The university was abuzz with students on a damp morning, as a cool breeze swept through the air.Amidst some running, others were occupied with talking and gossiping.
However, a portion of the students were in a rush because they had classes to go to. Serin was running because she was running late for her lecture. She is a loud and gregarious girl who is sociable, but unfortunately never had a boyfriend.
Alone in the building corridor, I noticed someone going into the university library. It was Rowan, my first love from high school, that I followed to the same university.
Upon noticing him entering the library, my legs instinctively moved towards the same direction, yet once inside, I failed to locate him.
As I wandered, searching for Rowan, I wondered how he could have disappeared so suddenly. I eventually spotted him behind the bookshelf, engrossed in reading, his eyes moving slowly across the pages. When I finally gazed at his lips, I felt my mouth go dry.
I looked down at his pages-flipping long, slender fingers. Out of nowhere, a voice echoed in my head, prompting me to question,
"Why did I ever develop feelings for him?" I am not even half as perfect as he is, but he is the ideal match for me. He and I are very different, as he is incredibly quiet and introverted.
Rowan will soon graduate from university, and if he leaves this time, Serin knows there won't be another chance to see him, which makes her fearful.
After loving someone for over 7 years, you come to the realization that you will soon have to let go and never see them again.
I never bother to mention to him that I've loved him for a long time, and it doesn't matter to me if he doesn't love me back. I simply can't bear the thought of regretting my entire life without even giving it a shot.
Rowan gazes upwards, fixing me with icy eyes. I am aware that he is expecting me to speak. I experienced a unique feeling in my heart as I gazed at him up close for the first time. As he looked at me,
"I love you,"
I found myself speaking the words out loud while locking eyes with Rowan. I felt a sudden flutter in my chest when I comprehended the information, causing me to quickly glance down.
I am unsure of the duration for which I am standing. Neither of us spoke, and I never imagined I would feel fear in broad daylight. I couldn't grasp the reason behind it, but as time went on.
A weight pressed on my chest, halting my breath. Frozen in fear, I couldn't move, unsure if it was due to losing him or being rejected.
Rowan observed Serin for some time before responding with a hesitant
"hmm," still in disbelief that he had agreed to the proposal. I have no interest in love, yet as I observe her I feel indifferent. I pondered,
"What is this thing called love?" Why do people become anxious when they express the words "I love you?"
"Really?" Serin asked me in amazement, I wasn't even surprised if she was astonished by my agreement. I am familiar with her because she is a student who is in a lower grade than me at the high school I attended.
She gazed directly into my eyes, I observed her
Her gaze locked onto mine, and I couldn't help but admire the beauty of her ocean-like blue eyes. "I acknowledge, " I reiterate. It is the most lengthy sentence I have ever spoken to someone.
After hearing his response, Serin thought to herself, "Am I dreaming?" She never expected him to accept her proposal. She wanted to confirm with Rowan again, but
before she could say anything, her best friend Arya arrived. Arya turned Serin towards her and reminded her that their lecture was starting in 7 minutes.
Serin didn't respond and looked back at Rowan, but he was no longer there. Arya grabbed her hand and dragged her out.