"Are we done yet?"
"No."
In case you have no idea about the situation, I'm now staring down at Stella's eyes at the edge of the table while she lies on the table in the artroom.
You know, joining a Comic Club was never a pain in the neck, the only main problem is when the president ordered something weird.
Me: Uh…why're we doing this?
Stella: The book says different views have different inspirations.
You heard that? That was not me saying.
I was actually thinking if we might have some "Emergency Meeting" as Stella insisted that I be in the artroom at 9:00 am sharp — and I did. 🥲
Stella: Nope, nothing.
Me: What?
Stella: I can't feel a thing, I guess we need to try something different.
She then got up and sat on the table, opened a book called "Top 100 Inspiring Streets".
I went back to my seat wondering which lunatic wrote that book.
AI: It's not even a book.
Huh?
AI: It's just a collection of amateur artists' strange ideas and extreme inspiration methods, it was then compiled by a random AI and sold with a high price. 😒
...
...so she's being scammed again.
AI: Well...you can say that, but it actually depends. Some readers' feedback shows it's actually helping.
Just when I was finalizing my work by uploading the files to the clouds, suddenly two little hands held my head and bent it over to the back.
Yeah, that was Stella holding on my head staring into my eyes, her ocean blue eyes were still shining under the reflections.
Me: Uh?
Stella: Nothing, just swapping the position to see if it worked.
...
I don't know why this feels uncomfortable, especially when I'm looking at her smiles.
Me: Um….how long do we…
Stella: You know, the romance movies used to kiss after doing this.
I know, but please don't tell me when you're doing it. 😭😭😭
Stella: Have you ever kissed a girl?
The worst joke ever — do I look like a person someone would like to kiss?
Me: Uh...no.
Stella: Would you like to try?
HUH??? WHAT—??? 💀💀💀
Me: No.
I tried my best to calm myself until the bell rang and saved me from the disaster.
After wasting time in classes...I mean after I wasted my time in classes, it's finally the recess time.
To be honest, I was never expecting myself to pass by the swimming pool.
The only reason for that is because my routine route to get to the library was closed up for innovation, which left me no choice but to get the shortcut.
As you might not know, there's a junior class having swimming class in there with a teacher I know, Ms Carson.
She always scolds me for skipping swimming class which I'm still a bit shaken up by her...yes I'm traumatized. 🥲
"Willy!"
I heard a familiar voice coming out from the window of the swimming pool, I turned my head over and suddenly a girl dashed into my arms.
…..wait, dashed into my...
WHAT THE—!!!! 💀💀💀
STELLA WHAT'RE YOU DOING!!!!!
PEOPLE ARE WATCHING!!!!! 😭😭😭
She wrapped her arms around my waist while the water on her swimsuit soaked into my uniform!!!!!
AHHH—!!!!! 😭😭😭
Stella: Haha, you froze.
Of course!!!! 😭😭😭
She swung her head to shake off the water like what dogs did.
Me: Hold on, hold on —! Stop!!!
I took out a towel from my bag and started to dry her head up.
Me: Don't catch cold, the wind is strong out here.
For some reason, she suddenly let go and stood properly, allowing me to dry her head up while she put her hands behind while her toe was fidgeting on the floor.
AI: Well I guess her CPU is overheating now.
What're you talking about? She's human, not a cyborg.
AI: Well ... guess I watched too many fictions. 😏
What was that face for?
AI: Nothing. 😏
"Stella, is that your boyfriend?"
"Who is this?"
This is bad — her friend saw us and now everyone gathered around us. 💀
"Well well well….look who do we have here."
The voice that suddenly came from my back scared me, I turned back and saw Ms Carson standing behind me with her arm crossed.
Me: Uh….hi, Ms. Carson.
Ms. Carson: Long time no see, Rin.
Stella: Ms Carson, this is my big brother, Rin.
Wha—? WHAT??? 💀💀💀
Are you trying to cover me up with this….I mean….worst excuse of the year???
Who would believe a beautiful blonde girl would have a brother with an asian looking???
Ms. Carson: You know that's not true.
Ha! See???
Stella:Hm...he's my boyfriend, then.
Take that back, TAKE THAT BACK!!!
I SAY — TAKE THAT BACK!!! 😭😭😭
Me: Um…Ms. Carson, I….
Stella: Oh, Honey Willy, don't be shy.
What honey???
And please let go of my arm!!!! 😭😭😭
Ms. Carson: Haha, very funny.
Stella: Ha—ha— busted, sorry Aunt Carson.
Ms. Carson: Call me Ms. Carson, we're at school.
Stella: Willy, Ms. Carson is my aunt, Aunt Carson, this is...
Ms. Carson: Rin, I know. He was my student.
