Chapter 5 – Roses“Cal!” he heard someone call him. He lookd up and saw Eric walking towards him. “I got what you asked me to bring...” he said. Eric reached for his bag. He was about to take it out, when Calvin stopped him. “Not here...” he said. He looked around the place, and then pulled Eric somewhere where they could be alone.
Calvin pulled Eric to the fire exit. “Here is it...” Eric said. He took his bag, and pulled out a bouquet of peach roses. He looked up at Calvin, and saw his face light up. “Wow! It's beautiful!” he said. He took the bouquet of roses from Eric. “Thanks, Eric. You're the best!” he said. Then, he gave him a hug. What they didn't know is that one of Kit's friends, Faye, passed by, and saw the two guys hugging. “Ewww... so gay!” she thought. She shook her head, and went on her way to find Kit. “Aiyo! Stop hugging me, will you!” Eric shouted at him. Calvin released him, and laughed at him. “Wei, what do you think? I'm gay? No way! I'm just happy that I got this roses. Now, I'll be able to give this to her.” he said. Eric sighed, and rolled his eyes at him. “I know, I know. You always give her these roses every Valentine's day. Sheesh! I don't even know she doesn't have a clue that it's you all this time.” Eric said. Calvin just smiled at him, and then looked at the bouquet of roses in his hand. He knew Kit would be very happy if she received this. He pulled his knapsack in front of him, and then put the roses inside. He have to find a way to leave the roses on her locker without being too obvious.
“Man, I think you should tell her already. About what you feel...” he heard Eric said. Calvin looked up at him, and his smile slowly faded. “What are you saying? What feelings? This is just a yearly prank I pull on her.” he lied. Eric gave him a smirk. “Oh really? Being his 'Knight in Shining Armor' is just a prank all this time? Is it a way to get back at her for giving those chocolates to Chun?” Eric asked. Calvin smiled and nodded his head. “And besides, she doesn't even care.” he said. Eric smirked at him, and shook his head. “Fine, whatever you say.” he said. Then the two went on their way.
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“Kit, can I ask you a question?” Faye asked as she sat beside her. Kit put her book down, and gave her a confused look. “What is it?” she asked. “Kit, I will ask you something, but don't freak out, OK?” she said. Kit just nodded her head. “What is it?” she asked. Faye looked at her. She saw her friend sigh before she speak. “Is Calvin gay?” Faye asked. At that instant, Kit burst out laughing. Everyone inside the room paused and gave her a confused look. “Calvin? Gay? Of course not!” she said. Faye sighed again, and shook her head. “Are you sure? I mean, sometimes best friends do keep secrets from each other. Maybe he is, and he's just scared to tell you. Maybe it's the reason why none of his previous relationship works is because he's gay! And maybe that's why he keeps on stealing your chocolates is because he doesn't want to get obvious.” Faye said. Kit gave her friend a confused look. Surely, Faye made sense. None of his previous relationships ever succeeded and she was wondering about it. She knew it's because the girls he dated in the past either cheat on him or doesn't love him enough. Is there a problem with her best friend's gender?
“And look, his last girlfriend is Kelly Lin, right? And that was way back in first year high! Since then, he never dated anyone,... and don't tell me it's because he hasn't gotten over Kelly, because you know and I know that the two are OK now. I think your best friend is gay.” Faye said in a matter-of-fact tone. Kit shook her head in confusion. “I don't think he is. And even if he is, he would tell me...” she said. The two girls heard Calvin, calling Chun outside the room. They observed him carefully. They both saw Calvin as he put his arm around Chun as they went out of the room. “Look, there's even something in the way Calvin smiles at the love of your life. There's something in the way he looks at him. I think the reason why he can't tell you he is gay, is because he also have a crush on Chun!” Faye said. Kit looked at her, petrified at what she said. “Calvin likes Chun?” Kit asked. Faye nodded her head. “I'm sure about it. If it's not Chun, maybe he and Eric got this thing going on...” Faye said. “He and Eric?” Kit asked again in disbelief. Faye nodded her head. “On my way here...” Faye said. “I saw Eric gave Calvin a bouquet of roses. He was so happy to have them, that he hugged Eric!”
