One last try / Jenna Ortega

Chapter 55

Leo's Pov:
(time skip 11:30 arrival at Tichu mountain)

We had just arrived at the famous Mountain of silence, the grass and leaves from branches were greener than ever, little ponds and waterfalls crystal clear, it's so clean and pure you can drink from it, Koi fishes and other thalassic creatures were swimming in between small waves, the sun was warm, and there were many small village houses around.

Villagers were harvesting, others gathering water from the well, and some kids were playing around the bushes at small park areas, it reminded me of a Minecraft village, but in real life. Every person there was of course Japanese, their eyes being squinty and mono-lid, it was cute honestly,

2 Guys came up to us, one looked like a 70 year old sensei, and the other was a 30 year old villager, "welcome to Tichu mountain" he welcomed us with a smile that shut his eyes completely, extending his arms into the open view, and nodding, the sensei had a straight face like me, with a little white mustache and white hair,

He had his arms behind his back standing before the villager, his eyes piercing through each and everyone of us, all the classes were gathered, 1 through 6, meaning we were a plenty bunch, as i looked around noticing all the seniors, i realized i had been standing next to Jenna the entire time.

I slightly frowned at that, how did i not see her? Did we even exit the bus together? During the ride we were talking and joking, i made her laugh out loud many times, and a few heads turned to look at her sometimes, i have a lot of fun with Jenna, and i love how understanding she is, and how deep i can get with her,

After noting the fact that we've been so close that our shoulders were brushing against each other this whole time, the teacher and the villager, which seems to be our guide, exchanged a couple words, then Mr. Knox turned to us and allowed us to step forward and start following the villager who's name is Mr. Ling,

Some kids sighed out of boredom of having to walk through these villages under the sun, others gossiped about the poor people working and digging to plant seeds, and others like me and Jenna smiled and followed immediately. Jenna and i took our first step the exact same time, i was a bit thrown back by this, but i continued normally,

I'm going insane aren't i.. Observing every single detail, anything we do that matches, or trying to find any hints that lead to her liking me.. She's never going to like me, she's Jenna, and i'm a nobody, i'm just a quiet person with a burnt face. And i'm ok with that, cause that's who i am, i don't care what people think of me, and i don't care if i come off as weird, i've been comfortable with myself for ages, i'm not gonna switch up now.

Jenna's Pov:

My legs were shaky and palms sweaty, my breathing was off track and i had began to sweat, nervously looking down at the ground, with my vision blurry, i was trying so hard to be next to Leo.. When he got off the bus i ran up close to them, when they stood still to listen to the guidance guy, i stood beside him, now that he's walking, i'm trying to walk at the same speed.

I'm fucking going insane aren't i? Trying to be with them all the time.. Trying to talk and have a conversation, always flirting when they don't like to flirt.. Am i pressuring him? What the fuck is wrong with me. Why do i act like this when i have a crush on someone? I should be more mature, give Leo some space to decide for himself.

There's no way she's into me anyway, i know we kissed and everything but maybe she did that just for the fun of it.. I mean i didn't.. Although it was fun and a major turn on, i did it out of emotion.. Like genuine feelings.. That she doesn't have. Leo grew up rough, losing their mom then her dad leaving, and getting a life long scar that fucked up their confidence so much they don't even change their fucking face anymore. What makes me think i'm special? I'm not. She doesn't like me.