Eva's pov
You know I always used to see people together and wonder just how they do it.
How one day they confess and a few months later they avoid each other like plague.
How love that should last lifetime can't even last few months before a replacement comes.
I think I knew the reason all along but I never said it.
Lust
A four-letter word big enough to tear your mental capacities and verbal responses.
A virus that corrupts all the files on your computer.
Right now I am sitting in my class with my head lazily placed on my seat's headrest.
I can feel my hair ends twirling every few seconds and I know who is doing it.
I don't want to turn around.
I just want to enjoy this present moment.
The virus I was talking about has corrupted his CPU.
I could see it clearly in his eyes, the first few times we met.
But that's not the only thing.
There was depth, those blue orbs had too many emotions.
Too many for me to interpret all at once.
But one stood out the most that made me accept his proposition.
And that was care.
He cared about my career, my dreams, my fears and simply about me.
I never thought he would, but his honestly and straight forward attitude just blew my mind.
"Stop thinking about me Stalker, concentrate on the lecture"
My thoughts were interrupted as he whispered in my ear.
Looking here and there awkwardly, I straightened my back and looked up at the teacher.
See this was what I was talking about.
The class ended and as usual people gathered at the table behind me.
His social circle consisted of the best of the best students.
I was debating on whether to leave or wait for him.
My hands moving much slower to put in my books in my bag to buy some time.
I managed to get a glimpse of him.
He was talking to the student council president with one hand casually placed inside his pant pockets and another busy going through some paper.
"It's good. Prepare a final draft and get it by tomorrow"
The President nodded taking back the paper from his hands and smiling at him.
I stood there awkwardly not knowing what to do.
He met my gaze and before I could speak some girls came and beat me to it.
"Your majesty! We were searching for you everywhere!"
His gently smiled at them ignoring my presence yet again.
Turning around he started talking to them.
I stared at his broad back as he conversed with them.
The way they flirted with him making me uneasy.
I wanted to leave.
The second I turned around, I felt a firm grip on my wrist.
With mouth open, I blankly stared between his hand on my wrist and his back.
"I am really bad with names, I hope you don't mind"
He continued talking to them, his ignorance said I was not needed here but the grip on my wrist was in contrast to it.
It conveyed just one thing.
Stay
I shifted from one leg to another.
Minutes passed but still, his grip didn't loosen.
Their words making me cringe in dislike.
And further his sweet words to them doing nothing except making me more frustrated.
"I beg my pardon but I truly don't remember it!
"Of course you are welcome any time you wish. Just inform me a few hours before"
"Oh no don't be. I am happy we had this conversation."
" Don't look for me next time. Here is my number"
I don't know why but I feel like I the stupidest person alive.
I mean he is my boyfriend and I don't even have his number.
Finally, their talk ended and by now the entire class was empty.
I bet even half lunchtime was also over.
He didn't turn, simply pulled me along.
My footsteps trying to match his pace as we exited from the back door.
As soon as we reached a silent spot he left my wrist and smiled at me.
That beautiful smile striking my eyes brighter than the sun at its zenith.
I couldn't help run my hand through my hair awkwardly and smile back.
My eyes falling on the dried leaves in shyness.
"Give me your hand stalker"
Surprised I looked up to see a genuine smile.
"What? Just do it! I want to show you something!"
I did place my hand forward.
But he had other requests as well.
"Close your eyes"
"But your Maje-"
"I mean Daniel ...why do I have to?"
He smiled at me correcting his name but didn't say anything.
Taking small steps around me he stood behind my back and placed his chin on my shoulder.
I could feel him inhaling my fragrance with eyes closed.
His nose touching my jawline.
"Just do it little mouse, I have a surprise for you"
So I did.
I did decide to trust him again.
Blame it on my heart for my brain has had a short circuit with his closeness.
I felt his hand slip into mine.
His big hands perfectly engulfing my small ones.
Opening my palms I felt him place something in it.
It felt like grains, few falling as he did so.
His fingers went below my fingers as he cupped my hand with his.
