(Phone Notification)
RIN
Do you have time?
We need to talk…
SHAH
Um, what is it?
RIN
It's about us… I've been thinking that… we should just stay as friends.
SHAH
(But we're just on our first date.)
Why? This is so sudden…
RIN
I can't tolerate this awkward feeling. We used to be closed, talking about anything… but since we got together, It's all gone… I missed those days.
I'm sorry for dragging you into this and then decided to end it right away. Anyway we've been through this only for a week… I guess it's not too late to revert back. Friend?
SHAH
(Well… she got a point. We are awkward with each other. Truth is I don't have a feeling for her and all this time I was forcing myself to have feelings for her.)
Yeahh… Friends!
RIN
I'm glad.
SHAH
What a waste, I really wanted to see your sexy side again. But now it's all shattered. Hmm…
I wanna feel boobs.
RIN
Keep dreaming, perv ! haha.
SHAH
I'm serious! For the last time. Let me grope you.
RIN
Go find another girl. I'm expensive.
SHAH
Really ? that ping-pong?
RIN
Hei, be grateful you got to see! Hahahah.
Haa~ It's normal now, we are back to ourselves.
SHAH
Yeah… no more awkward. Let's talk about today's event. I found a sexy cosplayer there.
RIN
You did search for that? While we're on a date before, are you eyeing for another girl?
SHAH
Crap.
(we return normally as a friend, I even go to her house occasionally. Be friends with her bro, meet her parents and even celebrate the festive season together. My crush? totally forgot about her.)
(Months passed by, I got an offer for college. RIN too going for college but in the city. We have separated but still contact through social media.)
College
(This is it, new life after school… College life.)
(I'll be taking Medical Courses, RIN said she's doing higher English.)
SHAH
(There will be orientation for freshmen. This is where we will have to form a group and ice-breaking.)
(a group I've formed consists of people which is we already staying at the same hostel.)
(I came as the second batch, while the first batch had come 3 months before and most of them had already made friends. We will live in the same hostel of 12 person with a mix of 4 courses.)
STUDENT REP
Now you over there, tell us about yourself.
SHAH
(It's my turn! I'm so nervous. Too many eyes staring at me. But I made it)
(Then there's this girl… small built, silky skin, sweet smile.)
(Many of the seniors walking outside stopped to look at her, she's really cute like a doll.)
???
Hi everyone, My name is FIONA. I'm from medical courses and looking for a great future together. Thanks!
SHAH
(Oh, we're on the same boat.)
(All seniors, boys and girls giggling just by watching her. Some of the seniors shouted asking if she is dating someone.)
FIONA
N-No.
Senior 1
She's mine.
Senior 2
No… she's mine, there's another cute newcomer to choose.
SHAH
(the crowd is crazy, it's like presenting an idol…. There's many cute face's, better from schools.)
(So many to choose from too, but from last experience I have no confidence. RIN is the only girl I knew.)
(But I have no problem making friends with guys, we became best friends at the very start.)
BOB
Hei, SHAH. If you were to choose a girl. Which one would you choose?
If you ask me, it's either NANA or KINA. Both of them are bombshells. Nice figure, Big ass, solid titties. Damn I'm in a dilemma.
SHAH
Hahah, all seniors have eyes on them you know. There's no chance for us freshmen.
BOB
Hell, it doesn't hurt to just imagine. Quick! Tell me.
FIQ
Don't choose ANN, I'm first!
ADYB
NOBODY CARES.
AME
I chose KYKY.
BOB
That's my man, big ass big titties!
SHAH
For me it's.. FIONA
(By the time I said that, somehow our eyes met and both of us looked the other way around.)
(What is this, I felt like a shock. My heartbeat is fast now. I don't think she heard us because our distances are very far plus the crowds.)
BOB
Ehh, what do you see in her? She's wearing a loose shirt, big jeans. Don't even know how big underneath that!
