"Love means no age. You will never know when you will gonna fall in love."
As a child, Clio's parents always say this to her. No matter how she is, if she has already fallen in love, she cannot avoid it. The only thing for her to do about this is to show that man that she deserves him. Making him know that she is worth to be loved by the man she likes. Let him know that she cares for him. After that, when the right time comes, she can finally confess to that man her feelings for him.
Clio always told to her parents that she will never gonna like someone. Not until a newly moved neighbor arrived in their subdivision with their son.
A hazel-browned eyes boy with black-colored hair walks toward her. Offering his hand as he greets the girl.
He smiled at her as he introduced himself.
"Hi! I am Kal Davis, 8 years old. I am the son of the newly moved married couple. It is nice to meet you, neighbor! What is your name?"
Clio feels amazed at how approachable their neighbor's son is. Along with her older brother, Eli, who is just beside her, she accepted Kal's offer for a handshake, though, it only lasts for 5 seconds because of her overprotective brother.
"No need for a long handshake, Geez!"
Feeling embarrassed by Eli's remark, she remembered that she forgot to say her name to Kal. That is why, this time, Clio offered her hand for a handshake before introducing herself.
"I apologize for my older brother's remark. Let me introduce myself, I am Clio Walters, 7 years old. The boy who complained earlier is my older brother, Eli. He is also 8 years old like you."
Kal shook her hand before letting go after a few seconds. He is quite convinced that if looks can kill, Eli already killed him. Clio's brother has been glaring at him and he cannot help to be scared. But at the same time, he wants to laugh because of how cute Clio is because of her brother's behavior.
Clio signaled him to lower down because she wants to whisper something to him. When they are at the same height, she whispered something in his ear, which makes Eli curious.
"I apologize for my brother's behavior. He is just jealous that someone is more charming than he is."
Just like that, Clio just dissed her brother. Even Kal was amazed and dumbfounded at how Clio indirectly told him that Eli is not charming. He stands properly with a shock on his face.
Clio put her index finger on her lips, signaling him to not tell Eli about it and be quiet. Kal nodded and followed Clio's action by also putting his index finger on his lips. They cannot help but smile because of how comfortable they are already.
Eli starts interrogating his sister, but Clio just lies to him, telling him that it is nothing. Because of that, he also starts asking Kal.
"What did she tell you? Tell me!"
Kal became flustered at how Eli asked him. You can sense that Eli is nervous about what Clio might have said to Kal earlier.
Kal was about to answer when suddenly, his parents called him. Before leaving, he told Clio that he will spend time together with her often after his family fixed their things in their new home. He even wrote his number on Clio's palm.
"Why did you write your phone number on my palm? We can always spend time together because we are neighbors."
The boy smiled at her before answering her question.
"Well, I just want to stay connected with you. Having each other's phone numbers means having more interaction and communication. Do not forget that you are my first friend after we moved into this new subdivision."
Kal waved at the two siblings before running back to his new house.
Feeling amazed at how Kal quickly values their newly developed friendship, witnessing this makes her realize that Kal is innocent and that he quickly trusts her even though they just met. She cannot wait to hang out with him.
Later that day, Clio messaged him saying that he cannot wait to have more interaction and be closer to him. Kal also replied that he felt the same.
Meanwhile, Eli is still curious about the boy. He cannot help but have an insane thought like, "Did my sister just captured that boys' heart? She became friends with that kid. He does not like her, right? Or did he think that my sister is fun to mess with? No! That might not be the reason though."
Just like that, Eli suddenly has a resolution to always monitor Clio's actions toward Kal and be extra protective towards his little sister. He does not feel good that Clio will be going to be friends with that Kal boy.