Kimi's POV
Two months. That's all it's been, two months since Elena barged into my life, and now, a frustrating tangle of feelings is blossoming inside me. I'm pretty sure I'm falling for her. It's a messy realization, especially since I know I'm not straight, a truth I haven't yet found the courage to share with Elena. Daydreams often consume me, playing out scenarios where she knows, where I'm honest. What would she say? How would she react? The fear of ruining our friendship keeps my true feelings locked away.
Lately, my sleep has been haunted by a recurring image – a girl with a striking serpent tattoo that coils around her neck. The tattoo, the girl herself, feels so incredibly vivid, almost like a memory resurfacing. I find myself yearning to know her, to understand why she appears in my dreams with such intensity. But then, reality hits. A dream is just a dream, right? Still, a strange, undeniable connection to this mysterious figure tugs at me.
Today, though, the weight of those dream-world anxieties feels lighter. I've decided to take the plunge, to ask Elena out. A cocktail of nerves and pure, electric excitement is bubbling inside me. If she says yes, she could be my first girlfriend. My first everything, in a way. The thought is both exhilarating and terrifying, but I know I have to be brave.
This morning, I spent extra time getting ready, wanting to feel my best. It's like this is a moment I needed to prepare for. I carefully fastened an emerald necklace around my neck, a treasure I keep in my box of special items. The rich green of the stone feels like a good luck charm, a talisman. It has such a powerful, sentimental tie to me, almost like it was given to me by someone I loved. There's a fragmented memory connected to this necklace; a fleeting feeling of warmth and connection. It's just out of reach, a beautiful, untold story waiting to be remembered.
As I walk to school, a heavy anticipation settles on my shoulders. Everything could change today. With each step, I whisper affirmations to myself, hoping to gather the courage to show Elena just how much she means to me. Today, I have to be brave enough to show her my heart.