Chapter 33: A date with sensei.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow over the city, I found myself nervously adjusting my collar in front of the mirror. Tonight was the night I had been waiting for – a date with Yuuta-sensei, my teacher, and the woman who had captured my heart and attention.
The day before yesterday I confessed my feelings to her. Then yesterday I got the answer for those feelings. When she gave me the answer I was so happy that I couldn't say anything at that time. It was one of best moments in my life.
Although at first I thought that I might get rejected , I was able to come out as a victor and was able to get a chance to make her test me to see if I am the right one for her. And I will prove that I am the right one. That's something I need to do.
"So you are preparing for a date with someone~. Who could it be?" I looked at my back and saw Shimo who wore a cheeky smile on her face , the weight of her body falling on the wall, her hands crossed.
"Well it's nothing for you to know." I threw back , not wanting to talk with her. Again I looked at the mirror, seeing if my collar or anything in my clothing was bad or not. Did they had any problem or not.
"Ehh come on now tell me?! It's not fair!" she said , her voice sounding childish. She glared at me and pouted. Making her look like a child making a tantrum. Although if I look at her age then she is indeed a child.
"I will get going. Bye." I walked out of the room , leaving Shimo behind. I went to the door and closed it. And when I walked out ,I was greeted by the black cat that lives in the area.
"Whats up , pal?" I asked him while running my hand on its body.
*Purr!*
The cat made a purring sound , which meant that he accepted the affection I showed him.
"Well buddy, " I placed my hands on my thigh and pushed myself up , "I gotta go. See ya soon."
I left him behind and he went away. To somewhere god knows.
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I arrived at the quaint cafe we had agreed upon, my heart racing with anticipation. Yuuta-sensei was already there, sitting by the window, her radiant smile lighting up the perfectly lit room. She waved me over, and I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement as I made my way to her table. I needed to keep my composure on.
"Sorry for being late." I told her . When I arrived at the table , she got up and nodded her head in response.
" Don't worry. So shall we?" she asked while offering her hand. And I accepted it without a second thought but I also made sure I didn't get to fast with it. Or else I might be seen as an idiot.
The evening unfolded like a dream. We talked for hours, our conversation flowing effortlessly from literature to life's intricacies. Yuuta-sensei was a captivating storyteller, her words painting vivid pictures that transported me to distant worlds.
As the night wore on, I couldn't shake the feeling of contentment that enveloped me in Yuuta-sensei's presence. But amidst the laughter and shared moments, there were subtle cues – fleeting glances at her phone, hesitations in her responses – that I couldn't quite decipher.
At one point, Yuuta-sensei excused herself to answer a call, her expression tense as she spoke in hushed tones. I tried not to read too much into it, but a nagging doubt lingered at the back of my mind. But when she looked at my face , she told me that it was from school about the exams that will be taken.
Despite the lingering uncertainty, I found myself falling deeper under Yuuta-sensei's spell with each passing moment. As the evening drew to a close, it was time to bid goodbye's.
"Did you enjoy this date , yuuta-sensei?" I asked her as I saw her looking at the window. Her eyes landed on me and she smiled.
"Yes," she says , "I really did."
"I really enjoyed this date. It's refreshing. I am glad that I chose to spend this day with you. Thank you." she says as she leaned on me , her soft rosy lips meeting my forehead.
That kiss on the forehead, had a magic effect on me which I didn't really like how easily I was taken back. Maybe because I am now letting my teenage emotions work here.
As we finished that conversation , we walked towards our own separate ways , each of us walking towards our own home.
I looked at the star filled sky. I am really glad that Japan started an event that takes place on a specific day where the lights are turned off which prevents light pollution.
In the sky there used to be 2 stars together although they had slight distance and it felt like the distance had increased between the stars and another one , The yellowish color came close to the one which was reddish in color.
While I was enjoying the stars and moons, I heard something.
*Coo!*
*Coo!*
I heard the sound of mourning doves cry.The mourning dove's gentle and somber cry fills the air, its melancholy song echoing through the trees and providing a touch of melancholy to the otherwise tranquil atmosphere. The mournful melody is a constant reminder of the sorrows and heartache that have left their mark on the world, the song of the mourning dove making me remember the time in my past life. The time that I don't want to recall.
Although resistance was futile as the memories from the past started flowing in front of my eyes. In much detailed way that made me feel like I was watching a movie that was based on me.
I was walking without thinking much but without noticing I came in front of a house that I was not familiar with.
From that house came a sound of violin being played. I was able to recognize who's playing style was this.
'Its miss Elsa.....'
Elsa Jean is our music teacher. She is a very talented woman but for a few days she hasn't been coming to class. Maybe I should ask her about her reason of absence.
'No let's not..' it would be an invasion of privacy. So I walked away without thinking about the beautiful music that I heard although it left some significant effect.
But all of a sudden I placed my hand on my pocket and felt like something was hanging there and when I looked at it , I saw that it was a key. And I recognized it being yuuta-sensei's key which I saw only for a second or so. So i begun walking towards yuuta-sensei's house by following the coordinates on my phone. How did I get this coordinate? It's because of a app that lets you know the location of a number that you dial in the app. And that goodness I took the number from akeshi...or he is the one who is the one who gave me that number.