chapter 2:be close to Miya

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After Miya stepped in to stop the bullying, she decided to sit with Ginah to give her some advice as a senior. Ginah, who had always admired Miya from afar, found herself drawn to the older girl's confidence and kindness. As Miya spoke, offering words of encouragement and guidance, Ginah felt a deep sense of gratitude—and something else she couldn't quite name.

Summoning her courage, she asked, "Miya, can you be my mentor?"

Miya smiled, a warm and genuine smile that made Ginah's heart skip a beat. "Sure," she agreed.

From that day on, Ginah started following Miya everywhere. Whether it was during lunch breaks, between classes, or even after school, she found excuses to be around her mentor. At first, Miya found it amusing, but she quickly realized how persistent Ginah was.

One day, Ginah approached Miya with a hopeful expression. "Miya, can you tutor me? I'm struggling with a few subjects," she asked, her voice laced with anticipation.

Miya hesitated. She was in her final year, preparing for graduation next semester, and her schedule was packed with exams, projects, and university applications. But when she saw the eager look in Ginah's eyes, she sighed and nodded.

"Alright," Miya said. "Once a week—every Saturday."

Ginah's eyes lit up with excitement. "Haa, finally! I have a way to get close to Miya," she thought, barely containing her joy.

They exchanged contact information and soon began talking regularly. What started as simple tutoring sessions soon turned into long conversations, late-night texts, and inside jokes. Ginah found herself looking forward to Saturdays more than anything else in the week.

One afternoon, during their tutoring session at a quiet café, Miya noticed how Ginah kept stealing glances at her instead of focusing on the textbook.

"Are you even listening?" Miya asked, raising an eyebrow.

Ginah quickly looked down, her face flushing. "O-of course! I was just... processing the information," she stammered.

Miya chuckled, shaking her head. "Alright, let's take a break."

As they sipped their drinks, Ginah found herself admiring Miya's composed demeanor. She wanted to be like her—strong, confident, and kind. But more than that, she just wanted to be close to her.

Little did she know, Miya had started noticing Ginah's admiration as well.

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