his lips and signaling me to see our—
"O-our position," I can sense how he's having a hard time, maybe I am heavy!
I immediately stood up.
"S-sorry, I didn't s-saw you." I explained stuttering.
He chuckled. Even his laugh is beautiful. "Oh it's fine. I wasn't looking too. You're?"
"Crixia. I'm really sorry about that again." And offered my hand to shake his. He immediately held it.
He flashed his dashing smile. "Oh! what a nice name, I'm Chris Lee by the way."
I smiled at how refreshing he is. I moved away and started to pick up my things when someone also helped me do it. My brows furrowed, I looked up to see who it is.
"Hey again. Uhm, i'm just w-wondering do you mind if I come with you. L-let's be friends because honestly I am a transferee here and I don't know anyone. And I think I got lucky that I've bumped into you." He opened up while he gets shy?
Cute.
"Uhm, I don't mind at all. It just that nobody ever dared to be with me. I mean look at me," I pointed at myself as I stare at his eyes.
"I am a nerd. Aren't you ashamed that you are actually talking to me right now? Look at how they stare at us." I explained while I laugh bitterly. I looked away and focused on fixing my stuffs as he didn't respond that quickly at my revelation—not really 'coz it's obvious.
I raised my gaze and checked on him. He's looking at me intently. Like reading what's going on inside my head. I blushed, again!
When I was finished in gathering my stuffs, I stood up. I was about to walk away when he held my arm.
I gulped.
"I don't mind at all. I don't care. I'll even protect you if you allow me to be your friend, Crix." He insists and even made a negotiation. I stared at him.
"What if I don't want it?"
"And where did you get Crix?" I continued when I realized he just gave me a nickname!
He seems shocked and disappointed with my reaction.
He's that affected huh?
I can't help but to laugh. I saw how his brows furrowed at my remark.
"I a-am so sorry, I just can't help it," I said while still laughing. I pointed at his face, which is red like a tomato right now. "Look at your face, I mean your reaction It is so priceless." My laugh caused me to catch my breath.
I immediately halted, my breathing hitched when he stared at me and slowly walk near me. He enclosed the space between us. I move back but I was trapped when a wall touched my back. He caged me with his arms. I gather my whole strength and muttered,
"S-stop, s-sorry..." I can't even recognize my voice as I closed my eyes.
I was stunned when he burst out laughing. I throw him a death glare.
"That is priceless," He bit his lower lip to stop himself from laughing when I show him how irritated I am.
I cleared my throat and blew under my breath. "Ok fine, it is your choice to be with me. Do not forget that I already warned you. By the way, can we go to our own classes now, Chris?" I stopped myself from rolling my eyes at what I just said.
I was frozed when he suddenly hugged me. "Crix, thank you." He breathe. I suddenly felt conscious. "I like your laugh and I like it when you say my name." He moved away. I tried my best to hide that I am affected!
"Okay, we can go to our own classes now. Take care, Crix." He smiled then playfully ruffled my hair.
I didn't expect him to do that. I watched his back while he run until he disappeared from my sight.
I went turned my back and went to my classroom. Classes were the same. It feels like I was the only student. No one respond aside from me. When snack break came, I was so shocked when I heard my classmates screamed!
"He's a God!"
"Is he new?!"
"Back off! He's mine!"
Those are the words that's been circling around. I heaved a breath and didn't bother gossip. I fixed my things and had a hard time going out since there's a lot of people around!
My mouth hanged open when Chris welcomed me. I even slightly jumped at my place.
"Let's go?"
I looked around and I saw how everyone glares at me. As I was scared that they might kill me, I immediately nod to Chris. We walked together. I feel their stares. I feel my body tremble. I concentrated on my breathing. I feel like I am suffocated...
I didn't even notice, that I already stopped walking. I looked at my feet.
"Crix," He held my chin, he made me look at him. "I'm here. They don't matter. Don't mind them okay?" He held my hand tightly.
He smiled. He looked at me like he's telling me that everything's gonna be okay.
I feel my body relaxed.
I nod and slightly smiled.
(Third person's POV)
As Chris and Crix talks to each other and laugh about it. They didn't know that there's a person who's been looking at them in a distance.
He actually looks angry?
Jealous?
Confuse?
What he's sure about is that he does not want to see Crix smiling because of other guy.
Who is he?
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