Stella: Really!?
Ms. Carson: Yeah, the only slacking brat in my class.
I think it's time for me to dig myself a grave, I can feel my body rotten. 💀
Ms. Carson: Just can't believe you took good care of my niece, great job.
Me: Uh? When?
Ms. Carson: The time when Stella twisted her ankle, the field, you don't remember?
Oh…yes.
Please stop reminding me of that dark memory…..especially that jersey!!!
It's back in my head now!!! 😭😭😭
Stella: Of course he did, I felt like a princess saved by a charming knight that moment.
Oh really? You cried like a baby who got lost in the public.
And I think it's time for you to set my arm free…
Me: I'm sorry, I'll leave now.
...
Yes, I left…I mean I ran away from the swimming pool area as fast as I could.
I was shaking on my uniform to dry the water up — but it's not helping.
Minutes later, I finally arrived at the library.
…..yay. 🥲
Minutes later after I was looking for suitable songs to boost up my mood as a programmer, a head suddenly appeared next to mine...again. 💀
I took a peek and I can confirm that it was Clara, she was looking at my song list on my screen without realizing I'm watching her.
And suddenly she turned her head — OUR TIP OF THE NOSE TOUCHED…💀💀💀
Me: Arhhh—!!!
Clara: AHHH–!!!
We both scared each other — she jumped back and I fell from the chair.
Ou—! 😭
We covered our noses while looking at each other….
Clara: That….that…was….an…an….ac…accident!!
Me: I…I…I…I…I…I…know….don't…..don't….
Clara: Don't….don't get….get…..
Me: O….Okay—!
...
After that, she sat next to me reading the novel while I continued on my work.
We spent a few minutes trying to calm ourselves.
Sometimes I really guess I need a transfer to a new school to start over. 🥲
AI: You know just now that was called Eskimo Kiss, so you two were technically…
SHUT—!
UP—!!! 😭😭😭
...
After a few minutes, I felt someone poked my shoulder.
Yeah, it was Clara.
I took off one of the earphones.
Clara: What're you listening to?
Me: Um….music?
Clara: What song is that?
…..
You sure I'm gonna tell her?
She doesn't look like someone would listen to Au5 or Illenium.
Clara: Sorry, I saw your song list. You like Au5 too?
Me: You like his track too?
Clara: I used to listen to his track when I was reading, but I forgot my earphone today.
She gently pulled my sleeves but turned her blushing face away.
Clara: Do…do you mind…if we…share?
...
AI: Rin, don't—!
What? It's just sharing a song.
At least she asked, unlike Stella.
Me: Here.
I put the earphone piece on her left ear and readjusted the volume.
AI: Don't say I didn't warn you. 😒
Clara: "Happy where we are"? It's on your list?
Me: Yeah.
After that we did not talk to each other but enjoyed the music together until the bell rang.
Clara: You read it, right?
What?
AI: The deleted message, remember?
Oh….wait.
Why is she asking?
AI: I don't know, but what you're answering next is the critical point.
I know.
What now?
AI: Normally people wouldn't remind someone about a deleted message, it seemed like that message means a lot to her.
So should I answer no? 💀
AI: If you did, she might be disappointed.As I have 70% estimation saying she might expect you to read it before she deletes it.
Estimation? Based on what?
AI: Trust me bro.
Clara: Nevermind…I take it back.
Me: No, I mean…
Clara: I'm serious, don't worry about it.
After saying that, she closed the book and was ready to leave.
...
...
AI: You sure?
Me: Cl….Clara.
She stopped and turned around and looked at me.
Me: The….McDonald's would have the pr…promotion st…starting tomorrow, do you….
Clara: Sure!
...
...
Me: Okay, see you this Saturday.
She nodded, then wriggled her body and walked away.
...
She smiled?
AI: Honestly, are you sure?
I'm not sure if it is what she wants but...honestly I don't know. 💀
WAIT!!!! WHAT HAVE I JUST DONE???!!! 😭😭😭
AI: You just asked a girl out….
I KNOW!!!!!
IT'S EVEN SCARIER WHEN I REALIZED THAT I DID!!! 💀💀💀
AND — SHE SAID YES?????
WHAT NOW!!!! 😭😭😭
AI: Relax, buddy. I think your logic is correct.
I hope so.
AI: You see, she enjoyed the time being with you, it has about 76.33% of probability that the deleted message could be "See you next time" or "Hope to hang out again".
Okay, let me guess, based on the "Trust me bro" source? 😒
AI: ...trust me bro, you're not living in a world programmed by algorithms, many varieties could happen.
You haven't answered me, what now?
AI: Well, you asked her out, you'll deal with it alone.
...
Kill me!!!! 😭😭😭