Kimi's POV
Elena and I have been friends for two months now, and in that short span of time, I've begun to realize that I may have developed feelings for her. It's a confusing situation because I know I'm not straight, but I've never found the right moment to share that part of myself with her. I often catch myself daydreaming about what it would be like if she knew the truth—how she might react, what she might say. I wish I could be open about my feelings, but the fear of complicating our friendship holds me back.
Lately, I've been having these recurring dreams about a girl. In these dreams, she has a striking serpent tattoo that coils elegantly around her neck. The image feels so vivid, so real, and I find myself yearning to meet this girl, to uncover the meaning behind her haunting appearance in my dreams. But then I shake myself free of those thoughts, reminding myself that it's just a dream—nothing more than my subconscious playing tricks on me. Still, I can't help but feel a weird connection to that mysterious girl.
Today feels different, though. I've decided that I'm going to take a leap of faith and ask Elena out. There's an exhilarating combination of nerves and excitement stirring inside me. If everything goes well, she might become my first girlfriend, and I think about how special that would be—my first everything, in a sense. The thought fills me with a mix of hope and dread, but I know I need to be brave.
Before heading to school, I took extra time to fix myself up. I felt like I needed to look my best for this pivotal moment. I carefully placed an emerald necklace around my neck, a cherished item I had found tucked away in my box of special items. Its rich green hue feels like a good luck charm, and I have this strange attachment to it. There's something about the necklace that makes me think it was given to me by someone dear to my heart. I wish I could remember who it was or the story behind it because it feels like a fragment of a beautiful memory that's just out of reach.
As I walked to school, the weight of anticipation sat heavily on my shoulders. I knew that today could change everything. With each step, I whispered affirmations to myself, clinging to the hope that I might show Elena just how much she truly means to me.