Connecting Stars

I and Hana were walking in the corridor that's when Hana asked " Hey, what was your Elementary school like? " She reminded me of the days which pretty routine, normal, the cultural festival, sports day, Our school trip, but the first thing i remembered was Him.. Makoto, Our class representative. He was liked by many , Teachers, students, staff.. I began to notice him since he sat near my desk. I was kind of attracted but didn't care much . But day by day , looking at each other's eyes, staring & looking away, these things made me confused of my feelings like Am i sure that it's just an attraction It was beginning of Winter . We had holidays in a week . before that we had a Musical festival, where a pair of student sing songs together. one pair from each section. In our section , whoever was interested , got into pairs. I knew i would be with no one so i just sat silently on my bench pretending to be busy writing my notes while all of the other students were discussing about what song they would do . I was pretty disappointed that i couldn't participate because i love to sing but i convinced myself that it doesn't matter as i enjoy singing on my own . i dread to sing on stage , so there was no way someone would ask me.. Then I looked at Makoto coming towards..me? no way probably i am day -dreaming or he's going the other way, or maybe to ask me to submit my due notes? or to joke or pull a prank on me?? i thought "oh maybe he's going to somebody else maybe the one behind me " i told to my inner self which was so excited . But good for you, inner self, he came to my desk and said "Chizu, isn't it, your name?" he asked . "yeah, it's me..I am her . I mean Y-yes...It is her..no me! I'm C-Chizu... argh! w-what's the matter??" i stammered . "I want you to be my partner." he seriously gazed into my eyes I looked away and muttered "Why me?..." i looked away because i was not just shy but his expressions will make me like him even more "Ah! I know! You're kidding & want to make a fool out of me , which i already am , to believe you. You trickster! Why would you take somebody like me?" I blurted "I like your voice. I think we would make a good pair" he said , glaring at me, like a hawk to it's prey. "Be honest, you don't have any one to pair up! I know it!" I babbled non-stop He sighed "I just declined an offer, And I'll go away if you don't want to, i'm not forcing, just don't waste my time " Annoyed, he tried to leave my desk, that's when I came back to senses. "Oh wait, I-I think i can do it" He scowled , I gulped down a lump in my throat. "Ah!! I mean Sure!! Okay!!" I screamed, trembling my hands. He said it's my voice but I've never sung solo before in front of the whole class..so how did he know that i'd sing properly? How was he sure? I wondered but Didn't ask any further more doubts as it would just irritate him. "So let's practice in the music period" he said "Yeah..Sure.." I blushed and sank into my sweater. I was really very worried. what if he doesn't like my singing? What if I suddenly crack my voice? "i really need to do good in practice or else he'll switch partners" i was scared In the Music Class during practice hours, I started to panic and felt nauseous . "So let's check how your voice sets..okay first ..Chizu & Makoto please start" our music teacher asked us "Start first??" i exclaimed We sang together a song which we learnt in the music class before Somehow i made it better than i expected "That was good " he said "Makoto , very well done. But , Chizu, sing more loudly, People wouldn't be able to hear if you sing so low. " she remarked . After several practices & lessons , finally it was the day of the Festival. Mom was so enthusiastic about it that she bought a new camera to record our song " Welcome to the School Music festival where the kids will show their unique talent . The students of Elementary school are going to mesmerize with their melodious voices. So let's welcome our first team Anna & Sylvia , in front of this large, beautiful audience. Applause for the kids! " the announcer exaggerated things , like any other host, which made me even more frightened , the word "Large audience " echoed in my head Everybody was clapping and cheering on I was trembling as i have never performed on stage. After three or four participants it was finally our turn ... "Lets do our best" He clasped his arms around mine & cheered . We climbed on stage to perform. I thought i was going to ruin it as my throat was aching a little. I was shaking & I couldn't sing. it was like my voice trapped inside my throat. Music Began . I started to sweat . that's when Makoto , still holding my hand, began to sing . "That starry night" he started . I got a little confident looking at his gentle and pleasing face with his enchanting , dark eyes. I tried to sing & decided to overcome my fear as i had to do it some time , and I couldn't let Him Down. " That glowing moon" i tried to raise my voice higher . "Never cried like this before" we sang together "these little feelings tightly tied together" - Makoto Will they remain forever - Duet Pray for wishes to the shooting star not me cause i'm no wish-maker Nor i'm your savior oh, oh Say, we're gonna watch this sky again next summer night - Me We're gonna live every moment to the fullest from now.. - Makoto We continued to sing , I didn't feel insecure anymore. All that fear i had suddenly Vanished . it was magical. And I never saw him so enthusiastic before His Charm.. and how he trusted me , cheered me, made me fall for him more but right then i tried to keep up this thought away as it would distract both of us . After the song the most unexpected thing happened. He hugged me tightly . "That was so fun." he smiled broadly I almost got into tears..of happiness . I chirped "Yess! Super fun" We looked at each other and he pretended that he hasn't hugged and said that . and i did the same as well "Wish we can preform again any time" Makoto glanced at me, brushing his hair back . I got all crimson and blushed "Yeah..I feel the same " I tried to play it cool "So .. promise?" "Promise" i smiled we locked our hands and smiled at each other After that we haven't talked even once He didn't try to I did not , as well We had been in the same classes, but we lived our own lives, with our own circle , and almost it felt all those things never happened. We were not even friends anymore. We did talk , but most of the conversations were short , simple & plain Without even knowing, I spaced out , in the middle , Hana was just blinking her eyes at me. "Time runs so fast" I said Hana agreed"Yeah you are so right. Now after few days we will be highschoolers" she giggled . I have never seen Makoto since Elementary school. he was in another section & after a year we graduated to Middle school, I changed schools & have no idea what he did or is doing now, but i would like to know, in fact, I'd Love to know. I searched for his profile in Social Media and found out that he was going to a high school near station. I asked my Family during dinner time, to join there. After begging them like , five six times... They finally approved ! I was finally going to meet him..again !