Callum
The next two weeks went by in a flash. Maybe mostly because of my constantly jovial mood. Since I realized my feelings for Jillian, every day seemed bright. After all the time I spent just looking at her from afar, hoping for just a second of her attention, the simple fact that I got to talk to her normally brought me such joy. I knew she also felt something deeper for me... could see it in her eyes whenever she gazed at me. But she was still making an effort to prevent our relationship from going further than friendship. The reason for that was beyond me. I tried to hint at more several times, even initiating some more intimate acts, but it sent her running each time. Then she would start avoiding me again. So I chose to give her the time and space she needed. As long as I got to
