Because I Care...

"Goodness! Why I can't focus lately? Wang Yi Ling lamented to herself. She stared at the pile of books in front of her then darted her gaze at her laptop. Blankly stared at it.

It has been days but she was unable to shake off the image of her kissing scene with Chen Yi. Why so sudden? Why? There was no rhyme no reason, poof! There he was kissed her. The same question played over and over again in her head. This, in return had caused her to avoid from meeting Chen Xing and Zhao Yan. She didn't want to comment nor talked about it. Especially to Chen Xing.

She sighed. This matter should be as easy as to solve an algebraic expression. Why made it difficult? She bit her lower lip, looked out window, and lost in her thoughts. There, she saw few couples strolling together on the pavements, holding hands, whispering to each other and some hugged each other. She sighed for the umpteenth times. She slowly closed her eyes with hope to block the kissing scene between Chen Yi and her from popping in her head.

Unfortunately for her, whenever she closed her eyes, the kissing scene between the two of them would vividly paint in her head. The feel of his soft lips, the sweet taste and the way she felt when Chen Yi wrapped her in his embrace, all was too surreal. Not to mentioned, that was her first kiss!

Her first kiss that was meant for her true love. Speaking of love, she didn't even sure of her feeling for Chen Yi. Is it love? Or is it just random fling? When she thought back when she kissed him back, does that mean she actually loves him? With this thought running in her brain, her cheek involuntarily turning red. Love? Chen Yi? Is it even possible?

"Am I really love him?" she uttered, just enough for people around her heard her saying. But she was obviously unaware of that. People around her started to look in her way, bewildered. They had never seen their top student to behave in such was and to talk to herself at that. There must be something happened to her lately… That must be the case.

"Love him?" Who?" Wang Yi Ling startled by the male's voice next to her ear. She quickly turned and caught sight of Wei Qing, who was grinning widely. His eyes sparkled with amusement upon watching Wang Yi Ling's expression.

"Yi Ling, mind to tell me something?" he asked and casually plopped down on the chair next to her. Their shoulders practically touching each other as Wei Qing lean closer to her. Wang Yi Ling rolled her eyes.

"What to tell you about? And please distant yourself from me," she muttered under her breath.

"Tell me who you love." Wei Qing said. He had been watched her since he came to the library and beginning to feel it was weird. She seemed lost in her thought and that was when he came over to her and heard every word clearly. He was really curious who was the lucky man could make Wang Yi Ling to fall in love. With this thought, he suddenly felt lost and despair.

"None of your business," Wang Yi Ling snorted.

"Eh, how could you? I'm just curious and anyway because I care about you," Wei Qing exclaimed and in a moment of spur, he became stiff. Damn! I let her know I care about her?! Oh my…. He quickly pursed his lips, jaws clenched; fists balled and controlled his emotion.

Now everyone was looking at both of them. Wang Yi Ling rolled her eyes before she glared sharply at Wei Qing.

"Don't glare at me! I'm serious, Yi Ling. Because I care about you that I asked you," Wei Qing muttered. He felt a bit dissatisfied with the way Wang Yi Ling treated him.

"Still, it's none of your business," Wang Yi Ling said in a tone of as a matter of fact. She would be never reveal her personal matters to anyone. Let alone Wei Qing although they were good friends.

"Anyway, have you done with your final assignment? Or else you will have to repeat another year before you can graduate!" Wang Yi Ling quickly changed the topic while reminding him. She really didn't wish to talk about her personal life. Her life was hers to care about, no one should interfere. Not even her mother, that she was sure.

"Yeah, you don't have to worry," he said, smiling from ear to ear. Wei Qing was one of the closest male friend that in contact with Wang Yi Ling apart from Chen Yi. Wang Yi Ling never knew that Wei Qing never considered her as his normal friend; instead, he had long thought Wang Yi Ling as someone special, someone that he treasured most. Unfortunately for him, he never had the gut to confess his feeling to her despite of chances upon chances presented themselves to him. It has been four years and now both of them in their final year! With only around four more months to go before they graduated and parted to their own way, he really needed to speed his courage and confess to her. Or else, he will forever lose her, for good.