I could feel some voices around but I couldn't pinpoint what they were.
The dried leaves were telling me of someone's presence.
I wanted to open my eyes but his breath on my neck instead made me lean back on him.
His words making me wait for his approval.
"I want you to meet my friends little mouse. I am sure they will like you"
And with this he moved my hand forward, making the thing in my hands to scatter around.
Surprised I opened my hands and what I saw made my heart melt.
There were birds.
Hundreds of them surrounding me.
Sone newly landing while others ready for flight.
They were enjoying the grains I just gave them.
Their chirping voices surroundings me along with their fluttering.
I couldn't help the smile.
I have never seen so many birds.
And that too which are not afraid of me.
My eyes took in the scene around me in absolute awe unaware of his stare on me.
"You like it?"
He asked and I finally gave him my attention.
My eyes shining with a child's excitement and hands eager to do it again.
"Like? I love it! Give me more grains! I want to do it again. See over there..that sparrow didn't get it!"
He laughed at this but I didn't mind.
My eyes fixed on a flock at a corner which desperately looked for more.
"Hurry!! They will go away!!"
He lifted his hands to show me he didn't have any.
A mischievous smile lingering his lips.
"You must be having them in your pockets!! Hurry give it!! Please!"
He simple shrugged and I roughly pulled him towards me.
His eyes widening in shock as I started my search.
"Hey...I said I Do-"
Before he could complete I had already pulled out the packet from his pant jeans.
His eyes widened as I jumped in happiness and did a small victory dance.
Filling my hands with the grains I threw them in the flock's direction and I swear I had to duck my head seeing so many birds come fluttering in.
Before I could even move a muscle to do it, I felt a presence above me and he completely blocked me.
His hand placed on my head to place my face to his chest, while he looked up at the pigeons flying just a few inches above our heads.
His cologne engulfed me and I had to stop my breath from getting drowned in it.
The one that gave the aura of protectiveness and dominance at the same time.
Sweet but addicting.
"They get excited about seeing someone new."
He simply said, with eyes still busy seeing his little friends.
While mine were fixed, gawking at his features with do less distance.
"Beautiful"
I spoke before I could think.
My heart started beating in anxiousness as I realized what I said.
"Indeed they are."
He replied ignorant of the fact that I was referring to him.
I smiled at this and got up from his grip followed by him.
"Only 5 minutes are left for the bell, shouldn't we hurry?"
He looked back at me and I could tell there was something else running in his mind.
His started moving in another direction, away from our college building.
"Hey!! We need to go back! Where are you going"
He didn't turn back, ignoring me he proceeded towards the back of the building.
Stomping my foot I decided to follow him.
His steps long and elegant in contrast to my short clumsy ones.
"Hey! Wait! I am coming!"
He suddenly stopped making my face to hit into his toned back.
Rubbing my nose I cursed in my mind.
The pain was unbearable but I refused to show it, I could feel tears stinging my eyes already.
Through tears eyes, I stared at his blue eyes.
Next, I know he clasped his hand with mine.
"Clumsy? Stalker? I wonder what else I don't know about you"
"Hey I am usually not like this, it's just that you suddenly stopped and I thought you won't.
I nev-"
My stomach grumbled with hunger and I shut my mouth in embarrassment.
I could hear it, I am sure he heard it too.
Pulling me along he moved towards the back wall.
My eyes widened when I saw him jumping over the high wall like it was a child's play.
"You can't be serious"
I said in horror.
This boy here is a bad influence.
"I do this everyday stalker. Plus we both are dying with hunger.
Come on give me your hand."
He casually sat at the top of the wall.
With one hand offered to me.
I refused his hand and simply tried climbing myself.
If he can do it, even I can do it.
My shoes resting on the brick wall, not getting any friction at all.
"This...this is a bad idea"
My foot kept slipping again and again.
I tried pushing myself up but all in vain
"AHH this is so infuriating!"
He simply stared at me, enjoying my struggles.
The winds blowing his hair and his jacket loosely tied around his waist.
Sweat covered my forehead but I refused to admit defeat.
