Chasing You

Is admiration a part of love? He loved to stare at Maw Oo Yan even at the times when he didn't realise what love was. He put a variety of homemade food by his mother quickly on the desk of Maw Oo Yan whenever the students assembled to pay respect to the national martyrs and flag. Whether Maw Oo was willing to eat or not, it was his intention to sneak at him.

One day, he discovered that Maw Oo was eating a baby burger while he was reading. He was so happy that he couldn't hear the after-school bell alert. Maw Oo didn't have any friends. Likewise, Lyan Oo Nway also didn't.

"Is that you?"

"Oh god!"

Lyan Oo Nway was stupefied when he heard a voice behind him at the bench under the tree at the back of the school building.

"Excuse me?"

"Is that you who always places food on my desk?"

"Umm… Yes."

Lyan Oo Nway lowered his head since the scenario seemed a little awkward. The aura of the boy in front of him was so brilliant that he didn't even dare to glance up at him.

"Don't do that again. Just enjoy yourself. Here, take it. That's for you"

He glanced at a glass bottle of fruit juice that was handed to him. That was avocado juice.

"Tha..thank you. Umm won't you take the bottle back?"

"No, you can throw it away after you finish."

"Hmm?"

If it was at his house, the glass bottle needed to be reused. But Maw Oo told him to throw it away. He only dared to look back when the owner of shiny white bots disappeared from his sight. He realized then that their living standards are simply too high for him to approach.

When he was back home, he drank the juice, and he stored the bottle after washing it. That was the very first gift given by Maw Oo Yan.

"Throughout the academic year, he passed days by observing Maw Oo Yan. Sometimes, there were days that he had to lower his head whenever Maw Oo caught him staring. His mind sank deeply into the boy who was not easy to get close to.

The last day of the year was Lyan Oo Nway's birthday. Everytime when it was December 31st, not even his classmates knew it's his birthday. His parents had already wished him a happy birthday since early morning. But he didn't feel like this year's birthday was perfect because he still wanted a wish from Maw Oo Yan.

"Umm"

He made the resolution and finally decided to talk to the person who was sitting where he used to .

"Today is my birthday, so…so can you wish me a happy birthday?"

Maw Oo Yan closed the book and elegantly crossed his legs together and asked him straight.

"Your birthday?"

"Yes"

"Alright, happy birthday. What do you want for a present?"

"Nothing but a wish"

"Okay, then I hope you get everything you want. How about it?"

"Umm sure, thank you."

Lyan Oo Nway felt butterflies in his tummy and nodded his head.

"Is there anything else?"

"No.. no more. That's all."

"If so, leave me alone, I can't focus on the book"

Lyan Oo Nway bit his lower lip. He realised that Maw Oo Yan was uncomfortable as he was stared at. Bending his waist, he said goodbye and instantly rushed to his classroom. His 10th birthday turned out to be full of joy.

There were only a few days left to take the final exam. As they are in primary school, this is their last year of school. Lyan Oo Nway couldn't bear to stay apart from Maw Oo Yan if they couldn't see each other.

"Umm.. can I ask you something?"

When he asked a question, Maw Oo Yan sighed and nodded his head, as if he felt disturbed. He just wanted to know which school Maw Oo was going to transfer to for middle school.

"Umm.. Which school are you going to choose? "

Lyan Oo Nway couldn't speak smoothly every time he talked to him. He was waiting for the answer and tightly clutched his hands as he was nervous.

"The Scholar private school"

Even though it was a short response, Lyan Oo Nway felt like flying over the clouds.

"Why are you asking?"

"Nothing, just wanted to know."

Maw Oo Yan looked at him with eyes full of questions like "Are you sure?". So he avoided his eyes and said goodbye. In his mind, he would definitely pester his mother to send him to the scholar private school.

By this way, days passed by and finally reached the last day of the final exam. He ran out of the classroom when the time was up. However, there was no sight of Maw Oo Yan, who he was desperately looking for.

When his mother asked around about The Scholar private school, they came to know that it was one of the top schools in Myanmar. His father also gave his consent to let him attend that school.

Maw Oo Yan was an arrogant and fully calm person. He didn't like to make friends, and he always stood at the top. It seemed that he didn't even know his name, "Lyan Oo Nway."

In June, all the schools will open again. Lyan Oo Nway, as a student from the scholar private school, put on a uniform of yellow shorts and a white shirt. The boy, who has fair skin and a petite body, entered the school gate with a bright smile on his face.

His hair got longer and almost reached his shoulders. He had to attend class C in fifth grade. His soft and gentle face appeared to be bright and refreshing. The mole under the soft lips made him more adorable. His smile was very attractive and lovely.

"Hello, how about you sit next to me if you can't find a seat?"

It was a lovely girl with short hair who greeted him. He smiled back and nodded his head. He would love to have a friend.

"My name is Saung Hnin"

Her name was composed of words related to winter and snow in Myanmar. But for Lyan Oo Nway, his name had the meaning that it was full of summer-related things.

"Lyan Oo Nway"

"Our names are opposite. Are you also here because you were late to school? "

"No, my results from the entrance exam are not high enough to get into Class A, so I have got to attend Class C."

Lyan Oo Nway scratched his head and replied to her. He neither had any special hobbies nor was talented in a particular field.

"Oh.. that's not a problem. Anyway, let's be friends"

"Alright, thank you Saung Hnin"

"Just call me Saung"

"Okay, my parents call me Lyan Oo"

"I will just call you Lyan, it feels more friendly."

"It's okay"

As she was the friend on the first day of school, they got attached to each other. She was active and smart. She always put a smile on and had a sharp tongue.

"Why won't you take off your sweater? Aren't you feeling hot?"

"No, I don't feel hot. I'm not used to taking off my sweater."

"No way, you must be sweaty! Show me."

Saung quickly touched his neck and she didn't feel any sweat. Although his skin was so white, he had dry skin as he didn't sweat.

"You don't sweat at all!!"

Saung pouted and gave it up. At lunch time, she really enjoyed the dishes his mother cooked.

After he got to school, the very first important task was to find Maw Oo Yan. Only when he found the boy who was sitting in the front seat, he felt overjoyed. He really came to this school. On the announcement list of the top students, there was Maw Oo Yan who topped the list. Witnessing Maw Oo Yan's success, he was delighted likewise his success.

"Hey, who are you sneaking at?"

"Humm….No."

"Don't lie to me. I saw you sneaking and smiling. Tell me who the lucky girl is."

Saung tapped his shoulders and confronted him. He was so embarrassed that the tip of his ears turned red. At that time, he wasn't aware of his sexuality.

"Such a nonsense, let's go back to class"

He grabbed her hand and went back to the class. Whatever it was, the fact that he now had a chance to see Maw Oo Yan was a win.