The next day morning, I woke up as usual. But, this morning, I feel my back feel a little pain. I wondering why it's so hurt. I go closer to the mirror and I saw my back. My back is a little red and bruised. I suddenly remember that yesterday Brent accidentally pushed me back. I guess...he didn't mean it too.
After getting dress up, I get out of my room and ready to go out. Today, I saw my dad was sitting in the living room while looking up at his computer. I wondering why he didn't go to work. I slowly walk toward him and I purposely wanted to surprise him from behind.
''Lian...?''
''Dad! How come you know? I walk without making any sound step.''
''Who else is lives here if not you?''
I laughing. ''Dad, why are you still here? Didn't you go to work?''
''I take a sick leave today.'' He said while his hands still pressing the keyboard.
''Dad! Are you not feeling well? Are you okay? Did you need my help? Or I...!''
''Shhh...Lian...calm down. I'm okay. I just feel a little tired. I have too many cases this few days and I just need to rest.''
''Are you sure? Or, did you need my accompany? I can cancel my class today. ''
''No-no. Don't worry dear, I will be fine here. Just go attend your class. Oh yeah, I can send you out today if you want. Anyway, I free today.''
''No. I can go by myself. You are sick so I don't want to make trouble for you. Just rest here, okay?''
''Are you sure? I can drive for you.''
''No need, Dad. Please, rest yourself, okay?''
''Okay, just be careful on your way. Love you, dear.''
''Okay, Dad. Love you too. See you later!''
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After arriving at the campus, I straight away going to meet with Lexi. She just sends a message to me this morning that she wants to meet me and Andrew this morning at the cafeteria. I wondering what she wants to tell us because the way she sends the message look kind of serious.
After a few minutes, three of us were gathered together. Both I and Andrew look at her curiously. We just waiting for her to say something to us. Then, suddenly she shouted in delight. We both Andrew was startled.
''Lexi! What happened??'' I ask.
''Lexi, are you crazy??'' Andrew ask.
''Today, I officially say that I managed to change my course to fashion design!! I got it!!'' Lexi said happily.
''What?? Are you serious, Lexi?? How about your family? Did they allow it?''
''Don't worry, they agreed and they said that they will support whatever I want to do.''
''I'm so happy for you, Lexi. Come, give me a hug.''
''Yeah, me too. I actually didn't expect that they finally believe in me and truly...I was feeling so happy because they support whatever I want to choose. I don't know what makes their changes their mind. But, I really grateful for that.''
''Congratulations to you, Lexi. Finally, you go step one closer to your dream jobs.''
''Yeah, you right. But I still have many things to learn. I hope one day, I can be a famous fashion designer!'' She said and chuckling.
''Yeah, you will!''
Meanwhile, Andrew just silently beside them. Actually, he was happy too for Lexi. He knows that Lexi really likes the course and she really likes that field. He feels proud of her because she has a goal in her life.
But, in truth, Andrew actually has secretly met with the Lexi family. He has convinced her family and tells them everything about what Lexi really wants. As well that both of their family were closer to each other, he managed to coax her family to let her choose what she wants.
''Andrew, why are you silent? Dont you feel happy for me?'' Lexi ask.
''Or...did you angry because I didn't tell you first about my changing course?'' Lexi added.
''No-no. I don't mind about that. I'm happy for you. Congrats to you!'' He said and hug her softly.
I just smile to see both of them. I just feel that both of them really care about each other. Just...they tried to deny their feelings because of this friendship. I just hope one day...they will face their feelings bravely.
''So, after this...we will be part with each other as our course is different, different classes and different schedule...'' I deliberately pouting my face and sigh.
''Lilian, don't say like that. Even though we have a part, but I promise that I find my time for you. Didnt we promise to always breakfast and lunch together?''
I chuckling.'' Okay-okay. I'm just kidding.''
''So, next week you will start your new class?''
''Yeah, I just can't wait for it until next week.''
''Did you two think that we still in a high school to be together all the time? We already in our campus life and we will busy with our assignments and other things.'' Andrew said while frowning his eyebrows.
''Andrew, shut up!'' Both Lilian and Lexi said simultaneously. Both of them burst into laughter. Andrew was startled. He just shook his head to see their temper.
*****
Later on, after I finished attend my class, I went to the library. I had to go alone because Lexi still busy doing her changing course at the administrative office and Andrew still have a few classes to attend.