"Anyway, I saw you with a man last weekend. Who was that? I never saw him elsewhere," he asked, curious. Indeed, it was the first time he saw that man, who had intertwined their arms smiled charmingly at the girl next to him. They were looked compatible to each other. When he flashed back on how the girl smiled so sweetly at the man, his heart was hurt, as if it has been stab for million times. Could be he was the man she love? He thought.

"Him? I guess you're talking about Chen Yi," she replied casually. There was a tender feeling crept into her heart when she uttered his name 'CHEN YI'. She unconsciously smiled so sweetly and all these were witnessed by Wei Qing. He clenched his jaws and balled his fists.

"Chen Yi? How long have you known each other? Wang Yi Ling looked at Wei Qing and blinked her eyes in confusion. Why is it suddenly it feels as if Wei Qing a bit off? She shrugged.

"Let me recall it…." She paused. Her finger touched her chin, as if thinking. "I think it has been a year," she said.

"You guys always spending time together?" Now that was weird. What it has to do with him? Wang Yi Ling thought. This was very suspicious. She studied Wei Qing's expression, trying to discern his line of thought. Is he jealous? God! Don't tell me… uh-uh… definitely impossible!

"Not really. Whenever the three of us hang out, he will tagged along," The three of us? Wei Qing kept quiet. Three of them, did she referring to Chen Xing and Zhao Yan and herself? It would make sense since the three of them rented a house together. But why was he there? Wait… Chen Xing… Chen Yi… Are they siblings?

"Anyway, Chen Yi is Chen Xing twin brother who is currently study law in University A," With this simple sentence had confirmed his suspicion. Then, it was not impossible for Chen Yi to spend more time with Wang Yi Ling. He suddenly felt agitated with the development. He who had spent most of his time to chase after Wang Yi Ling since their first day in the university still got no chance to confess to her. And now, with the appearance of Chen Yi, does he still have the chance to love her?

"Yi Ling, do you like him?" Wang Yi Ling looked at him as if he was out of his mind to ask such question. She scoffed.

"Why should I tell you?" she asked back while looking out the window.

"Because I care…" Ugh… Again? Because I care? Wang Yi Ling turned her gaze back to Wei Qing. He really needs to take some medicine, only then he will act normal, she thought.

"Er… Wei Qing, why do you want to know whether or not I like him?" she carefully arranged her words so that it would sound better and comfortable, of course.

"Like I said earlier, because I care about you," he replied. Wang Yi Ling blinked her eyes a couple of times and sighed.

"Well, to tell you the truth… It's the same with you, I like both of you," she said. Wei Qing eyed her carefully. I like both of you… he was utterly speechless with her words. Did she know what does her words imply?

"If one day, you have to choose, who will you choose to become your man?" Now it was Wang Yi Ling's turn speechless. Seriously, dude? Now? She sighed internally.

"None," her answer was short and clear.

"But I can guarantee you that, if you choose me, you'll be happy," Wei Qing stated confidently. There was determination in his tone. Wang Yi Ling's mouth twitched.

"Bro, I think… that was a bit too early to decide," she replied. She stared into his eyes but couldn't find the same feeling that she felt when staring into Chen Yi's eyes. She shrugged before she stood.

"Wait until we graduated and find stable job for ourselves. Then, we'll talk about this matter. For the time being, let's remain be friends! Shall we?" she said before walked away, leaving Wei Qing who was momentarily stunned at his seat.

Wei Qing looked at her direction and sighed heavily. Wang Yi Ling, I promise you that I'll never give up hope! If I can wait for three years already, it won't hurt me to wait for another three years! I'll find a way to make you fall for me. Just you wait and see!