I jumped up and was able to grip the top brick.
My dangling feet able to to find a small space in the wall and get some support.
My arms were getting sore as I stayed like this for a minute or so.
I tried pulling my body up and that was it, I nearly reached his level and that arrogant smirk was still plastered on his face.
Just a few inches more.
Come on Eva.
I tried my best but with each passing second, the strength in my arms seemed to be vanishing away.
I was nearly at the top when my grip on the top grip loosened.
I screamed.
Fearing the fall from this 10 feet wall. My heart came in my chest that very second.
But almost instantly the very next second a strong grip on my wrist stopped me.
My feet were dangling in the air as I looked down.
If not a broken bone, a sprain was inevitable.
Gulping in fear I looked up at my saviour.
"Enjoying the view?"
I was getting really annoyed, how could he find humour in such a situation.
"Naa , I think yours is much better"
The very second I said this, the grip on my wrist roughly pulled me up.
My body nearly landing on his chest as he interlocked his fingers behind my back and held me.
Did I forget to tell you that he is crazy?
He was sitting on a merely 1-foot wide brick and he was still capable of such a stunt.
Even slightest of misbalance can bring us both down.
My widened eyes met his as he casually enjoyed the view.
His dark brown hair looking goldish brown in sunlight.
"You look like a scared little mouse right now, Stalker"
Ignoring his comment I was more concerned about getting down from here.
His closeness making my anxiousness worse.
A few minutes later I found him moving away from me, my fear of falling returning.
In his arms I felt safe but as he moved away my hands literally started shaking.
"Hey...wait..what are you doing?"
I held his biceps firmly while staring at the grass below.
"Just wait and watch"
I saw him getting ready to jump from this 15 feet high wall.
My hands holding his shirt to stop him.
"Are you crazy!! You will get hurt! Don't-"
Before I could complete he already jumped.
My hands automatically moved up to cover my eyes.
Afraid to see him lying there with a broken leg.
Silence
"For how long are you planning to sit there stalker?"
My mouth hung open as I saw him casually leaning against the wall.
"Come on jump"
"You crazy basket!! How could you!! Have you lost your mind! You could have got hurt...how could I have saved you when I am myself stuck here! I was so scared I thought-"
I stopped myself, don't go further Eva, you won't be able to stop what comes to your mind next.
He simply ignored me like it was me who needs to control her temper tantrums.
"Jump Stalker, we don't have all day"
"I won't"
I easily denied, knowing I was not as crazy s him.
Plus I don't have a death wish.
I expected him to approach me and persuade me but what happened next made my mouth to open up in shock.
He simply turned around to leave me alone.
I thought he was joking but when he didn't stop I started screamingly behind him.
"Hey wait!! Where are you going!! Get me down from here!!"
He still didn't stop.
I can already imagine a Victorious smile on his face.
"Daniel get me down!!"
I shouted at him at top of my lungs and he stopped this time.
Sighing in relief I slowly skidded my body down the wall.
The grass was no longer visible.
I pointed my foot as low as I could to feel the grass below but it was not there.
Panic returned when I heard his firm command.
"Leave your hands Eva"
And I did.
Closing my eyes, I let go of my support.
I landed straight on him, my body weight crushing him and apologies coming out of my lips almost instantly.
While he stared at my worried face like I had grown two horns.
My fears were very small for him.
Without assuring me if he was fine or not, holding my hand he was walking me down the road.
My eyes trying to locate any injury.
Tired of my scrutinising stare he finally replied while changing our sides.
"Stop it, I am fine"
I merely nodded watching cars pass through us.
He has changed sides to make me walk on the left side.
When I realised just how cute his protectiveness was, I couldn't stop the feeling of warmness engulfing my insides.
He walked on the right side, afraid of someone running over me.
His gesture was so damn sweet.
I have seen mother's do this for their children.
Attempting to protect them with themselves as shields.
But never someone else.
He thought I didn't understand why he switched sides.
But I knew it quite well.
Feeling my stare he looked at me.
