10 Chapters about HIM

Chapter 9

Even though we are at the same university, I still manage to avoid him the whole semester.

Thankfully, we are not in the same department.

Our school throws parties like an acquaintance party, Christmas party, a college party, etc. We never cross our paths. And I think Lhuyd already gave up on what I'm doing, because now he never approaches me anymore. We never bump into each other at school.

But one day at school it was raining and I never brought an umbrella. So I stayed at school until the rain stopped, but it didn't. It went very strong and the wind was so cold and also there was thunder and lightning. I think I will spend the night here in school because it was scary here. I was about to text my parents. Maybe they could come to school and rescue me, but my phone was already dead. How awful it was. I was about to cry, because I was really scared and alone. When suddenly someone patted my back and said, " It's okay, I'm here."

This is the worst!!! I wasn't prepared for this.

It was Lhuyd. I was speechless at that moment. I can't really process that it is happening, I was avoiding this guy for 2 years and now we're here at school stranded because of the heavy rain. He then gave me his jacket because he noticed that I'm cold.

Why aren't you home so late?

Look, you cannot go home with this weather. Lhuyd said.

Well I am going to ask you the same thing,

Why aren’t you home this late? Why are you still here in school? I asked him.

Uhhhmm,, my dorm is across from school. I'm not living with my parents anymore, I just want to be independent. He explained

Come with me, you can stay in my dorm, you can leave right after the rain stops.

I blinked a couple of times, should I accept his offer? I can't stay here, it's too scary.

Before he changed his mind. I accepted his offer. I am so wet because of the rain. No umbrella, all I had was his jacket and it was also very wet.

When we arrived at his apartment, I was so quiet. It's kinda awkward, but nevertheless, I told him that I was thankful that he offered to stay in his apartment even though I was avoiding him. I felt my face heat up with embarrassment.

But he just smiled and said, no problem Megan. I will always be your FRIEND. Wait here, I'll just get you some food to eat.

Then he left.

This is very awkward. I hope the rain will stop so I can leave this place. I don't want to stay with him for a long period of time. I'll get emotional and those past experiences will come back again. I don't want that to happen. But the rain is still pouring so heavily that it could flood. A few minutes later, he then came back with food. A cup of ramen and a box of pizza.

Megan, here's the food, please eat. Don't be shy anymore, he teased me and laughed.

Please stop. I just want to go home. I said calmly, without looking into his eyes.

Don't say that, please eat up. I know you're hungry. You can't go home in this heavy rain. I won't let you.

I am not comfortable with you. I hope you understand.

What do you mean? Why are you like this?

You know what, Megan. I was really confused about why you are acting like this? Did I really hurt you that much? Well, I'm sorry it's not a big deal.

I was silent, I couldn't speak. I can't let him know that I am about to cry. If I speak he would notice my shaky voice. I just let my head down and did not even look at him.

Please Megan, eat the food I was just concerned about you. If you don't want me here, I can go to my room and just stay here and eat the food. Then he enters his room and closes the door.

At this very moment, my thoughts are scrambled. I have the chance to go out and leave but I want to talk to him and tell what I really feel. Because of this I stayed and ate the food he bought for me.

2 hours later, the rain was still pouring heavily outside. I wonder if he's still awake because he's been quite inside his room. I then have the courage to knock on his room and talk things out.

I walked through his room door, I was going to knock then suddenly the door swung open. I was startled by his presence. I know we were blushing because our faces were too close and we were staring at each other.

I then stepped back and said, sorry I just wanted to apologize to you for being mean earlier.

It's okay Megan, I'm glad that you're talking to me again.

Megan I'm sorry about before in highschool

but what I didn't understand was why are you avoiding me? that you act like I did something so horrible to you. I thought we are friends that have each others backs. Why you change?

What Lhuyd? you really had no idea? What's going on with me?!

Have you forgotten that I confessed to you in highschool? that I have feelings for you? then you just dumped me and said bad things to me.!! and now you're acting like you're the victim?.

No Megan, I'm sorry I thought you move-on cause I was a jerk. I thought you understand that we are perfect for being just friends. I never thought that you would be so hurt because of me. I am really sorry. Megan, please forgive me.

I cried in front of him and he hugged me to comfort me. I am really sorry I caused you this pain. I have no idea.