Gabu's Diary Entry:
It's been a whole week since Rei found my diary. A week of utter chaos, self-inflicted torture, and, oh, more than a few sleepless nights. Every time I close my eyes, I see her teasing smile, hear her voice as she whispered those words in class. I still don't understand why it's so hard to breathe whenever I'm around her now.
How did it come to this?
Rei is always so… calm, so effortlessly cool. While I'm over here, a nervous wreck, wondering if every glance she gives me is filled with some secret meaning. It's like she knows exactly how to push my buttons, making me flustered without even trying. And it's driving me crazy.
She said she would read my diary. She actually said it aloud. My worst nightmare, my deepest secret, exposed for her eyes only. What was I thinking, letting her know about all the things I wish for in my heart? The kind of things I'd never say to anyone, let alone her.
But here we are. She knows it all, and I'm left wondering what she'll do next.
I had barely recovered from the last incident when today happened. I was sitting in class, half-distracted as usual, writing down random notes. My mind kept drifting back to the diary—how she'd held it in her hands so carelessly, as though she didn't realize the damage she was doing. But it wasn't even the discovery that hurt the most. No. What really made my heart stop was the way Rei looked at me after reading it. It was like she knew all my secrets, and that terrified me more than anything.
Suddenly, I felt her presence beside me. She had moved closer while I was daydreaming. I didn't notice her approach, but the moment she leaned over my shoulder, everything around me blurred.
Her scent—soft and warm—drifted over to me, and I could feel the heat of her body just inches from mine. I froze. My pulse spiked. Was she leaning in to look at my notebook? Or maybe she was just bored? Either way, I couldn't focus on anything except the way my skin tingled from her closeness.
And then, she whispered softly, her breath brushing my ear:
"I wonder what happens next in your diary."
I almost dropped my pen. What did she mean by that? Was she serious? Was she teasing me again? Or was she actually… interested in my ridiculous daydreams?
I turned to look at her, heart pounding so hard that I thought it might burst out of my chest. Rei had this mischievous glint in her eyes, as though she was enjoying watching me squirm. I could hardly form words.
"W-What are you talking about?" I stuttered, trying to play it cool, but failing miserably.
Rei smiled—no, smirked—and her eyes softened. "I read your diary. You know, the one you keep hidden in your bag. It's… very interesting."
My stomach did a flip. I wanted to disappear. Maybe sink through the floor, or become invisible. Anything to escape this moment. But of course, I couldn't do that.
"Y-You… read it?" My voice came out like a squeak. I couldn't even look her in the eye.
Rei gave a casual shrug, as if it was no big deal. "Of course, I did. You've got some… colorful fantasies, you know?"
I wanted to melt into the chair. I wanted to yell at her, tell her to stop, but I couldn't. Her words had a way of disarming me, of making me feel like a complete fool, but… there was something else there. Something deeper.
Before I could think of a response, Rei's hand brushed against mine. Her fingers lingered for a second longer than necessary, sending an electric jolt straight through me. I gasped, my heart leaping in my chest.
"Don't worry," Rei said with a playful wink. "Your secret's safe with me."
But the way she said it—like she knew everything, like she held all the power—made me feel so exposed. I couldn't tell if I should be relieved or horrified.
Later, as the bell rang and everyone started packing up, I tried to slip out of the classroom quickly, hoping for some space to clear my head. But just as I reached the door, I bumped into her—again.
Of course. I shouldn't have been surprised. Rei had this knack for showing up at the exact moment I least expected it.
"Whoa, careful there," Rei teased, steadying me with a hand on my shoulder. Her touch was light, but I felt the warmth of it travel down my spine.
"Sorry," I mumbled, trying to avoid her gaze.
But of course, she wasn't going to let me off that easily. "You seem a little flustered. Something on your mind?"
I could barely keep my thoughts straight. How was I supposed to respond to that? Was I supposed to tell her that I had no idea what was happening anymore? That everything was just spinning out of control?
Instead, I looked up at her, my heart racing. "No… nothing's wrong," I said quickly, wishing I sounded more convincing.
Rei's lips curled into a teasing smile. "Really? You sure? Because you've been acting all… nervous lately."
I swallowed hard. This wasn't fair. She was too good at this—too good at making me feel like I was caught in her web. And yet, there was a part of me that didn't want her to stop.
She leaned in slightly, her voice dropping to a soft whisper. "Did you think about my offer?"
What offer? My mind scrambled to catch up, but then I remembered—the one where she said she might help me make some of my diary entries come true. My heart skipped a beat. Was she serious? Or was she just playing around with me again?
I stammered, "Wh-What offer?"
Rei's smile widened. "The one where I help you make your fantasies real. You know, the ones you wrote about in that cute little diary of yours."
I couldn't believe it. Was she really serious? Was she seriously offering to make the things I'd only dreamed about come true?
I froze. I couldn't think. My whole body felt like it was on fire. I just stood there, unable to move or speak.
Rei gave a little shrug, as if the whole thing was no big deal. "I'm not joking, you know. But it's up to you if you want me to help or not." Then, in an almost teasing tone, she added, "But I have to admit, your diary is… very entertaining."
Before I could answer, Rei winked at me and walked away, leaving me standing there with my mind completely scrambled.
Gabu's Diary Entry:
How am I supposed to deal with this? Rei just offered to make my wildest daydreams come true, and I'm scared out of my mind. Does she really mean it? Is she actually interested? Or is she just messing with me?
I don't know what to do. Part of me wants to scream, to tell her everything, to take her up on the offer. But another part of me is terrified that I'll embarrass myself even more than I already have.
Ugh, this is insane. This girl is literally driving me crazy.