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“Chun, thanks...” Calvin said as they walked outside the room. Chun looked at him, and gave him a smirk. “Man, I do this every year. Each time Valentin's day come you threaten me. At least this is the last year you will threaten me not to take Kit's chocolates.” he said. The two continued to walk silently until they reached the phone booth. “So, you got her chocolates?” Chun asked. Calvin paused, and shook his head. “Not yet, but I will. I swear.” he said. Chun put his hands on his pocket, and turned to face him. “You still won't tell her, won't you?” he asked. Calvin fell silent, and just lowered his head. “It's not that easy...”
“It is easy if you only follow what your heart says. You love her, Calvin. Why waste the time loving her in silence when you know that the two of you can be together?”
“It's complicated...”
“All you have to do is take the risk, and be man enough to admit to her how you feel.”
Calvin looked up at Chun, and stared at him. “Chun, if only I had not made that stupid promise years ago, then it's much easier for me, believe me. It's just that, I'm scared to lose her...” he said. Chun sighed, and then he folded his arms as he looked at him disappointedly. “Let me guess, will she leave you if she found out that you fell in love with her?” he asked. Calvin nodded his head. “Everything you said yesterday, it's all true.” Calvin said. Chun could only sigh, and shake his head. “Wow, I can't believe this! You know very well that you might blow this chance, right? What if one day, Kit finds love from another? What if it's too late for you to tell her how you truly feel?” Chun asked. Calvin let out a faint smile. “Well, all I can do is watch the girl I love happy with the man she loves... though I know it's breaking my heart...” Calvin said. Chun put his hand on his waist, and shook his head. “Well, this is your last chance, Calvin Chen. I swear, if Kit still likes me the next Valentine's day, I'm going to take her chocolates and make her my girlfriend. Think about it.” Chun said. He looked away from Chun, and did not utter a word.
“So...” he heard Chun say. “I heard there's this promo on Kit's favorite radio station. They will instantly play any love song you dedicate for the person you love. Want to try it out?” Calvin just gave him an are-you-kidding-me look. “Wei, it's a way that you can tell your best friend how you feel without telling her directly.” Chun said. Chun took the hand piece of the phone, and dialed the number. Then, he handed the phone to Calvin. “Come on... do it just this once, will you?” he said to him. “What song will I ask the DJ to play?” he asked. Chun let out a smile at him. “A song that would tell how you really for her. It shouldn't be that hard.” Chun said. Calvin smiled, and then took the phone from his hand. “Hello... hi... I would like to request for a song... I want to dedicate it to Katherine... from her prince charming....”
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If the road ahead is not so easy
Our love will lead the way for us
Just like a guiding star
I'll be there for you if you should need me
You don't have to change a thing
I love you just the way you are
So come with me and share the view
I'll help you see forever throughout
Hold me now, touch me now
I don't want to live without you...
Nothing's gonna change my love for you
You oughta know by now how much I love you
One thing you can be sure of
I'll never ask for more than your love
Nothing's gonna change my love for you
You oughta know by now how much I love
The world may change my whole life through
But nothing's gonna change my love for you...
“Hey, Kit...” Calvin said as he sat beside her. Kit watched him as he put his bag down. She was somehow getting suspicious of her best friend, for it was unlikely of him to bring his bag with him always. “Calvin, why do you have to bring your bag with you. You can leave it here in the room you know!” she said. Calvin just gave him a playful smile. “And what, so that you can peek at my surprise for you? No way!” he thought. Kit looked at him, and saw him smiling to himself. “You're not hiding anything from me, aren't you?” she asked. “Why would I hide anything for you? You're my best friend.” he said. Kit just nodded her head. “I know...” she said. Kit looked away from him, and continued to scribble on her notebook.
