Chapter 9: Secret Admirer

Ethan's POV

I went to school early today and bought strawberry milk for Ella. Today I will start my plan. After buying, I went to where Ella's classroom is. When I arrive in the classroom, there are some people already.

"Excuse me? Can I ask where Ella Collin's desk is?"

"Her desk is at the second row at the back,"

"Thank you,"

I put the strawberry milk on her desk, and I grab a sticky note in my backpack and started writing.

Good morning. I don't know if you like strawberry milk, but drink this to start your day. Have a great day.

-E

When I was putting the note on Ella's desk, I heard them gossiping.

"Is Ethan courting Ella?"

"It's so obvious,"

"They make a great couple though,"

"Both are popular,"

I went with them.

"Uhm. Can you please don't say that I put that on Ella's desk?"

"Ok"

"I will take my leave,"

I left the classroom and went to the gym to start practicing because it's almost the basketball match.

Ella's POV

When I arrive in the classroom, I was shocked because there's strawberry milk and a note from E? Who could he be? He only indicated his initial.

I look at my classmates, and some are looking at me.

"Do you know who put this here?"

"We don't know,"

"Good morning, Ella. What is that in your hand?"

Kim grabs the note and reads it.

"Oh, Ella has a secret admirer. Who could it be?"

"I don't even know. He just put his initials in the note,"

"That's because he doesn't want to reveal his identity to you for now. Right now, he is your secret admirer,"

I look at Aden's side, and he already arrived. He is also looking at me, but he looked away.

A week had passed, and my secret admirer is still putting something on my desk and a note. I am thinking of rejecting him when I knew who he is and if he would confess to me because I know that he would do that. I will reject him because I love Aden, and I've decided to make him open up to me to know why he changed so much. I thought about that for a week.

When I arrive in the classroom, I sat on my desk, and when I look under my desk, there's a note saying,

Meet me at the rooftop later at 4 pm.

-E

I will see who this guy is today. I will go to the rooftop after classes are over.

Ethan's POV

Today I am going to reveal myself to Ella and confess to her. It's already 4 pm, so I need to go to the rooftop.

When I arrive at the rooftop, I wait for Ella to arrive. After a few minutes, I heard someone entering the rooftop, and it's Ella.

"You?"

"Hi. I'm Ethan Jones, and I'm your secret admirer,"

"Nice to meet you. I'm Ella Collins. If I'm not mistaken, are you the captain ball of the basketball team?"

"Yes, I am,"

"You played basketball so well,"

"Thank you,"

I am so nervous right now. Good luck to me.

"Uh, actually I was mesmerized by your angelic laughter when I saw you at the canteen last week, and I wanted to confess to you, but I need to make my identity a secret first that's why I put something on your desk. Now I have the courage. I can now say this. I like you, Ella. Can I court you?"

"Uh, Ethan. I'm sorry, but I appreciate that you like me. The reason is, I love someone,"

"It's ok. I know that you will say that"

"I'm so sorry,"

"No need to say that. I get it, and I accept it. I'm glad that I got to interact with you. So, friends?"

"Friends"

"But can you do me a favor?"

"Sure. What is it?"

"Can you watch a basketball match next week?"

"Sure I will,"

"Thank you. Uhm, can I get your number? I will text you when is the match,"

"Sure. Give me your phone,"

Yes! I have Ella's number, and she is going to watch our basketball match next week. I give her my phone, and she put her number.

"Here. Feel free to text me,"

"Ok, thank you,"

"I need to go home now,"

"Ok. Let me accompany you,"

"Thank you,"

I accompany her down the rooftop. She said goodbye, and I went to the gym to practice. When I arrive at the gym, my teammates are already there.

"Dude, how did it go?"

"Ella rejected me because she loves someone,"

"It's ok, dude,"

"At least you confessed your feelings and got to interact with her,"

"I know, but I got her number though and said to watch the match this week,"

"Nice"

"Let's practice!"

Aden's POV

When classes are over, Ella quickly went out of the classroom, and I followed her. Why am I even following her? My feet have a mind of their own.

I was clueless as to why she is heading to the rooftop. I just followed her. I peeked on the door, and I saw Ella with a guy. I knew the guy, he is the captain ball of the basketball team.

I listened to their conversation, and when the guy confessed to Ella and asked if he can court her, I quickly went down the rooftop and went home.

The scene is so familiar to me. It brings back the days from 2 years ago when I heard a guy confessing to Ella, and I walked out.

Why am I being like this? I promised myself not to feel this kind of feeling anymore.