Behind the mask

Chapter 7

Oliver's POV

As I pulled the chair out for her, I couldn't help but notice how beautiful Sophia looks, especially when she smiles. "So..." I started to say but I really don't know what to say.
"Thanks," Sophia smiled and I smiled too.
I sat down on the chair beside her and I could feel the warmth from her, just like when I was at her house that day, on my 'date' with Stella. "You know how to play the keyboard, right?" I asked her, as I stared at her face.
"Of course! I can play lots of instruments, really..." she said, shyly. cute.
Curiously, I asked her, "Really? What instruments can you play?"
"Piano, violin, guitar and cello," she replied, smiling. I really like her smile; it shows that she's really happy and she looks really nice, with her flowy brown hair, her sweet, chocolate, brown eyes that twinkle and her rosy lips. She was wearing a casual outfit today; a pink striped shirt with jeans, and brown booties. She was pulling off that cowgirl look and she looks wonderful.

When I realised that I was staring at her for maybe too long, I quickly replied, "You have a talented family." Maybe. I never heard Stella sings, except for that night at the party but I was certain that the singer's hair was chocolate brown, Sophia's chocolate, brown hair. Or maybe Stella was just wearing a wig. But their voices do match. It felt like they're hiding something.

She just shrugged in response to what I said. I turned to look at the music sheet that was placed on the keyboard. "Okay then... well, let's get started," I told her.

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I played this song a million times before. It was so easy and we both can play it but it looks like it's the first time for Sophia. Sophia could easily read the notes and catch on within one minute and we were playing the piece like a pro. She was very good. I can't keep admiring her; she's Stella's step-sister for all I know, and Stella would kill me if she knew what I'm doing. I decided to visit Stella after school, maybe to see Sophia again.

Soon, it was time to perform. We were the last one to perform but it seems like we're getting the highest grade out of that song. One time, my arm brushes against Sophia's and I could feel the tingling, burning sensation as we physically touched. I hoped my cheeks don't turn red since everyone is looking at us. We were playing in perfect rhythm; like our hands were going with the flow of the music. The audience were all clapping when our hands leave the keyboard and Mr. Campbell was also congratulating us.

I saw Sophia walking toward the door to her best friend, Madison Allen. Suddenly, I felt the urge to touch her, so I grabbed her arm. The heat from her was starting to make me melt and the sensation of touching her arm was driving me crazy. She slowly turned around and I stared into her beautiful chocolate, brown eyes. When I realised I was still holding her arm, I quickly let go. I deicided to start our conversation off by congratulating her, knowing that she was amazing playing that song for the first time. It wasn't easy; not everybody in the class could play the song. Okay, maybe most of the class couldn't play the song. "You were great. You really were," I smiled at her as I saw a faint red blush across her cheeks. She looks adorable. I decided to continue, "Can you just tell Stella that I might be coming over?"

The smile immediately left her face when Stella's name was mention. Maybe they were on bad terms or something. She thought for a moment then said, "Maybe, you can come like, as a surprise for her?"

Was that suppose to be a great idea? Maybe. Maybe before I met Sophia. But it felt like I met her somewhere before that incident in the kitchen.

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