Stay : A story of finding love without seeing them

Stay : Chapter 28 (Way back to Happiness)

"Hi" I said returning the nervous tone.

"Is Angel coming with us?" he asked.

"N-no, she's staying here" After I said that Angel starts whimpering.

I get down on my knees beside her. "I'm sorry girl, you can't come. Don't worry, I'll buy you some treats"

I got up and closed the door leaving a whimpering Angel.

"Are you sure it's okay to leave her there alone?" Hiro asked.

"Yes" I said awkwardly.

I think I'm going to be sick. Like everything's out of my hand, even how I walk and talk. Mom's right, it feels like I'm on drugs.

"Ok, let's go" he said with his usual tone.

"O-okay" I said then we walked toward his bike.

"Here" he said handing me a helmet.

"But...You won't have one" I said holding it back.

"Don't worry" he said. From his voice, I can imagine he's smiling.

I also smiled and put the helmet on.

When we're both on the bike I asked him "Where are we going?"

"Maybe eat lunch, I'm still not eating. You?" he asked.

"Me too" I said.

"Okay, let's go" he said then started the bike.

While we're on the road and holding Hiro's shirt at the back, I inhaled his scent. This time, it feels like it's not telling me goodbye, but hello. I can't do anything but smile.

A sudden break made my head flew forward.

The helmet I'm wearing hit Hiro's head and I almost fell from the bike.

"Sorry" he apologized. "I'm not used to having a girl riding with me" then he let out a small laugh.

"I'm sorry" I whispered.

"No, no. It's okay. Just hold on tight" he said making me hug his back and rode off.

I can feel that my smile will soon reach my ears. I can't stop smiling. I can feel Hiro's muscle at the back and his abs. He must be working out, or this could be the result of being part of a fraternity.

This time we slowed down until we stopped.

"We're here" Hiro said.

He let me get down first then he parked the bike. Then he laughed.

"Why?" I asked confused.

"Do you love my helmet that much?" he asked between his laughs.

I can feel my face heating. I didn't notice I'm still wearing it!

I immediately turn back and took the helmet off. I hand it to him but I didn't turn around.

He took it and placed it at the bike. He walked in front of me and faced me. He laughed harder.

Maybe my whole face is red. I quickly covered it with my hands and lowered my head. This is embarrassing!

"Cute" Hiro said, amused.

He grabbed my hands and pulled it downward so that it won't cover my face.

"All red, like a tomato" he said then laughed again.

I frowned and tried to cover my face again but Hiro catch my hands.

"Okay, sorry" He said but he's still laughing.