One Step At A Time

Decision

I was still in shock. My eyes were still wide open. My face red like blood. I waited for Ian to say something.

"Come on Jun!" Finally the silence was stopped. Ian talked.

"Of course Lyra likes me. I like her too. We're friends." Ian smiled and patted me on the shoulder.

I thought hearing Ian said he liked me would make me happy. But after hearing what he said about being FRIENDS hurt me.

I looked at Jun and smiled. "Yeah... We're... Frii..friends" I thought I wouldn't get that out. Now I know Ian doesn't think of me other than just friends. It's fine.

"Friend...." I muttered and looked at the ground.

"I... I think I should go." I was feeling sad I couldn't help it. He said we were friends. Just friends. I could here the sadness in my voice I just hope they didn't notice it.

Ian stopped me from leaving and took my hand. I looked at him.

"Hey... Are you alright?" Ian said with worried eyes

"Im.. Fine.." I smiled. But it wasn't true though.

"No.... You're not. Tell me what's wrong." He looked me in the eye. And held my shoulders. My face turned bright red.

He was sorrows about me. Why am I sad anyway?! I smiled and thought how stupid I am thinking sad about being friends with the most awesome person in the world.

I took his hands. And put in down. I smiled and this time it was true.

"I'm fine." I looked him in the eyes

and blushed a little. But I'm happy being his friend.

"Oh...ok.." Ian stuttered.

I wasn't sure but I saw Ian's cheek turned pink. Maybe, Ian isn't sure of what he felt for me. I smile of that idea.

But whatever. As long as we're friends I'm happy.

"Hey Lyra!!! Before you leave watch us dance first..... Plssss." Jun was pouting. He looked like a kid. I didn't refuse. I couldn't.

"Sure."

Jun played the song 'Scream by Usher'. The both started dancing. I wanted to look at Jun but instead I caught my self looking only at Ian.

Ian would look at me from time to time while he's dancing but this time he was blushing every time our eyes met.

Hm... Maybe I shouldn't give up yet. I really like Ian and I don't really wanna be just friends. I wanna be able to hug him and hang out with him all the time.

I smiled and clapped for them after they dance. And looked Ian in the eyes.

"I'm not giving up yet." Ian looked confused and suddenly he smiled.

"Good luck." My eyes widen.

Did Ian know I like him?

Is he giving me permission to like him.

I just nodded and smiled.

I wonder how I'll be able to make him notice me as someone else and not just friends..