SHAH
I guess.. She's my type haha.
(Yeah… Japanese looks, clumsy. Like anime girls come out to life.)
(A few days later, we started our class.)
(We boys on the left side of the class while girls on the right.)
(Surprisingly our hot freshmen are also in the same class, NANA and KINA. Both of 'em stay with FIONA at the far back.)
(That's the hierarchy of that. Popular girls will be in their own group.)
(After the class. Most people left already, FIONA left alone at her desk.)
(She's looking at me.)
FIONA
SHAH! before you go. Can you come here?
SHAH
S-sure, why?
(Last time our eyes met, now she calls my name. She remembers me. One of popular girl remember me felt like a dream. It's insane.)
FIONA
There's nobody here, you are the only person I think I can ask.
It's behind me.. C-can you pull the zip up. I can't reach it.
SHAH
(FFFFFUCKKKKKK…her bare back is showing. The dress is unzipped and she's holding it like her life depends on it.)
(I can see it.. her curvy silky white body. Light pink bra. She smells good.)
(Zipped up)
FIONA
Thanks, god knows how long I'm holding it. Mom forgot to lock the zip. It's slowly unzipped. I stayed in the same posture until now. I will never wear this dress after this.
SHAH
Haha, that's some struggle you had. Why not ask the other girls?
FIONA
I'm afraid they will laugh at me, they had high expectations from me. If they knew I'm this clumsy. They will badmouth me.
I feel safe to ask you somehow.
You look like a good person.
SHAH
(That's some overthinking!)
FIONA
By the way, thanks again. I'm FIONA.
SHAH
I'm SHAH.
W-well gotta go, my friends are waiting.
(I'm so nervous, not after I see her bare back.. I got boner now. I have to go away. I'm really a loser virgin.)
FIONA
Let's exchange numbers. I want you to be my first friend.
SHAH
(That's easy! First friend? Me? Why would she ask me, a guy.)
(We exchanged numbers and together went down to the entrance. I can see some seniors looking at us.)
BOB
That fast, you really know how to make a move did ya? bastard.
SHAH
It's nothing, we just talked a bit.
(Can't erase the memories of her unzipped dress though. So lucky to be alive.)
Hostel
(Phone Notification)
RIN
S'up, my boy. How's college?
SHAH
Ey yo, college is good. Got good friends. People around here are nice.
How about you?
RIN
Same! I already made a few friends. Most of them like cosplaying too, like me.
It's good to know we had the same chemistry.
(Phone Notification)
FIONA
Evening SHAH. It's me FIONA. meow
What are you doing. Had dinner already? meow
(っ＾▿＾)💨
Or did I bother you? meow
(͠◉_◉᷅ )
(Year is 2010, at that time there's no smartphones yet, no Whatsapp. Text messaging service only with SMS and MMS. Text Emoji was a thing back then.)
SHAH
(What a strange style of messaging. What with the "Meow" thingy by the way.)
Oh hi FIONA.
Just lay down after dinner.
How about you?
FIONA
YESHH.
It's not good to lay down after eating. meow
( ˘︹˘ )
At least wait until 15 mins.
SHAH
(What are you? My mom?)
(Guess that meow is her trademark)
Okay. What are you doing by the way?
Where do you live? Stay in a hostel or just home?
FIONA
Watch anime with my cats. meow
I'm at home. Really want to stay at the hostel but mom is not letting me.
It's ok though. Can't leave my video game . meow
SHAH
(Did I read it wrong? She has the same hobby as me! This could go well.)
What anime?
What platform? DVD or streaming?
FIONA
More advanced. Hew hew.
My bro downloaded it. meow
Full episode Marathon!
(͡• ͜ʖ ͡•)
(While in year of 2010, the Internet was not a thing and it's 3G. Most of us are buying DVDs. If we want to stream or download we will go to an internet café.)
SHAH
Wow, I wanna watch it too.
I want a copy tomorrow. I'll bring a USB.
