Flashback 14 years ago.
Axl's POV
"Sir, he is in the Arts room." My bodyguard, Mike, told me.
I fixed my hair and let out a deep breath.
I have a crush on this sweet guy. He makes me smile all the time without him realizing it.
He is very cute and smart. I like him so much.
I think he likes me too. I am just waiting for Valentine's day to ask him out. I am still gathering all the courage to do it. I won't accept NO. If he doesn't like me, then I can make ways for him to like me too.
I am so confident that he will be my first boyfriend.
I entered the Arts room. "Axl, you are here."
Shit! He knows my name."You are?" I smiled.
"My friends call me LJ. So, why are you here?" His braces are showing when he tries to smile widely.
"Uhm, I need to get something." What an excuse, Axl?!
"What is it? I can help you find it." He fixed his thick glasses.
"Uhm. Just... Just... Just a painting."
LJ walked closer to me. "What painting?"
Why is he standing so close? What if he finds out that I am nervous?
"I can manage." I just pretended that I am doing something when in fact, I am just stealing glances of LJ. Why am I so nervous?
They said LJ is not attractive, but that's not what I see. For me, his beautiful face is just being covered by glasses and braces. It's cute though. I don't like him to change his appearance. I want to baby him. Oh, shit. This is too cheesy. It doesn't suit me.
I messaged Mike to bring the bubble tea. I found out that it is LJ's favorite.
I took it from Mike.
"Still not done searching? Are you sure you don't need help?"
How can he be so sweet?Should I tell him that it's just my excuse?
"Have this." I put the bubble tea in his hand."You are so sweet. Thank you. I need to go now. See you again." I think he enjoyed the drink.
Success. He noticed me. I found out that he knew me too.
Oh my gosh. LJ will be mine next week. I chose Valentine's day to be extra special. He will be mine on that day, I promise.
The days passed. He smiles when he sees me. LJ also greets me every time too.
"Sir, he is with Michael Trent." My bodyguard told me when I asked LJ's whereabouts.
"Who is Trent? Brother?"
"His classmate, sir. They are eating in the cafeteria together." Mike replied.
"Do something about it. I don't want to see him eating with any guy."
Tomorrow, I will finally tell him that I like him. I prepared everything. I set up a vacant room where I will give my surprise to LJ. I bought a lot of gifts. Will he like it?
We are already on the way home when I see LJ walking alone.
I asked my driver to stop the car.
"LJ," I called him.
"Axl." He wiped his tears.
"Is there something wrong?"
"Nothing. I just want to walk home. I am okay. Thanks for asking Axl. See you tomorrow." LJ's smile is blinding. It's just too beautiful.