AFFLICTION

30 ~ [Intensified Gaze]

LEERA POV

Light fell on my eyes, hindering my sleep as my room enlightened by sunlight that entered through the window which was fully opened.

"Ahhhhh" a big yawn left my mouth when I forced myself to sit stretching my arms. My eyes flew to the clock which stuck at 6.00 AM. Too early as I usually get up at 7.00 AM. I rubbed my eyes still sleepy but however got up from bed. Why not utilize this time to study? I have to go get ready for my class after an hour anyway.

I freshened up and sat on my study table. Fuck.... my exams are coming, I need to do well. Maybe I'll just ask for taking leave from my part time job at the library for couple of days till my exam ends

I don't know why I'm not able to concentrate! Fuck
Those blue pairs of orbs staring deep at mine.... Aze..... FUCK

I haven't seen him a few days fortunately but I can't agree more how much his thoughts are bothering me lately. Why it's bothering me so much? The fact that he is engaged now is making me feel strange and I don't know how to name that strange feeling. Probably feeling bad for that girl who's life is actually going to be ruined by an asshole like him or...... Do I still- ?
"Shutup Leera!! What the hell are you thinking what's wrong with you!" I shouted to myself.
I should study ugh instead of wasting my time in bullshits.

After a while it was already time for class. I got ready and left for my class. The entire time of my class went by casually.

"Leera, why do you look pale are you alright?" Levi sounded concerned
"Ooh neh.. I'm alright.. it's just you know stressed for the exams" I sighed
"Chill panda, you always do good in exam. Let's go grab some ice creams. What do you say Aria?" Levi encountered
"I can never refuse to ice cream offers you know" Aria laughed

"Let's get going then" they dragged me with them even before I could say something. We got on Levi's car and he bought us to our usual ice cream place, the place is well know for best ice creams in the city.

"You both stay here let me bring the icecreams..
Mint chocolate for Leera and butterscotch for Aria" Levi said
"Yeahh fast" We both said together and laughed. Me and Aria are just like before now and I feel it the best.

Levi left for our icecreams while we kept gossiping. Suddenly I felt a tuck on my hand.
"Leeraa!!" Came out his excited cute voice
"Aaron? Hey!" I smiled at him
"You know him?" Aria asked looking at me.. "yeah" I muttered

"Are you here to eat icecream?" He asked pouting tugging my hand again

"Yes dear! Who are you with? Why are you roaming alone??" I softly ruffled his hair
"I can't find bestfriend. He asked me to stay and went to buy the icecreams. But now I can't find him" He muttered softly as tears already started forming in his eyes

"Hey hey! Don't cry! Look I'm here" I held his hand giving him a soft assuring smile
"Hey little boy, don't cry. I'm also here. We'll bring you home" Aria muttered smiling to him.
"I'm a big boy. I don't cry!" He folded his little hands on his chest looking away and we giggled

"Okehh big guy, what icecream do you want?" Aria asked him again
"Chocolateee, I love chocolate icecream" He licked his lips adorably

"Leera, I'll go tell Levi to buy a chocolate icecream too. The line seems to be huge though, I think it will take a while to get the icecreams"
"Okay.. I here with Aaron"

"Leera, aren't you my friend" Aaron asked adorably. "Yes of course" I responded
"Why don't you meet me then? Why don't you come to play with me? Most of the time bestfriend is at work and my school friends doesn't play with me too" He made a sad face