“Hi, Calvin...” she heard someone call him. She looked up, and saw Claire, their classmate, walk up to him. “Oh, hi Claire.” Calvin said. “Cal, I'm wondering if you're free later? Can we go out on a date?” she asked. Kit glanced at her best friend, and saw him shake his head. “Sorry, Claire... but I have plans later.” he said. She saw Claire's face fell upon hearing Calvin's answer. “Oh...” she said. “Maybe next time. If I'm free.” Calvin said. Claire smiled at him, and nodded her head. Then, she went on her way. Kit turned her attention to her notebook. After a while, Eric came up to him. “Hey, Cal. Want to go with us later at the cafe, after school?” he asked. Calvin smiled and nodded his head. “Sure! No problem! I'll meet you there later.” Calvin said. “Cool! We'll see you there.” Eric said.
Kit looked up, and remembered what Faye told her a while ago. It was easy for Calvin to turn down Claire, but it was also easy for him to say yes to Eric. Could it be that Calvin is really gay, and he have a relationship with Eric? Is it possible that it's going to be their date at the cafe? “Oh my God... is my best friend gay?” she thought. She looked at Calvin, and stared at him for a long time. Calvin could feel that Kit was staring at him. He felt his heart beating fast with the way she looked at him, and he could also feel himself blushing. He looked at her, and smiled. “Wei, why are you staring at me. Don't tell me you've fallen in love with me...” he joked. Although he was wishing she would say yes. As expected, Kit shook her head. “No, I'm not... I'm just wondering...” she answering. Calvin gave her a confused look. “Wondering about what?” he asked. “Wondering if there's something that you're not telling me about. Are you hiding something from me?”
Calvin looked away from her. He was beginning to be scared, for Kit might have noticed his secret feelings for her. “Did... did she noticed that I love her?” he thought nervously. “You know, Calvin... we've been best friends for so long, and it's unlikely of you to keep something from me. You don't have to keep it a secret. You know that I would understand... don't you trust me?” Kit asked. Calvin looked at her again, and as he looked into her eyes, he felt as if he was hypnotized. Part of him was telling him to tell her how she really feels. The other part of him tells him not to tell her, for it would end their friendship. His feelings for her is so strong, that he couldn't hold it any longer. “T-there is... something...” he began. Kit just looked at him. “Oh my God... he'll admit to me that he is gay!” she thought nervously. “What is it? You're really hiding something from me?” she asked. “I... I didn't mean to keep it from you, Kit. It's just that I'm scared that if you found out... you'll end our friendship...”
“What is it? You know that I would understand, Cal. I'm your best friend. I know you from head to toe, and you should trust me.”
“It's just that I... I'm scared that if you found out about it, you'll stay away from me.”
Calvin turned to her, and held her hand. He looked into her eyes lovingly. “Kit, you are important to me more than anything else. If I lose you, it's like losing the other half of me... do you understand that?” he said. Kit nodded her head. “You won't lose me, Cal. I'll be here, supporting you.” she said. She gave him a warm smile. She knows she have to accept her best friend, no matter what. “If you like Eric, I will support you. If you need help to tell your parents that you're gay, I'll help you tell them. If in the future, you decided to get a sex transplant, I'll support you. I'll even help you thought up of a pretty girl's name for you. I promise you that.” Kit said. Calvin smiled at her. “Yes, Kit. I like -” Then, he paused, realizing what Kit just said. “Eric?!” he exclaimed. He gave her a confused look. Kit smiled at him and nodded her head. “Gay? Sex transplant? Are you nuts!” Calvin shouted at her. This time, Kit got more confused. “Why? Isn't that what you're supposed to tell me? That you're gay? That you and Eric -”
“Hell I'm not gay!”
Calvin shook his head angrily. He never thought that her best friend would think of him that way. “You're not gay?” Kit asked. “I am not gay, Katherine Jin!” he shouted angrily at her. “B-but I thought... you and Eric.. Faye saw him give you a bouquet of roses and you hugged him. And you turned down all the girls... so I thought...”
“If you're my best friend, then you should realize that I always turn down those girls every Valentine's day! And if you're my best friend, then you wouldn't think that I am gay!”