"If you keep staring at me like that Stalker, you will definitely run into a pole this time"
I giggled at this, his eyes sparkled with amusement.
"I won't, till you are holding my hand"
His eyes moved down to see our interlocked hands.
He was himself not aware that he was holding my hand all along.
He traced back his hand from mine and rubbed his neck in awkwardness.
His eyes looking at everything except me.
So boys also do get shy huh?
I never thought I will see his ears turn a slight shade of red.
His actions making me smile to myself.
"Is it safe for you to be here?"
His bodyguard's followed him everywhere.
I guess he was tired of them and that's why he bunked classes.
He sighed
"It's not but I feel suffocated there. Responsibilities and expectations make me lose myself sometimes."
I never thought of how it would be to be the next heir.
His life must be difficult.
"Come on, there is a diner there...they make the best lasagna!"
I smiled seeing his excitement.
His eyes telling it all.
Nodding I followed him to a small restaurant in the open.
We got seated and my eyes roamed over the menu.
My mouth was literally watering for something delicious.
The waitress approached us and we placed our orders.
A comfortable silence stretching after that.
At least I considered it comfortable, I don't know about him.
His learned back into his chair, placing one leg over the another.
A look of boredom crossed his features as he looked at the people going down the street.
"Are you bored?"
I simply asked, nervous of my silence triggering his disinterest.
His blue eyes stop at me and I saw him lean forward.
Placing one elbow on the table and resting his chin on his palm he looked at me.
"What does it look like to you Stalker?"
Rubbing my hands in nervousness, I tried replying while holding his intense stare.
"Well...I think you prefer to have company and talk to someone who has humour, who cracks jokes... someone not as messed up and silent as me"
He studied me like I am a chemistry equation.
His eyes narrowed and face stoic.
Feeling awkward I turned my face away, placing my fringe behind my ear.
"It's completely fine if you don't like my company..people generally call me boring.. it's nothing new, I don't mind!"
I am going crazy
Just why the hell did I say that.
Even if he doesn't know, now he knows it.
Great going Eva, you should write a book on how to make your crush to hate you.
He still didn't reply.
Okay, things are getting more awkward now.
I was avoiding his stare at all costs now.
"You have never had a boyfriend, have you?"
My face flushed and hands turned sweaty.
Looking up at him I started stammering.
"Me... boyfriend....no I.."
He chuckled at this and before I could hide my face behind my hair, he moved forward his hand and gently placed my irritating fringe behind my ear.
His fingers sliding pass my burning cheeks as he did so.
"See Stalker I have enough female fans in college who give me this so-called humourous company you were referring to.
I prefer silence over it and that's why I come here to relax sometimes."
What was he trying to insinuate?
"And that's why I choose your silence over their nonsense. The very reason I liked you the first time I met you"
"And as for your other question, I don't get bored, ever.
Especially when I have such a great view right in front of me"
Oh god!
Did he just flirt with me?
It came out so easily like he was talking about the weather.
"I...I just thought maybe you-"
"Don't, just don't try to understand me for you won't be able to.
The only thing you should know is that I want you with me, at all times."
"I want to start my day by seeing your face and end it as well."
What is wrong with him?
I am not some extraordinary beauty.
Why is he acting so obsessed with me?
I admit I also want the same thing, seeing his face first thing in the morning is like a dream come true.
"But...how is that possible?"
He smiled not paying much heed to my question.
Thanking the waitress and starting with his food.
He simply replied.
"Pack your stuff, you are coming with me tomorrow"
He enjoyed his food while I stared at his face.
Is he serious?
What will I say? They won't allow me!
"But-"
"Stalker-"
"But Daniel how-"
"Leave it on me little mouse, the food is getting cold"
Gulping down the first bite, I looked at his handsome face which was busy in enjoying the food and savouring its taste.
"One thing more...I don't have your number"
I finally managed to gather some courage and say it.
But his reply left me choking on my food.
"You won't need it.
I will always be with you.
Besides, I already have yours"
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Some express their feelings,others keep them hidden.
Try looking into their actions and you will find what you were searching in their silence.
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