if they only knew. [ON HOLD]

if they only knew. Chapter 4

Arvee:

We went to coffee shop, me and Chris. He bought me a grande order of a black forest. He also said to put tiny marshmallows on the whipped cream, and asked for a bendy straw. He knows that I like marshmallows on my sweet drinks, and bendy straws. I was blushing. :”> He also ordered a medium-sized cheese cake, and a mocha cappuccino for himself.

We sat down in the corner. Do you know what I liked the best in that place? Its chairs were near to each other. I’m blushing even more. :”> We were sitting, and then he started talking, TO ME. I blushed much more. :”> We talked about a lot of things. We talked about TV shows, movies, sports, celebrity issues, each other’s favourites, and even plants. It was amazing. It’s the best day so far. I hope that this would last FOREVER. :”> Too bad it only lasted 3 hours.

We were about to finish the last bite of our cheesecake when this question came up: “Hey Arvee. What do you like in a guy? I mean, just asking.” What will I say? He might suspect something if I described him. But I don’t have any choice. I have to answer him.

I answered him with a few “someone who is..” statements. After my answer, I asked him the same question. I said: “How about you, Chris? What do you like in a girl?” I’m having goosebumps. Why did I ask him that? What if he describes Taylor? What if he describes Katy Perry? I’ll be crushed if I hear a single name from him. And then, there it is. He said it. “Jill.”

HE LIKES JILL? Well, of course he doesn’t. Haha. Jill was actually trying to call me from the door. Jill said that my mom was looking for me, and that I need to go home immediately.  “Hey. Go. Your mom’s looking for you. I’ll be fine. It’s late anyway. I should go home now, too. My dad will kill me if I don’t do the dishes for today. Thanks for wasting your time with me. Haha.” He said with a completely calm voice. Those were the last things he said before I went out. He was sitting there. He’s waving goodbye. I don’t want to go. I’d like to spend more time with him.

When I got home, I asked mom what’s up. She said that my dad’s going back from his company trip tomorrow, and that we needed to clean the house fully. Jill stayed and helped us clean the house.

By 8PM, we were done. Jill and I ate dinner then went straight to my room. I showed her the orange tumbler Chris gave me yesterday. She said it was so sweet. We watched rom-coms while waiting for Jill’s dad to pick her up by 10PM. After Jill left, I brushed my teeth, combed my hair, washed my face, and put on my jammies.

It’s 11PM, and I still can’t sleep. I was still thinking about what happened this afternoon. I miss Chris already. I know that we’re not together, but I just miss him so much. It was the best day so far, and I want it to happen again.

It’s after 12 and I’m still not sleeping. Then suddenly, my phone rang. It was a text message. When I opened the message, I read something that made me fall from my bed and cry.

Chris:

We went to the Coffeeteria. They make the best cheesecakes there. It’s her favourite. I ordered her a chocolate drink, with marshmallows. It’s also her favourite. I also asked for a bendy straw. Again, it’s her favourite. I also ordered a medium-sized cheesecake and a mocha cappuccino.

When we sat down, she was quiet. She didn’t say a word. I didn’t want to bore her out. So, I started talking. We talked and talked about a lot of things. She was laughing at my jokes. Have I ever told you she has the best laugh ever? She’s so attractive.

You know, the more I talk to her, the more I fall for her. I’m so nervous, but she has this soothing voice that calms me down. She’s smiling at me, she’s talking to me. It’s really happening. :’)

We were about to finish the cake. I know that when the cake is done, our conversation is also done as well. I have to talk to her some more. I want to spend the whole evening with her. And because of that, my mouth spoke the worst things yet. But, do you know what she did? She answered it anyway. This is her answer: “What do I like in a guy? Hmm. Hard question. Haha. What do I like in a guy? Uhh, I don’t know. I guess, someone’s who’s real, someone who cares and always thinks about me, somebody who’s God-fearing, someone who loves me because I am me, not because of the things I’ll give him or because of my financial standing in life.”

I was happy. I thought she’ll be describing someone I don’t know. Or maybe someone famous. Then, as I was drinking my cup of coffee, she asked the same question. I smiled. And as I was about to answer, I saw Jill at the door, trying to call Arvee. She said that they needed to go home because Arvee’s mom is looking for her. I told her it’s fine, that I need also need to go home. “Okay. Thanks for the drink and the cake. I had fun. So much fun. Thanks, really. I had a good time. Take care. And, clean the dishes well.” That’s all she said. And then, she added the sweetest thing I’ve ever heard. “And by the way, I didn’t waste my time here.”

I couldn’t stand up. My legs are shaking. She said that she didn’t waste her time with me. This is totally the best day ever. She smiled after saying that. :”>

When I got home, I ate, watched basketball, ate again, watched wrestling, ate again, watched golf, read my brother’s K-Zone while eating, and then finally going to my room. I was thinking about Arvee the whole time. I was thinking about our conversation this afternoon, her smile, her pink, Patrick Star shirt, her pink and white sneakers, her green, orange and pink bracelets, and the bag containing the big, orange teddy bear she brought the whole time we were together. 

It’s 11PM. I can’t sleep. It’s like something’s keeping me awake. 30 minutes have passed, and I’m still not sleeping. Then, I saw my phone. I have to text her. I have to tell her everything that I feel. I just have to. So, I got my phone, started to think of something to say, and then keyed it all.

At exactly 12:12, I came up with a long text message. I sent it to her rightaway. Here’s what it said:

“I’m sorry. I know that it’s late, but I still have to answer your question. So, here it is. What I like in a girl is someone who’s smart, funny, and nice, someone who’s smile melts me, someone who’s eyes sparkle like the stars, someone who doesn’t wear make-up and but still captivates me, someone who likes to talk about a lot of stuff, and plants, not just herself, someone who helps me get an A+ report on Biology, someone who gives me hot coffee, someone who helps me get an A- at Algebra class, someone who likes marshmallows on a chocolate drink and cheese cakes, someone who says sorry for something that’s my fault, someone who completes my day everytime I see her, somebody who’s YOU.

I Love You Arvee. Today was the best day of my life. I haven’t been honest with you, sorry. It’s just that, I’m so into you. I get nervous when you're near me. I’m afraid that I might suddenly trip over or that something’s in my teeth. You are the most beautiful girl I’ve ever laid my eyes on.  I Love You Arvee. I hope that you feel the same way. I Love You. I Love You So Much.”