Calvin took his bag, and stood up from his seat. He was so angry at Kit, for suspecting him to be gay. He never thought she would think of him that way. “Cal...” Kit said as he walked away from her. He paused, not daring to look at her. “I'm sorry, Cal. It's just that... I thought... you know...” she said apologetically. “I am not gay, Kit. And those roses, I asked Eric to buy it for me. I was planning to give it to a very special girl.” With that, Calvin left her all alone.
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Calvin stood before Kit's locker, and gazed at it for a long time. “Was I wrong? Should I really tell her how I feel? I know she didn't have any bad intention when she told me that she will support me, but she thought I'm gay... Is it right for me to tell her how I feel now, so that she won't think of me that way?” he thought. He sighed, and looked at the bag he was holding. “I've been loving Kit for so long. I knew I love her since the very first time I met her. I badly wanted to tell her how I feel, but we made a pact. I promised to her that I won't fall in love with me. Will she understand if she found out that I have fallen in love with her?” he thought. He knew from the start that it was wrong for him to fall in love with her. After all, Kit only sees him as her elder brother. But with each day he spends with her, he's loving her even more. She had everything that he's looking for in a girl. He was perfect for him, but the sad thing is, they can only be friends.
He opened his bag, and then took out the roses. Peach roses have always been Kit's favorites,and he knows that if she gets this, she would be very happy. He could already imagine the smile on her face when she sees this flower. He always wanted to see that smile in her face. He always wanted to be the one who makes her happy. Although they had a misunderstanding a while ago, he wanted to make it up to her, He find Kit cute when she's all confused, and when she thought that he was gay. “I guess I can only be gay if Kit turns out to be tomboy...” he thought to himself.
He love her despite everything.
He love her even though she doesn't even have the slightest clue about his feelings for her. She will always be the most special and the most important girl in his life. He reached for her locker, and opened it, and then, he placed the bouquet of roses inside. “I hope you'll be happy to see these roses...” he thought. Then, he closed her locker.
To Katherine,
You're as pretty as these roses. Always stay happy
Your knight in shining armor
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Kit was sitting by the stair, trying her best not to cry. A while ago, she saw Chun accept the box of chocolates from Ella. Chun have also told her that he liked Ella. There was nothing for her to do but to accept it. After all, Chun and Ella makes a good pair.
“Kit?” she heard someone call her. She looked up, and saw Calvin walking towards him. She gave him a faint smile. “I... I wasn't too successful in giving him the chocolates...” she said to him. Calvin sat beside her, and put his arm around her. “There will be next time, Kit...” he said. Kit just shook his head. “He likes Ella, Cal... He is my prince charming, but too bad, I am not his Cinderella...” she said. Then, Calvin took the box from her lap, and opened it. “Any guy would want you to their princess, Kit. Maybe one day, you'll get to meet that guy who will love you the way that you love him.” he said. Then, he took a piece of chocolate from the box, and ate it. Calvin smiled as he ate those chocolates. “Too bad, Chun could not taste how delicious your chocolates are...” Calvin said.
He began to munch down the chocolates, savoring its sweetness. Even though he knows these chocolates are not meant for it, he still love it when Kit gives it to him. Because it means that somehow, Kit cares for him, that he is still important to her even though he will remain to be the second best in her heart. Kit remained silent as she watched Calvin eat her chocolates. There was something in the way he ate those chocolates that made her feel better. Calvin have never accepted chocolates from other girls, except for her, and it have been a mystery for her. Now, she finally understood. Calvin loves her, maybe he's seeing her in a different light. And she realized, she love this guy whom she grew up with.
“Done!” she heard Calvin say. She looked inside the box, and found it empty. “Can't wait to get home and finish all the chocolates you made. I just hope Edison ge won't find it, or he'll eat it all.” Calvin said as he laugh. Kit smiled at him, and then she rested her head on his shoulder. “Thank you for making me feel good.” she said. Calvin put his arm around her again, and embraced her. “Anything for you...” he said. “My princess...” he added silently. He pulled her closer to him, and they stayed in that position for a long time. Being this close to Kit have always been what he wanted, and he doesn't want to let go of her yet. As he looked at her face, he have this urge to kiss her on the lips, but he was trying his best to control himself. If he could have Kit like this, then everything is worth the risk.
