My Triplet Lovers

His Name

4:15 pm

As we were walking towards the waiting area, It felt awkward again like no one's bothering to open their mouth, But I just have to know.

"I can do this! I can do this! Should I do this?" I whisper quietly to myself.

"What?" Troy's response, apparently he heard my whisper.

I took the chance while I was still with him

"What's your name?" I look at the ground avoiding any eye contact with him because even if I got that sentence out of me correctly, it still felt like I made another clumsy mistake. That's the only thing I notice about myself whenever he's near me, I just make clumsy mistakes and get myself humiliated.

Because of the look of embarrassment and uneasiness etched on my face, I could barely look at him. I tried but it was hard. He saw the expression on my face and looked worried. Before he said a word, He waited until we reached the bench over by the waiting area. He offered me a seat then we both sat down,

He finally started talking and began with..

“Is there something wrong? Was it because I was late? If so then I'm really really sorry”. He actually sounded like he meant it but that wasn't the problem anyways.

"No, I asked what your name was. Remember?" I tried to sound calm and not show how nervous and shaky I was at that time and I think he bought it.

"Oh, right. Well then I'm Troy James Carter, And what about you miss?". He looked at me and waited for a response although I didn't feel pressured, a new feeling came. I felt comfortable being with him, just alone together and talking to each other without anyone around us.

Since I finally felt at ease, I could finally look him in the eye and answer.

"My name is Maya Luna" After that he stood up and held his one hand out and told me to take his hand. then.. HE KISSED ME, Well it was just on my hand.. but still, WHY??

My heart began to beat faster again. I was still confused why he did that so then I asked

"W-why d-did you d-do that?" I can't believe I stammered again and in front of HIM!

"Before I say what that was for, would you mind explaining to me why you're turning all red and stammering?" He said those words with a smug look on his face.

"Hey! It's not what it looks like! In my defense, we hardly knew each other and you already kissed me by the hand!". Blushing? I'm BLUSHING? It couldn't possibly be because of him, it's just-

I was nervous, ok?

I started to avoid looking at him again so he wouldn't notice a thing, but even so, I couldn't avoid his worried and anxious look.

"I kissed your hand as a sign of respect, I mean that's what guys used to do before..

Oh and I'm sorry, I was just joking about earlier. I guess I goof around too much that's why no one wanted to be my friend even in the past few weeks, This is actually the first time I ever talked to somebody in our section or even in the whole school and somehow it looks like I've messed up again. I'm not really good at this so I'm really sorry..". From a bright and happy personality he changed into someone who you wouldn't expect to be this shy which was the opposite of my first impression of him which kind of shocked me a little to see him this way even if we've only just officially met. He might've been shy telling the truth but he looked brave to me to actually open up about this. I haven't really met a guy who can open up this quickly even with my old friends that's why I was surprised he managed to tell me even if we've barely met. Well, that was that so back to Troy.

Since he trusted me with something like this, I guess that meant he felt comfortable talking to me about this and that he trusted me enough to lower his guard.

I tried to make him feel a little less worried and comfort him.

"You know what? You're the brightest and so far the nicest person I've met in this school and I was just kinda shy at first because I too am not good at making friends. You being goofy actually lighten things up and if you ever need anyone to talk to, I'll be here if you need me. And if you're ok with it, I could be your friend?".

I hope that was enough to make him feel better. After what I said, there was a few moments of silence between us, then he decided to break the silence that was somehow making me even more worried if I said and did the right thing to him.

"Thanks, that helped a lot. I mean so far that's the only problem I've been dealing with but nothing really serious. But hold on, you said you could be my friend? Is that true? Are you sure?".

The way he sounded saying that, it was like he was doubting I told the truth.

I wanted to reassure him so I chose my words carefully.

"Of course, I could already see that you're a great person. Yeah we just met but isn't that how making a friend starts with? Being complete strangers before becoming close friends? But if you don't want to be my friend it'll be ok. I won't force you". But I really do want to be friends and get close with no other things attached or hidden intentions, I really do want to be his friend. I hope I said enough to him.

"Are you kidding? Of course, I actually feel happier because now I've got a friend and it's you! I wouldn't ask for it to be anyone else because for once, I actually feel at ease being with you and I could tell that that's a great sign."

So from there, our friendship began.

4:30 pm

Wow, we haven't even noticed that time passed by but still there was no sign of his uncle to pick him up. So we went and talked more. It wasn't boring at all, we actually wish we had more time to just sit there and know more about each other. But of course we needed to go home at some point.

“Hey your aunt messaged me, they're almost here" I of course had to inform him so he doesn't worry about it, I am supposedly "babysitting" him after all. But instead of being happy to get home already and not to stay here any much longer, he actually looked more unhappy going home.

"Can't I just stay here and just talk with you? I still want to know more about you..". Aww that sounds cute that he wants to spend more time with me, but of course we had to leave too, We can't stay here forever.

But the puppy eyed look he gives me makes me second think if I was gonna leave but I resisted the urge to fall for those cute puppy eyes and be responsible.

"It doesn't mean we leave now, we won't see each other next time. We'd still see each other at school anyways. So don't you worry my cute little puppy! We'll still see each other soon". He then nodded to say that he agrees but still though, his like a little puppy that always wants to be around his owner.

The ironic part of this is that he's actually older than me, He's born on October while I'm in December.

Yeah, he's just a few months older than me but I actually thought that he'd be more serious than me. I guess it really isn't about who's older.

4:39 pm

It was starting to get dark but luckily his ride finally arrived.

"Thank you for staying with Troy, this is the first time he's been away from us and went somewhere without us keeping an eye on him" It actually felt nice to know that they trusted me.

"Hey, for being a great friend you can ride with us and we could send you to your house. It is a lot safer this way and it's getting dark too". I'm happy that he actually cares but I'm not sure if I will agree, though he does have a good point.

"And in this way, we'll have more time to talk too! So are you in?" He added. Sounds like he still wants to hang out, I then answered him..

"Sure!"