Love Triangle (A Malereader Story)

Crush

Y/N Pov

School had just ended and i was walking alongside with the new girl and giving her a quick tour on the town. So far, she was a bit shy but slowly opens herself up to me as a person which im quite happy to see her doing

Walking around town to show her shops, the markets, a nearby cafe and the bay to which she gave the bay a good view for a minute where she stares in awe from the beauty

Both me and Erika walk side by side at the park for a quick break from all the walking

Sitting down at a bench to relax for a moment while under the shade of a tree to protect us from the afternoon sun, on our hands was crepes as a snack together with sweet iced tea for drinks. Erika was delighted to have a tasty looking food on her hands while her eyes sparkles in delight from the tasty looking food infront of her

I munch down at the crepe, savoring the sweet fillings along with the sweet and sour fruits inside it. The taste of chocolate syrup, whipped cream and strawberries felt like heaven to my tastebuds with all those mixed flavors

Glancing at Erika who tooks a bite from hers, i blush from how cute she was from her small size and demeanor

Erika: W-What are you looking at...?

Y/N: Blush I-Its nothing. I just think you seem to be having fun

Erika was silent for a second before giving a reluctant nod to me

Erika: Yes, i did have some fun today. Im very glad to have someone as you show me around the town

Y/N: Its no problem. Wouldnt it be better if you were familiar with the town, right?

At it again with the shy attitude Erika put up with, she broke eye contact with me to focus on her crepe while i didnt mind it as i continue to enjoy my time with the new girl

Erika...she is truly something else, im unable to put my finger on it but something about her that made me feel strange

After finishing our snack, we decide that we should home. Both of us walk side by side in the street of the peaceful town with the afternoon sun shining down on us. Briefly stopping at the railroad where we stop as a train passes by our route

Glancing at Erika which to my surprise she was looking at me as well, our eyes lock at each other for a moment, a silence between us as our gazes at each other's soul before the sound of the train passing ahead fades away signalling that our path ahead was clear and henceforth continue our way home

While walking, i couldnt help reminisence our moment together just now. Why would we lock gazes together but due to this, my cheeks starts to heat up and look at my left to avoid Erika seeing me in this state

Soon, a path that diverges from left and right was ahead of us. We stopped at this section and had a short conversation

Erika: My place goes here, i can walk by myself

Y/N: Mm. Then, i guess i'll head home as well. Take care, Erika

Erika nods before going right while i went left, parting ways with each other as we head home on seperate directions

Timeskip, School

I sat by on my chair whilst waiting for the class to start while the others were doing what they want, i just stare at the window, bored out of my mind

Suddenly, i felt 2 hands grabbing my shoulder, surprising me from behind. Turning my head, i saw Matilda with a cheery expression on her face with a bright smile

Matilda: Heya~!

Y/N: Oh, Matilda, its you

Matilda: Whats with the message yesterday? Did you went gambling with Arthur again?