At that moment, he finally decided to break his promise, and let Kit now what's truly inside his heart.
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Kit walked towards her locker, and opened it. She was surprised to see a bouquet of peach roses inside it. “Who did these came from?' she thought. She looked around the lobby and found herself alone. She sighed, and then took the bouquet out of her locker. She saw a card on it. She took it, and read its content. From the penmanship on the card, it's no doubt that it came from Calvin. She knew it was always him that leaves those roses to her every Valentine's day. She always thinks that it's his way of cheering her up whenever she couldn't give her chocolates to Chun. Now, she felt it's his way of letting her know how he feels for her. “Why didn't I see before that he like me?” she thought. She felt like a giddy school girl. She looked at the roses on her hand, and buried her nose on it. “Would it be OK if I ask him about it? Would it be OK if I tell him that I like him too?” she thought.
At one corner, Calvin an Eric were hiding as they watched Kit open her locker. “You're so weird, Calvin...” Eric said. Calvin gave him a confused look. “Why do you always have to leave those roses at Kit's locker? Why can't you give it to her directly?” Eric asked. Calvin put his pointer finger on his lips, making a quiet sign to Eric. He eyed on Kit again, and saw her smile as she saw the roses on her locker. She closed her locker, and then walked away happily. “Have you seen that, Eric? She liked the roses I gave her!” he said happily. Eric looked at his friend and rolled his eyes at him. “Yes, I've seen it, Calvin. And you're being too obvious that you're crushing on your best friend.” he said. Calvin just ignored his remark, and just watched Kit. “If you want to stare at your best friend the whole afternoon, go ahead and do that. I'll catch up with the rest of the gang at the cafe.” Eric said. Calvin looked at him, and nodded his head. “OK. I'll follow you guys there. I just need to talk to Kit.” he said. Eric left him alone after that.
He took a deep breath as he walked towards Kit. “Hey, Kit!” he called. Kit looked at him, and smiled. “Cal!” she said. She immediately hid the roses at her back, and put it inside her bag. Calvin took a peek behind her, and smiled to himself. “Are you hiding something from me?” he asked. She smiled, and shook his head. “Of course not. Why would I hide anything from you?” she asked. Calvin just smiled at him. They walked through the lobby, and there was silence between them. Once in a while. Calvin glances at Kit, and Kit does the same thing. “Kit...” he called. Kit paused, and looked at him. “Can I hold your hand?” he asked. She smiled, and gave her hand for Calvin to hold. As they were walking hand in hand, Kit could sense his nervousness. “Hey, what's wrong? It's not the first time you held my hand...” she said. Calvin let out a nervous laugh, and then he paused and looked at her. “Kit, about what you told me a while ago... about my secret...” he began. Kit paused, and looked up at him, waiting for him to speak. “There is really something I want to tell you...” he said. She smiled to herself. “Is he going to tell me what he feels? Is he going to confess his love for me?” she wondered.
Calvin turn to face her, gazing into her eyes. “I have to tell her now...” he thought. “What is it, Cal?” she asked. “Kit... I hope whatever it is that I will tell you, you won't get mad at me, OK? I hope that you would understand me... that after you hear what I say, you will still be my best friend.” he said. Kit smiled, and nodded her head. “Of course, how can I get mad at you, Cal. You're my best friend.” she said. Calvin took a deep breath before speaking again. “Kit... I want you to know that I -”
“Kit! There you are! Mrs. Chou are looking for us. Emergency club meeting.” they heard their classmate say. Both of them let out a sigh of dismay. “Dang, just when I'm about to tell her...” he thought. He scratched his head, then looked at Kit and smiled. “I think this one could wait...” he said. “Are you sure?” she asked. He smiled, and nodded his head. “No rush, Kit. I'll meet you after your club meeting, and I'll tell you all about it.” he said. She smiled, and nodded his head. “I'll see you later after our meeting, Cal.” she said before leaving Cal behind.