FIONA
Yokaittt. meow
(We did chat till midnight and I forgot to reply to RIN.)
College
SHAH
Sorry RIN,
I slept early last night.
(Yeahh. That's a lie)
(She's not replying. Maybe She's in class.)
(I see FIONA across the street. She's with someone. A short girl.)
(somehow I don't like that girl. Suspicious aura.)
FIONA is waving at me.
FIONA
SHAH, let's go over there. I brought a laptop.
Oh, she is WAN. My new friend.
WAN
Hello there, we're in the same class.
SHAH
Oh, hello.
FIONA
Here, the anime I told you about. It's awesome and gore. Give me your USB.
WAN
You guys watch cartoon? it's for kids you know.
SHAH
(There she goes, complaining about our interest.)
FIONA
Hei it's not. You see here, there's gore in there.
WAN
Meh, still a cartoon.
SHAH
(What is wrong with you, can you just shut up. Nobody asks your opinion.)
(FIONA face turned sour already. I need to set a mood.)
It's gotta be good if you said that. Can't wait to watch.
FIONA
Y-yeah.
(We finished transferring and going to class. FIONA not talked much after that.)
SHAH
(What the hell is wrong with WAN. I mean… that's what I'm always scared about. Someone who will judge what we like and call us kids.)
(Is it a sin if we like to watch anime at our age.)
(Evening)
SHAH
(Classes have ended. I should go straight to my friends, they're waiting at the entrance.)
*While going downstairs at the entrance I see FIONA and WAN with a senior.
(Yeahh… no surprise if seniors are already taking a move.)
(I moved past her without even making eye contact. Deep inside I felt hurt a little bit.)
Hostel
(Night)
SHAH
(RIN not replying yet. She forgot or what.)
Let's go eat guys. I'm hungry.
ALL
YEAHHHH MUTHAFUCKA.
Restaurant
(We walked to a restaurant nearby college. And I saw FIONA still at the College entrance.)
SHAH
(What, is she still here? It's late and dangerous for her to be alone.)
(Texting)
Hei, are you still at college?
FIONA
Yeah. Meow
Mom is still not here yet.
How do you know?
SHAH
I saw you when I walked past by college a moment ago.
I'm at a restaurant across college.
(FIONA is looking around)
FIONA
Ah I see you Meow.
You with the others.
SHAH
Have you eaten yet?
It's dangerous there for you to be alone.
FIONA
Heheee. Now you worry about me.
I thought you were angry with me. meow.
SHAH
(Angry?)
Angry about what. There's no such thing.
Come here.
A lot of us here.
FIONA
It's ok.
I'm good here.
You are here watching me too. meow.
SHAH
Haha. Yeahh.
(Damn it, the way she said that felt like I'm the stalker here.)
You want something ? I'll pass to you.
FIONA
Thank you. meow.
But no thanks. Mom will be arriving soon.
SHAH
Oh ok then… If you said that.
FIONA
Are you angry?
SHAH
What? What to be angry about.
I'm ok. Haha
I haven't watched the anime yet, but I'll watch it once I get back.
FIONA
Hehee. If you said so I'm glad. Meow
Yeahh, watch it. You're gonna like it.
Mom's here. See you again. Take care. Meow
SHAH
Ok then.
Take care too. Bye.
(I can see a car and FIONA goes home with it.)
SHAH
(She should have someone to accompany her. With her appearance like that. It's dangerous.)
(I'm a bit worried.)
Days passed by and I saw more seniors approaching her. Looks like she gained more friends aside WAN. KINA and ERYN (Senior) sometimes accompany her. While I just look from a distance. I have no courage to talk with her face to face. We talked everyday but only by texting.
When In front of her, I make her look like a stranger. She does call me but I just smile and go away. I'm pathetic. She must be thinking I'm weird. It's just I'm not good with girls.I have no confidence since she's in the popular girls circle too.