Chapter-33 Mica & Calix 2.0

Calix's POV

*Continuation of Flashback...*

I saw him. Mica, with her classmates. Section A it turns out she is. I like this place in the tree. I can see him but they can't see me. I don't know why I'm doing this. Watching him from far.

"Hey Calix!" David shouted.

He's been looking at me for a while now. He's making me come down but I'm not following him. I like this, why is he interfering?

"Why?!" I answered him irritably.

"You want me to drag you back to the room?!" This David is so stupid. If it weren't for the class president, I would have slapped him. I got down from the tree branch.

"Here he is.. going back."

I didn't wait for him to say anything. I quickly walked back to the room. Ella, who was in a ponytail, greeted me.

"What happened to you?"

"Nothing!" She replied and crossed her arms.

"Why?! What happened again?"

"Because it's Yuri... he just suddenly yelled at me! Then he called me a cow! Do I look like a cow?!" She was startled.

All I know is that Yuri wasn't referring to an animal called a cow. It's a Japanese word, I just don't remember the exact meaning of it.

"There you go..." I said and ruffled her hair.

"By the way... Mica is giving it to you." She also handed me a new letter.

This must be the tenth. She just keeps sending me love letters. I don't want to admit it but I feel excited and happy every time that I receive her letter.

"Okay, thank you..." I said and took the letter.

There were also times when I avoided Mica. Maybe she and the others would notice that I was amused by her letters. Not because I was embarrassed but.... just like that!

"What are you doing with that letter? I thought you didn't like love letters?" Ella asked.

I looked away. What excuse would I make? Maybe Ella would notice.

"W-what.. W-what.."

"What?"

"Pampilapil..."

Come on...

I hid behind a car. I just watched Mica standing by the gate. I knew I was the one she was waiting for. I just don't understand, why is she with Mykel and Kiko? She's just smiling here. It's annoying!

They were probably there for a few minutes. Until it got dark and the two left. There was no one at school but Mica was still there.

Why aren't you going home? The only thing she was with was a street lamp. Haaaayyyy... I didn't want to come here but I had to.

"Why are you here?" I asked him.

He was still a little surprised but immediately bowed. "W-what..."

"Let's go.." I said while holding his hand.

His hand was cold. My heart was beating fast and it felt like there was something in my stomach. Why was I feeling this? We were silent as we walked. I was still holding his hand. It was like I couldn't let go.

Is this normal?

"C-calix..." He broke the silence.

"Hm?"

"What... Maybe you want to eat. At least for a while." He said while pointing at a night market and food court.

The food looked delicious. That's why I didn't have any money. Papa hasn't sent me yet.

"Next time..." I replied.

"I'll treat you."

"No! That's ugly. A man should treat you."

"Man, if you're flirting. Are you flirting?"

I thought for a moment. He had a point. But it was still embarrassing. He suddenly pulled me closer to the food court.

"That's okay... Next time it's you." He said.

Even though it was embarrassing, I agreed. I was already hungry and besides, I also wanted to be with Mica. I'll just take her back.

The next day... I was still here on the second floor of the building We were having a conversation. Lunch break was almost over, but he still wasn't there. We had a conversation where he said he would cook for me. I didn't want to eat at the cafeteria.

I didn't want the girls there to stop me. They said they would eat with me. Even though I already had someone with me, they would still insist.

"Have you been eating?" She asked me.

"No, not yet." I replied and smiled at her.

We went straight to the second room at the end. The chairs and tables here were still sturdy. He prepared the food.

"Eat now," she said while smiling at me. I started eating but Mica was just looking at me.

"Why aren't you eating yet?" I asked him.

"I'll be back later... That's really for you." He replied. I don't like this.

I'm not used to being watched while eating. I prefer to eat with you. It was obvious that he wouldn't move until I was done. I put the spoon full of slurp in his mouth.

"Hm?"

"Say 'ahh'.." I ordered her.

She suddenly blushed. Even though she was embarrassed and shy. She was forced to swallow the spoon.

I felt strange. I smiled for no reason. I couldn't take my eyes off Mica. We've been like this for weeks now. He still sends me love letters.

She's helping me prepare lunch. And until now, no one knows about it except Ella.

He's confronted me about Mica several times. SHe says that if I don't plan on taking him seriously, I should stop.

But I can't, I feel like..... I like her.

"Calix..." Mica called me.

We were on the second floor again and were eating lunch.

"Hm?"

"W-what... What are we?" He asked me a few times.

What are we? Humans of course. I smiled at him and was about to answer but he spoke again.

"I mean... What do you call us? Are we friends or what..." He clarified.

I knew he meant it. The way we act makes us seem more than friends. But that's all we are and that's all I can give to him.

I'm starting to get scared. Scared that if we start a relationship, everything will be ruined. I feel happy when I'm with her, I can't help but look at her and even at night before going to bed, her face is on my mind.

"S-sorry... I'm not forcing you to have a relationship with me. I just want to know what our status is. You know I like you, right? I just don't want to rely on----"

"You... What do you want our status to be?" I asked her.

This is wrong! I know she will ask for a relationship. Even if I don't want it, I'm ready to give it to her just so she can be happy. I don't want her to expect it but I also don't want to hurt her. I'll give her what she wants.

"I want..." She started. She thought for a moment and spoke again.

"I wish I knew how you feel about me."

Feelings? What exactly?

I looked her in the eye. Even though she didn't say it, she hoped we felt the same way about each other. I hoped that was the case but what if it wasn't.

Yeah... I'm starting to have special feelings for her. But I can't stand it yet.

I'm confused.

"Give me time..." I answered her.

I want to be sure of my feelings. I don't want to hurt her.

I'm alone now. Just as I asked Mica, she gave it to me. Enough time to think carefully about my feelings for her.

"Hi Calix!" The freshmen girls greeted me.

I just smiled at them. I wasn't in the mood to flirt right now. Too bad they were still beautiful.

"Calix..." Someone called out to me.

I turned around and Aiko, my ex-girlfriend, immediately kissed me. She hugged me tightly. I've been waiting for this day for a long time. I was really dead to her before.

"Please... Be mine again Calix." She whispered in my ear.

Maybe then, I would have said yes. But now my mind is in a mess.

"Sorry Aiko... But I can't be yours again." I replied and pulled away from her hug.

"But why?" She asked me, almost in tears.

I looked at a group of women who were looking at us. Section A, and I can see Mica. Her eyes are sad. I know she's thinking. But that's not what I'm going to do.

"Because I'm already in love with someone else."

Am I doing the right thing? I'm starting a relationship with Mica even though I'm not really sure about my feelings. What if it turns out she's not really there?

"Calix..." Mica called me. We're at home now. Her head is lying on my chest, while I'm lying on the sofa.

"Why Baby?" I asked. I've been calling her Baby since we became official.

"Thank you..."

I looked at her. "What for?"

"Because you chose me out of all the people who like you."

I chose her. Maybe it was okay for me to do it. My feelings for her will grow. I kissed her on the forehead and went back to watching TV.

For now, we need to keep everything a secret. Not that I'm ashamed of her. I don't want to tell anyone, especially Ella. Because, I need to be sure.