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Calvin was walking back to school to meet Kit. As he walked back, he saw a girl running across the street, chasing a piece of paper that is being blown away by the wind. He looked at the other side, and saw a speeding car coming to her way. He panicked as he looked back at the girl. “Watch out!” he shouted at her. The car was about to get near the girl. He immediately ran after the girl, and pushed her to the safe side of the street. Calvin found himself hugging her, and staring into her eyes.
At that instant, he was mesmerized. He felt as if he was hypnotized as she looked into her eyes. He felt his heart began to beat fast as he held her close to him. Everything seems to be in slow motion as he looked at her lovely face. “Uhmmm... I'm OK now...” he heard the girl said. With that, Calvin seemed to wake up. He let go of the girl from his hug, and smiled at him shyly. “I'm sorry...” he said. Joy smiled sweetly at her, and nodded her head. “It's OK. Thank you for saving my life.” she said. Joy walked to the other side, and took her things, especially the letter. Calvin could only watch her as she gathered her things. He smiled to himself as he watched her. The moment she saw her about to leave, he panicked. He wanted to get to know this girl more. “Miss!” he called. Joy paused, and looked back him. “Yes”?” she asked. He smiled at her. “Be careful...” he said. It was the only thing he could say for his mind went blank when she looked his way again. Joy smiled at him, and nodded her head. “I will. Thanks again.” she said. Then, she went on her way, with Calvin just gazing at her.
He looked at Joy dreamily, and then he put his hand on his chest. “Man...” he said to himself. “I think I'm in love...” He watched her until she's no longer out of his sight. He knew at that moment, he have fallen in love with that girl, and that girl is everything that he have dreamed of. She was like an angel, a princess that stepped out of fairy tale books. “I thought I've met my dream girl not long ago... until I saw her today...” he said to himself dreamily.
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Kit and Calvin were on their way home, and she noticed that Calvin have been smiling to himself the whole time that they're together. “Maybe he's happy that he's with me...” she thought. She paused, and then faced Calvin. “I got roses from someone today.” Kit said. “Oh...” Calvin said, smiling to himself. “It says it came from my secret admirer named Knight...” she continued. “So, you have a secret admirer now, huh?” he asked. Kit smiled and nodded her head. “Ever since middle school, I always get roses from him. I wonder who he is...” Kit said. She put her hand at her back, and walked. “It must be someone who knows how sad I am for not being able to give my chocolates to Chun...” she continued. Then, Kit paused and looked up at Calvin. “Thanks for you beautiful roses, Calvin. You really know that peach roses are my favorites.” Calvin smiled at her, and put his arm around her. “Anything for you, Kit, You're my best friend, remember?” he said.
Kit felt herself blush as Calvin touched her. “Calvin... can I ask you something?” she said. He nodded his head as she turn to face him. “Why do you always give me roses every Valentine's day? Is it to cheer me up, or is it because you...” she paused, and looked up at him. She could see the confusion written across his face. “Cal, do you like me? Do you see me as more than your best friend?” she asked. Calvin paused, and looked at her. He was trying to feel his heart this time. He know for himself that he have loved Kit for so long, but after meeting that girl, he felt he had a change of heart. At that moment, he changed back and see Kit as only his best friend. Then, he smiled. “Kit, you know that you will always be special to me...” he said. Kit felt herself blush at what he said. “But... you will always will be my best friend. That's all. I love you, but as my best friend. And besides, we made a promise before right, we're not supposed to fall in love with each other?” he said.
