The Taste Three

Reneesmé's POV

I wanted to open my eyes but I can't because someone stopping me from behind. I think he holds me tight. After countless efforts, my eyes opened when he called my name.

"Esme?"

I just stared at him. It really makes me wonder how I feel comfortable whenever he's beside me.

"The Precious bead of yours is here..." He pointed out his chest. I am clueless about what Phyrus was saying. What could that mean? "Why are these happening to you? Are you serious?" he asked me as he held my hands and put it into his chest.

I felt how the rhythm of his heart matches mine. I feel relaxed and safe. I am sure that he feels the same way with me.

When I'm not with him, I always feel sad. I don't know what's going on with me. He's my comfort but he doesn't know how I feel. He's just a friend of mine who have been there for me since a year ago. But, now he doesn't care for everyone anymore. But somehow, I still believe that the Phyrus I used to know was still there. I can feel it.

"Esme, are you okay now?" he asked me. I could see the tenderness in his eyes and felt it through the warmness of his voice. I think my heart sank in a beat and I feel my appearance change again.

"Esme? Oh, God!" His shocked expression tells me that something's going on with me… again.

Hey, help me.

.....

It's been a month since it happened to me. It's hard to forget about it! That moment was very embarrassing.

"Esme, let's go," my friend said and grabs my hands. "What happened to you Reneesmé?" she asked while we're walking.

"What are you talking about?" I asked her back.

"About yourself. You definitely changed," she said looking at me intently as if examining me.

"Me? I'm not." I answered her shaking my head. I couldn't admit that I'm changing a bit. I am who I am.

"Esme you are--" she was interrupted when the bell rings. "Let's go! We're late!" she shouts as we run.

Thank God! We're not late.

"Good Morning, class! It's been a month since we last spoke and I was wondering if you could answer the questions that I've made. In short we're having a long quiz!" our teacher cheerfully said. "Get one sheet of paper!"

Everyone panicked because of the pleasant surprise.

"Oh, shit! I don't have any shit!" Phyrus said.

"Phyrus, here!" I said handing him a sheet of paper but he ignored it.

He just stands up and went to the group of girls and...

"Esme, are you listening?!" our teacher asked me that made everyone stare at me.

"Y-yes?" I answered. Everyone laughed at me. I just looked down on my paper and tried to shove away the embarrassment I'm feeling inside.

"So, shall we start? Number 1."

30 minutes had passed...

"Pass your paper in front!" our teacher said. We obliged.

"We have 30 minutes more and I'm going to check your papers. But, stay quiet!"

"Esme, Esme! I saw it! Phyrus ignored you, right?"

I rolled my eyes. "Yeah, he did! Happy? You just saw it right." I said pissed.

....

I run. I can keep on running until the end. But, why? No, it can't be. Please, tell me that this is just a joke!

This is it again.

Please, no!

I can't.