"Friend"

"I. . . see you as a friend of mine, Sera."

"I see then I shouldn't be afraid of Ben since I'm not the person that you love, Noah."

He stood up then open his refrigerator and try to find something to eat.

"Sera? Do you want to order something?"

"Why?"

"I'm have nothing in my fridge, tomorrow I will go buy some groceries. Do you want to order pizza?"

"Well, I don't mind or perhaps I can cook for us?"

"Sure, let's go to your room."

I leave Noah's room and enter my room. I lock the door then walk to the kitchen. I open the fridge and take some beef, mushroom, onion and I try to find rice in the cupboard but it's empty, I forgot to buy rice.

"Noah? I only have some instant noodle with me, I forgot to buy rice. . . Do you want to go to the supermarket?

"I'm not sure it's the best time to buy some groceries. I'll just order some rice for us, ok?"

Noah calls for food delivery and order some rice and some chocolate pudding. I wash the mushroom, peel the onion, cut the beef to small pieces then cook it. I take out two plate from the cupboard and place the beef on the plate. I bring the plates to the table and sit on the sofa. When Noah finish ordering food, he sit beside me and we wait for the rice.

"Noah? Can I ask you something?"

"What is it?"

"About that kiss-" my cheek flushed as I ask him about that kiss.

"What kiss? Oh. . . that one."

"Yes. . "

"You don't like it?"

"Eh? I-I like it."

Suddenly he leans closer and I can feel his breath then he ask,

"Do you want to do it again?"

"W-What?"

"That kiss."

"I. . I don't know."

He moves even closer, his lips almost touch mine when suddenly I hear someone knocking at my door. I stand up and run to the front door with a red cheek. I open the door and I see someone familiar standing in front of my door, holding a bag of our food.

"Diana!"

"Hey, darling."

"How do you know I live here?"

"I'm the owner of the restaurant, my dear and I heard that Noah ordered some food. Anyway, is he here?"

"He's inside, maybe you want to come in?"

"I'd love to~"

I let Diana come into my room and when Noah sees her, he immediately call my name.

"Sera!!"

"I'm here, darling~" said Diana while she's moving closer to Noah, try to hug him.

"Stay away. STAY AWAY!"

"Oh honey, you are so adorable. I only want to see you and give you the bill."

Diana gives Noah the bill then he take out his wallet and pay for the food and the delivery. I give Noah the bag and he rush to the kitchen, leaving me and Diana together in the living room.

"Sera honey, your boyfriend is very cute."

"H-He's not my boyfriend?"

"Eh? You two aren't dating?"

"No. . "

"That's ashame. I can see that he likes you~" Diana wink at me.

". . ."

"Very well, it's time for me to go, tell Noah that Diana will seduce him next time. Bye, darling."

"Ok . . What?"

Diana walks to the front door then close the door. I lock the door then run to my kitchen. I see Noah's hiding behind the door. When Noah see me, all of sudden he hugs me tightly.

". . ."

"I'm afraid."

"Noah?"

"I heard everything and she's so scary, I'm scared. Please just let me be like this for a while."

I freeze on my spot and just let Noah hug me until finally he let me go then he take the rice and bring it to the living room. I follow him and sit on the couch. I take my food and start to eat it and we don't say anything during our dinner.

"Sera?"

Noah breaks the silence,

"Yes?"

"I protect you from Ben, can you protect me from that Diana?"

"What if I refuse? Besides, you and Diana will make a great couple."

"Are you kidding me?"

"I'm joking."

"Anyway, about that kiss."

"Yes?"

He put his plate on the table then pull my face closer and land a soft kiss my lips. I don't know how to react so I just stood like a statue. He break the kiss and gaze at my orbs.

"Protect me from Diana, ok?"

"O-Ok. . "

"I trust you."

"N-Noah, you just see me as a friend of yours. What you did before doesn't reflect your words."

"You said you want to do it again, right? If I don't do it, you will never say yes to my request."

I hit his right arm with a flushed cheek. He only tease me and that's annoying. Noah laughs very hard after seeing my reaction then he continue to finish his food. I stood up and bring my plate to the kitchen then place it inside the sink. I wash my hands and go back to the living room. Noah has finish eating his dinner and he's playing with his phone. I sit on my chair and staring at him. Some question come to my mind and I ask him,

"Noah, do you miss Candace?"

"What?"

"Do you miss Candace?"

"I do. . ."

"Do you still love her?"

"No."

"Why?"

"Do you know how hard is it for me to forget her? I need to let her go and move on."

"I see. . "

"Anyway, Sera, tomorrow is the day of the festival. I promised to go with you to the festival."

"You will come with me to the festival? Are you sure?"

"Yes. I need to go now, get some rest and I will see you tomorrow."

He stand up then walk to the front door. He waves at me before he left my room. I lock the door then I head to my bedroom and I throw my body on the bed. Today's a long and tiring day and I better rest.

The next morning, I wake up then do my morning routine which is go to the bathroom, brush my teeth, take a shower then prepare some breakfast and have breakfast while watching movies. While eating my breakfast, my phone rings. I receive a call from Noah, I answer it,

"Good morning sleepyhead. Meet me today in the dorm lobby at 9."

Then he hung up. I look at the clock and it's already 8.45. I place my plate inside the sink then go to my bedroom. I open the wardrobe and look for a perfect dress. I take a Cami and a Bermuda pants then I wear my Ballerina Flats. I use the perfume that Noah gave me then I take my wristlet bag with me and I'm ready to go. I put my key inside my bag and go to the lobby.

I step out from the lift and Noah's standing near the billboard. I walk to Noah and he's smiling as soon as he sees me.

"You look good and . . . you wear the perfume that I gave you."

"Eh?"

"I know the scent of the perfume. Shall we go?"

I nod and he walks first then I follow him from behind. I don't know that there's something following us to the festival.