She felt her heart break with what he said. She got it all wrong. She thought that the reason why Calvin was acting that way to him is because he loves her as more than a friend, but she was wrong. “But... but... you said a while ago... you wanted to tell me something... you want me to understand you, whatever it is that you're going to say...” she said. Calvin paused, and looked away from her. He knew he was suppose to confess his love for her, but he couldn't anymore. More than anything else, he was scared that Kit would reject him, and that she would end their friendship. So at that instant, he chose their friendship over his love for her. “Yeah...” he said, facing her. Then, he smiled. “There's something that I want to tell you, Kit. And I hope you would understand what I'm going to say.” he said. He looked at her in her eyes, and held her hand. “Kit, I think I'm in love. I met this girl a while ago... and I don't know... it was like love at first sight.. She was pretty... like a princess. She was too mesmerizing...” he said dreamily. Kit looked away from him so that he won't see the loneliness in her eyes. “Oh...” she said. “I wish I could see her again. Do you think I'll be able to see her again?” he asked. Kit looked at him, and forced a smile. “O-of course. You would be able to see her again, don't worry.” she said. She couldn't bear looking into his eyes anymore. The more she looked at him, the more that she wanted to cry. She knew she have to get away from this.
“Uhmmm, Cal... I... I need to go somewhere. I... I forgot to buy something at the bookstore. I'll see you later.” she said. She did not wait for him to speak. She simply ran away from him, leaving him all confused. Calvin looked at Kit as she leaves him. He know what he did was cowardly of him, but he would rather keep their friendship that lose Kit in the end. “I'm sorry, Kit...” he thought. “This is for the best....”
Kit ran through the street, her eyes filled with tear. Her sight were already fogged, that she did not notice that she bumped into someone. “Sorry...” she said as she looked up at the guy. The guy looked at her, and smiled. “It's OK.” he said. He paused, and looked closely at the girl. He could clearly see the tear in her eyes. “Miss, are you OK?” he asked. Kit lowered her head, and nodded her head. “Are you sure?” the guy asked again. Kit nodded her head again. The guy smiled, and lifted up her chin to look at her face. “If you're happy, then you should smile.” he said. She doesn't know why, but there was something about the guy's voice that made her smile. “See, you're much prettier when you smile. Whoever it is that made you sad, he surely regrets it. And it's his loss, not being able to see a pretty girl like you smile...” he said. With what he said, Kit laughed. “Are you always like this with girls?” she asked him. The guy smiled, and shook his head. “Only with you... I don't know why...” he said.
Jiro looked at her, and felt something familiar. It felt like he have known this girl standing before him. “She felt like she's Tin...” he thought to himself. “I... I think I should make my move. I'm sorry again about a while ago...” Kit said. Jiro smiled, and nodded his head. “I hope to bump into you again in the future.” he said. Kit looked at her, and smiled. “I hope so.” she said. Jiro watched her as she walks away from him. He got this gut feel that he would see this girl again.
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A few months later...
“Wow! Finally, we're college!” Kit said as they entered the university's gate. Calvin looked at his best friend, and laughed at her. “Wow, you're really that excited, huh?” he said. Kit looked at him, and rolled her eyes at him. “Why, aren't you excited? You can meet a lot of babes here!” she Calvin just laughed, and shook his head. As they walked through the lobby, they saw Chun coming their way. “Oh, your long time crush is here...” Calvin said. “Hey, Kit... hey Cal... looking, good, huh?” Chun said. The two just nodded their head. “Glad to see you here, Chun.” Calvin said. “Yeah, me too. Anyway, I'll see you guys later.” he said. The two said goodbye, and went on to find their class. Along their way, Calvin bumped into a girl, her things fell on the floor. Calvin knelt down, and helped gather her things. “Here you go...” Calvin said, giving the books to the girl.
Joy looked up at Calvin, and smiled at him. “Thanks...” she said, smiling sweetly at him. Calvin was stunned upon seeing her. “Y-you're... welcome...” he said. The girl stood up, and went on her way. Meanwhile, Calvin remained standing, watching the girl as she leaves. He could remember who that girl was. It was the girl that Calvin saved a few months back, the one who was chasing the letter and almost got hit by the car. She was the very same girl whom Calvin have fallen in love with at first sight. For the second time, the girl have captured his heart. He was instantly mesmerized by her again. Kit saw how Calvin looked at her, and felt her own heart breaking. She knew that Calvin have fallen in love with that girl, even though he haven't known the girl's name. “How could someone be as angelic as her?” he thought. They both watched as the girl leaves. “Wei, Calvin... it's not as if it's the first time you've seen a pretty girl.” she heard herself commented to him. Though Joy was gone, Calvin followed her with his eyes. “Wow...” he muttered. Then, he looked at Kit and smiled. “Kit... I think I'm in love...” he said. Kit looked away from him, hoping that he won't notice the change in her expression. “Kit, will you help me find who she is? Please?” Calvin asked. Kit looked at him, and forced a smile. Then, she nodded her head. “I will...” she said.
