Noah (1)

"Excuse me, miss?"

The other person suddenly starts a conversation with me and I look at him with a mouth full of fried rice. I thought it was the annoying lad again but it's not. His hair is blonde and he has blue eyes meanwhile her neighbor has brown hair and brown eyes. I swallow up the fried rice and wipe my mouth with a tissue.

"Yes?"

"Do I know you? I'm sorry but you look familiar to me."

"No, I don't know you, sorry."

"Oh, I'm so sorry, excuse me."

The blonde lad stands up and leaves my table. It's weird, I never know him but he said that I look familiar. Perhaps he has acquaintances that look like me? I have no idea at all. I finish my lunch and then bring my groceries with me.

"Ok, it's so heavy. I can do this!"

I carry my groceries back to my room. I enter the lobby and the receptionist greets me with a smile. I smile back at him and walk to the lift. I'm having a hard time pressing the button when suddenly someone presses the button for me.

"Thank you. . "

I turn around to face the person who help me and guess what? It's that guy again.

". . ."

"What? I'm just helping you press the button."

". . ."

The door opens and I step into the lift with him. While the lift goes up, I act like he's not here with me but it's not that easy since he keeps looking at me. With a deep sigh finally I open my mouth and start to interrogate him.

"Tell me your name."

"What?"

"Tell.me.your.name."

"What a curious girl, well, since you ask, I will tell you. It's Noah, Noah Weimann."

"Are you a student at "XY" University?"

"Of course, you silly. Why would I stay here if I'm not a student?"

Ok, silly me for asking such a stupid question. But before I have a chance to ask another question the lift opens.

"Hey, give those to me."

Noah takes the groceries bag from my hands and carries it to my room. I follow him and when I arrive at my door, I reach into my pocket to take my key and unlock the door. He steps into my room and put everything in my kitchen. I take everything out of the bag and arrange it in my fridge and in the cupboard. He helps me with that and once everything is in the right place, he walks to the front door.

"Wait!"

"Hm?"

"Um. . . Perhaps I can cook you some dinner. . if you want."

"Well, alright, make me something that's good."

I nod before I open the door for him and Noah walks out of my room. I close the door and walk to my bedroom then rest my body on the bed. The time shows it was 13.30 so I decided to sleep for an hour.

[15.30]

I open my eyes, check my phone and the time shows 15.30. My plan was to sleep for 1 hour but eventually, I slept for 2 hours. I leave my bed and walk to the living room. I open my bag and take out my laptop then I turn it on to watch some movies. I search for the series that I've been watching since 3 days ago and I watch it.

"I want some chips"

I said to myself as I stand up and take 1 bag of potato chips. I open it and when I'm on my way to the living room I hear someone knocking on my door.

"Yes? Who is it?"

"It's me, the handsome Noah."

I roll my eyes upon hearing his words and I open the door. He is smiling right after I open the door and there's my favorite drink in his left hand, which is a matcha latte.

"So, what are you doing?"

"Just watch some movies and have some snacks, you?"

"I bought your favorite drink, missy and here you go."

"Well thank you, how do you know I like matcha latte?"

"It's a secret."

"I never told you about my favorite drink or food. That's weird."

"Oh really?"

"Uh-huh"

I nod and slurp the drink. It's the best matcha latte that I've ever tasted.

"Where did you buy this?"

"Somewhere."

"Tell me."

"I won't."

"Fine. Show me the way to the shop where I can buy this delicious and sweet drink, please?"

Upon hearing the word 'please' Noah takes a step backward and nods.

"Where's your key and are you planning to go out without shoes?"

I realize I didn't wear any shoes so I run back to the living room and place my potato chips on the table. I wear my shoes afterward then take my key from the table. I also take my jacket and wear it before finally I go out to meet Noah. He is waiting for me outside my door while looking at his phone. I'm being honest, his face is like a piece of art and his posture is perfect. I lock the door and then tap his shoulder.

"I'm ready to go."

"Follow me, young lady."

He put his phone away and start to walk down the hallway, all the way to the lift. I follow him from behind and when we reach the lift, I press the button this time. The door opens and a girl with pigtails walks out from the lift. Her gaze is fixed on her phone so she hit my shoulder as she walks out.

"Sorry."

"It's ok."

My eyes follow the girl until she disappears into room number 417. Suddenly Noah, who has to get into the elevator, pulls my hand and I get into the lift.

"Sorry. Anyway, did you smell that girl's perfume? I think she uses JC Floral perfume. One of the perfumes that I wish to buy but it's too expensive"

"Well, I don't care."

"I'm just telling you, Noah."

The lift finally reaches the ground floor and I walk out with Noah. Near the lift area, there's a billboard with several posters pinned on it. There's a poster that got my attention, it's a poster about a food festival that will be held in 2 days.

"Hey Noah, do you know anything about this festival?"

I ask him while pointing my index finger to the poster but he shrugs.

"I never went to that festival but I heard there are so many types of food there."

"Wow. . ."

"Do you want to go to the festival?"

"Absolutely, how about you?"

". . . Perhaps? Anyway, do you still want to go to the tea shop or not?"

Noah begins to walk and I follow him from his back. Noah stops walking suddenly and I bump into his back.

"Ouchie."

". . ."

"Noah?"

I peek from his back and I see a cute little kitten with yellow fur walking towards Noah and me.

"Such a cute kitty, come here kitty."

But Noah stops me from calling the kitten. Noah grabs my hand and starts to walk at a fast pace. I want to pet the kitty but he drags me out.

"Noah, stop! I want to pet the kitty."

"No, I won't let you pet that animal."

"Why? It's so cute."

"It's not a real kitty."

"What? You gotta be kidding me right?"

"No."

Noah turns around to face me and he looks at me with a serious look. I blink several times, I try to understand the situation but I can't. That thing is clearly a cat, how can he say that it's not a cat?

"Can you explain that to me?"

"No, I can't for now. Just trust me, it's not a cat."

"But I need to know, Noah. Tell me."

Noah shook his head and start to walk again but before I quickly grab his arm and stop him.

"Promise me that you will tell me in the future."

He let out a deep sigh before finally nodding slightly.

"I promise, Sera."

"Fine, I trust you."

When I'm about to start walking again I hear a cat's meow and I turn around to find the source of the voice. There's one black kitten that's chasing me.

"Noah? Is that a real kitten?"

"Yes."

I'm so happy, I squat down to pat the kitty. Noah watched me without saying anything, he just look at me and the kitty. I decide to play with the kitty for a while.

"Sera, can we go to the tea shop?"

"Oh? Sorry, Noah. Bye, kitty."

I stand up and say goodbye to the kitten. I walk with Noah for 30m and finally, we arrive at the tea shop. It's a small tea shop with a small garden on the right side of the shop. I walk into the shop and I can smell the scent of chamomile tea that's being brewed. There are many different types of tea and they also sell cakes. I take a can of matcha, a can of sencha, a can of english breakfast tea, and a tiramisu cake then I walk to the counter to pay. When I'm about to pay, I remember I left my wallet inside my room.

"Noah?"

"Hm?"

"I left my wallet. . ."

He burst into laughter after hearing my words.

"Should I start calling you 'Forgetful Sera'? How can you leave your wallet behind?"

"Meanie. . Can I borrow your money?"

Noah walks toward me and he moves his face close to my face which makes me blush.

"Fine but don't forget to pay your debt, Forgetful Sera."

Then he pays for my tea and the staff pack the tea into a bag. Noah takes the bag with him and walks outside. I stand like a statue with a red cheek. That's embarrassing, I pinch my cheek and run outside the shop.

"Noah! Wait!"