I walk ahead to the library and continue doing my assignments. I take a seat near the window at the corner. As soon as I reached my table, I take out my books and some paper. I started writing down my notes while that, I listening to some music on phone with earphones.
At that time, the atmosphere in the library was peaceful because of only a few students there and it was not too crowded. I was focused on doing my works and I didn't realize that someone was watching me from afar.
All of sudden, I can feel that my heart was beating faster. I worry that might be something was happen to my body because my heart pounding. Or maybe I have a health problem.
Then, suddenly...I can smell a familiar fragrance closer to me. My heart keeps beating faster. I remember this situation when my heart was beating. I slowly put my hands on my chest and feel it.
''Brent...'' I said his name inside my mind. Suddenly...someone approaches me from behind and he put a drink in front of me.
I was surprised. I slowly turn left and lift up my head. I saw Brent was standing close next to me. He looks at me and gives me a warm smile. I was clueless at that moment. He casually takes a seat beside me.
''Hi, are you study?''
''Err-uh...Hi! Yeah.''
''Oh, did I disturb you?''
''No-no. I just write down some notes.''
''I see, did you mind I'm with you for a moment?''
''Uhm...no. It's okay.''
''Okay.''
''Err...this drinks...?''
''For you, hot chocolate. I got mine, coffee.'' He said while showing his drink.
''Or...did you like coffee too? I thought you...!''
''No-no. I like hot chocolate! I actually didn't like coffee...''
''Oh...luckily I choose the right one for you. I just really like coffee too much.''
''Oh...so you like coffee?''
''Yeah. My favorite!''
I slowly nod my head and my mind started thinking and want to take that important information about him. I secretly smiling.
''Mmm...Lilian, can we have a talk?''
''What?''
''Actually...I want to say sorry about yesterday. I was too...!''
''It's okay, I understand.''
''Are you sure? Or did you have something thought on me? Or...did you...?''
''Senior, don't worry. My back just has a little bruised and it will be fine later.''
''What?? Did your back get bruised? Did it hurt??'' He said worriedly and his hand quickly touch her back. Lilian was startled.
''Sorry! I just got my quick reactions. I didn't mean to hurt you.''
I burst into laughter after seeing his reactions. ''Why are you laughing?''
''No, nothing. I just feel you funny right now. I suddenly feel that my cold senior has gone and the one who is with me is the funny one.''
''What??''
''Senior, don't worry. I know how you feel but you have to know that I'm the stronger girl. I already used with a bruised at my body because I have learned tae kwon do before.''
''Tae Kwan do?? The fighting one?''
''Yeah, kind of like that. Did you don't know what is that?''
''Oh! I get it. I know. I know.'' He quickly replied.
I just smile to see his right now. I don't know why he suddenly warms toward me. He looks a little different today. Anyway, I feel happy because he was with me right now. I take a sip of the hot chocolate and look toward him.
''How it taste? Is it delicious?''
''Yeah, it still warm and...!'' Suddenly, he takes the drink from my hand and takes a sip. I was startled. I wondering if he actually has this side from him. Did he normally like this when he befriends others? Or just with a friend girl or...?
''Mm...not too bad. I wondered why most girls like this drink.'' He gives it back to me.
I was speechless at that moment because...we just share our drink together. Maybe...I think he's used to it. Did we just do the indirect kiss?? My first kiss was like this?? Crap!
''Lilian? Are you okay?''
''Huh? Yeah. I'm okay.''
''Are you sure?''
''Yeah, actually...I just thinking how I want to go back because it was raining outside there.''
''I can take you back with me.''
''Huh?!''
''Why? Don't we ever go back together before?''
''No-no. I mean...I-I...I don't want to bother you...''
''No, anyway, our way back home is the same way, right?''
''Oh yeah, you right.'' I was nervous at that time and I almost mess this up.
After the conversation, we continue doing our works. I just still doing my notes while he silently sits beside me and calmly reads his book. I just hope that there was his friend to called him up or he got someone to meet but...it turns out that he accompanied him all the time there.
My mind was really confused to thinking about him. About him. About him. About him. I keep thinking about him all the time! From the bottom of my heart, I felt glowing, and sometimes, I secretly take a glance at him.
I'm fascinated to see his left side when he focuses on his reading. He really good looking and his charm really makes my heart feel joyful. I actually once dreamt about this situation where I have a hot chocolate with someone when a rainy day. It was my dream date...and today...it becomes the reality.
Even though...the location was different where is in the library!