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It was the first day of school, and he was waiting for his first class to start. He was scribbling on his notes, when he felt someone approach him. “Hi, is this seat taken?” he heard a sweet voice say. He looked up, and he saw a boyish girl smiling at him. He doesn't know why, but at that instant, he was mesmerized by her. He smiled at her, and shook his head. “No... you can sit beside me.” he said. The girl smiled at him, and nodded his head. Then, he sat beside her. He looked at the girl, who was looking at outside th room. “Calvin! Here!” she shouted. A tall guy came inside the room, and took the seat beside the girl.
Then, the girl turned to him, and extended her hand to him. “By the way, I'm Kit. This is my best friend, Calvin.” she said, pointing at the guy beside her. Danson took her hand, and shook it. “I'm Danson. Nice to meet the two of you.” he said. “Same here. I hope you can be our friend. Anyways, it's kinda boring being stuck with my best friend here.” Calvin said. Danson laughed at him. He saw the girl nudge his chest, nagging the guy for saying those things about her. “No problem, I would love to be friends with the two of you.” he said.
Then, he looked outside the door, and a small figure caught his attention. She looked too familiar for him. The petite lady had this short hair, and was wearing glasses. He continued to watch her, until she was out of his sight. Then, he looked away from the door. Calvin noticed the change in his expression. “Dude, anything wrong?” he asked. Danson looked up at him, and smiled. “No, I thought I saw someone I knew...” he said.
Meanwhile, Hannah paused upon hearing a familiar voice. She peeked inside the classroom, and saw a tall guy inside. Beside him was a girl, and a shorter guy. Her eyes turned its attention to the tall guy. She watched as he smiled at the girl beside him. Then, she saw his eyes. She remembered something in those eyes, and in those smile. “Arron?” she thought. Then she looked at the shorter guy. She saw him talking to a girl, and as he heard his voice, she paused. “He... seems too familiar...” she thought. The shorter guy looked at her, and before he could suspect a thing about her, she immediately made her move.
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Joy took the paper from her friend to write down her name for the attention. She looked at the upper part of the paper, and saw a familiar penmanship. “Jiro Wang?” she thought. She looked up, and saw a guy in the front row, who was talking to one of their classmates. She looked at the paper again, and looked at his penmanship closely. It had the same penmanship as the writer of the letter she got on Valentine's day.
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“Hey! Calvin! Wait up for me!”
Jiro looked back, and saw a familiar girl chasing after the taller guy. He looked at her as she smiled at him. “Her smile seems so familiar...” he thought. He looked away, trying to remember where she met that girl. Then, he remembered that Valentine's day, where he bumped into her. But that's just not it. She really seemed too familiar to him. It's like she was the girl whom he met when he was nine years old...
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“Kit?” Calvin called as he saw her walking through the lobby. Kit stopped, and looked back at him, giving him that warm smile. He doesn't know why, but he felt his heart beating fast again, just like before. He paused, and smiled to her. It's like he was seeing Kit again in a different light. “What, Calvin? Do you think I'm pretty that you're falling for me?” she teased. Calvin laughed and shook his head. He knew he have to forget his feelings for his best friend, and it's the only right thing to do. “No way!” he said. Kit just laughed at him. Then, she walked up to Calvin, and held his hand, in the same way he held her hand that previous Valentine's day. “I know. We promised, right?” she said. He smiled, and nodded his head. “Yeah,” he said. “We promised...”
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And this is how their story began...
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