Grade 12 (S.Y 2020-2021)
It's been a month since that incident happened.
I was eating peacefully when someone asked, "Is this seat occupied?" He is referring to the chair next to me, I almost choke when I heard that voice of him.
"No" I answered. "May I seat here?"
“Lansley, what are you up to? why so formal?” I asked him, it's awkward knowing he has a girlfriend and there he is, asking permission to take a sit beside me.
He sat down, “I just noticed that you're distancing yourself with me.” I can't concentrate, I can't even look straight at him. My heart is beating so fast, “Uh, w-what are you talking about?” I hate it, why am I stuttering?
He just smiled at me then said, “You're really bad at acting, you can't lie to your bestfriend.” that's it, that 'bestfriend' word feels like a thousand of stab wounds.
“I'm not lying, it's just that, I don't want her to feel jealous at me being your bestfriend.” I said, “Don't worry, she's not.” we continued eating in peace.
After we ate, I watch him slowly disappearing in my sight, I'm a desperate melodies, I'm right here in front of you but you don't see me.
And If someone asked me if I love him—
