Unwritten Melodies

Yvienna slowly opened her eyes, her mind still hazy from sleep. She stood up and entered the bathroom, the cold water washing away the remnants of her dreams. After a quick shower, she dressed in her uniform. It was Monday, the start of another week of classes. Time seemed to slip away faster than ever, and now she was sitting in her room, lost in thought.

Kyle's words from yesterday echoed in her mind. He's not using me... But was that really true? She had spent so many days trying to suppress her feelings for him, but the attraction was undeniable. Her heart raced at the thought of letting her guard down, of trusting him enough to open herself up to love again. Could she? Should she?

The sound of her name pulled her from her thoughts.

"Good morning, my baby," Kyle's voice was playful as he stood before her, smiling.

Yvienna blinked in surprise. Did he just call her "baby"? Her heart skipped a beat, and before she could respond, he added, "Your eye bags are huge, is it because of me?" He grinned mischievously, his eyes sparkling.

Annoyed, she gritted her teeth. "Go away, don't talk to me!"

Kyle shrugged, unfazed by her reaction. "Okay, baby," he said, leaning in to kiss her cheek before walking to his seat behind her.

Yvienna froze, her heart pounding. Did he just kiss her in front of everyone? She glanced around at her classmates, thankful that the professor hadn't arrived yet.

"A-are you two in a relationship?" Tiffany's voice broke through the tension, her curiosity evident.

Yvienna shot her a glare, silently pleading for her to drop it.

Tiffany didn't seem to take the hint. "Your face is so red, are you blushing?" she teased, nudging Yvienna's shoulder.

Yvienna quickly covered her face with her hands, mortified. Why did he kiss me? she thought. In front of everyone? She could feel the weight of all the eyes in the room on her. Kyle was sitting behind her, his fingers drumming on the desk, that same playful smile on his face. When their eyes met, Yvienna quickly looked away, her heart fluttering in her chest.

She tried to focus on the lesson when the professor arrived, but her mind kept wandering back to Kyle, to the kiss, and to the whirlwind of emotions stirring inside her.

After the class, Yvienna found herself sitting with Tiffany in the cafeteria.

"What do you want? I'll order for us," Tiffany asked, already standing up.

"Anything's fine," Yvienna muttered, her mind still clouded. As Tiffany made her way to the counter, Yvienna fidgeted with her fingers, trying to push away the thoughts of Kyle.

"Hi, baby," a familiar voice greeted her. Yvienna's head snapped up to find Kyle winking at her.

"What are you doing here?" she hissed, her irritation bubbling over. "Stop flirting with me."

Kyle's smile faltered, his gaze darkening. "I'll steal you away from your boyfriend, Yvienna," he said, his voice low but playful. "Break up with him, or else..." He grinned, making her heart skip a beat.

Tiffany appeared just in time to hear the exchange. "What's going on? You two... lover birds, huh?" she smirked, clearly enjoying the drama.

Yvienna could feel her face burning with embarrassment. She wasn't in a relationship, but should she tell Kyle that? Before she could find the words, Kyle leaned in close, his voice barely a whisper.

"Remember what I told you, baby," he said, and with that, he stood up and walked away.

Yvienna swallowed hard. What did he mean by that?

The rest of lunch passed in a blur. After they finished eating, Tiffany stood up, asking, "Where are we going?"

"I want to be alone," Yvienna replied, her voice distant. Tiffany raised an eyebrow but didn't press her. She just nodded, smirking as Yvienna walked off.

Yvienna wandered aimlessly, her mind a chaotic mess. She needed fresh air, space to clear her thoughts. She didn't even know where she was going. Eventually, her feet led her to a quiet room, and the soft sound of piano music reached her ears.

She stepped closer, finding the door slightly ajar. Her curiosity pulled her in. Inside, she saw a man's back as he played. The melody was familiar—River Flows in You.

Yvienna smiled, the music soothing her racing thoughts. She stepped forward, but in her distraction, her foot landed on an empty bottle, sending it rolling across the floor.

"Who's there?" The music stopped abruptly. Yvienna froze, her heart skipping a beat.

Hastily, she hid behind the door, but then, to her surprise, a playful voice called out, "Meow!"

What? The words escaped her lips before she could stop them.

"Stop hiding from me, little kitten," the man called, and Yvienna peeked out from her hiding spot, her eyes wide.

There, standing in front of her, was a man with a warm smile. His presence felt magnetic, and her heart raced for a different reason now.

"I'm sorry," she stammered. "I didn't mean to eavesdrop. I'll leave now."

Before she could turn to go, he grabbed her arm gently. "Stay," he said, his voice kind. "I know you enjoyed the music. Stay a little longer."

Yvienna nodded, unsure of why she felt so drawn to him. He guided her to sit beside him at the piano.

"What's your name, pretty lady?" he asked, his tone gentle yet confident.

"I'm Yvienna," she replied, feeling slightly embarrassed but intrigued by the easy way he spoke.

Nico nodded, the corners of his mouth lifting in a playful smile. "I'm Nickolas," he said, his voice smooth, "but you can call me Nico if you want."

He reached out, gently guiding her to sit beside him. "Should I continue playing River Flows in You?" he asked, his fingers already poised over the keys.

"Yes," Yvienna said softly, her heart still fluttering.

"Can I call you Yvi?" he asked, his eyes sparkling.

"Sure," she replied, a faint smile tugging at her lips.

He smiled back and began playing again, the sound of the piano filling the space between them. As the music washed over her, Yvienna closed her eyes, letting the soothing melody calm her mind. For a moment, she forgot about Kyle, about the chaos of her emotions, about everything. All that mattered was the music, and the peace it brought her.

Suddenly, the piano stopped, and the man's voice filled the silence.

He sang, his voice smooth and comforting, each note wrapping around her like a warm embrace.

"There goes my heart beating

'Cause you are the reason

I'm losing my sleep

Please come back now..."

Yvienna's chest tightened, and she couldn't help but think of Kyle. His words earlier, the kiss on her cheek... Could I really let myself love again?

She closed her eyes, letting the music fill the void inside her. Maybe... maybe it's time to let my guard down.

The song continued as Nico's voice echoed in the room. When it finished, he turned to her, a smile playing on his lips.

"You enjoyed it, right?" he asked.

Yvienna nodded, her heart still racing. "Yeah, you're amazing!"

Nico chuckled and patted her head. "I'm late now, see you next time!"

She smiled back, feeling lighter than she had in a long time. "I'm going to class. See you around, Nico."

As they parted ways, Yvienna couldn't shake the feeling that something had shifted within her. The answer to her questions was slowly starting to form, and maybe, just maybe, it was time to give love another chance.