3rd Year

A Story by TheUnknownOne

Taking one step can change your life. But sometimes that step is taken by another person to change you.

"We came alone, we will go alone. There is no need to get in Love and affection." That's me and my motto of life. Because of this, I didn't have that many friends throughout my school life. I passed 2 years of High-School life living in this. 3rd year came. I was on 3-1. Looking my name on the board, I started walking towards my classroom thinking how long this year will go. I was almost near my classroom door and then I saw a girl. Not just a girl, the most beautiful one I've ever seen. She was coming with her 2 friends. I stooped at the door. My legs weren't moving. My heart stooped beating as I was only looking at her pretty smile. She came near the door and excused me to give them a side to enter. I was stunned at her look so I didn't even listen. Then she again asked and shook me off. I came to reality and said sorry. I gave them side to enter and they went in laughing. As they entered, the girl turn around and told me not to apologise.

I used to sit at the desk of last row beside the window. That girl used to sit in front row of me and on my right desk. I could easily see her the whole time without getting noticed by her.

The girl was the class's heart. She was a lil restless, energetic and so nice at heart. Within a week, she knew all the class members name and all about them. She also knew something about me and I figured it out after 8 days of opening ceremony.

It was Tuesday. Classes were over and I started to leave the classroom. Suddenly, I heard someone calling me. I was surprised as I had no friends then. When I looked back, it was her. She told me to wait. I was surprised and thinking why she called me. As my motto, I told her a lie that I had some work. She looked at me with anger in her eyes. I was amazed and didn't say anything.

After 2 minutes, she started talking. I noticed there weren't any other person in my class. She asked my why I was alone. I was shocked as I didn't tell it to anyone. I asked why she thought that I was alone. She told me she noticed me over this week and added that I hardly had any friends, didn't talk to anyone and ate my lunch alone every single day. Without giving me the time to answer, she told me that from that day I had to hang with her group. I was feeling shy. As her group was female based, I told her how will I join? She told me not to worry. With a smile she told me, " My name is Mikayama Eru. Nice to meet you." And she let her hand ahead to handshake with me. I was stunned to see her smile. It was the most prettiest one I've ever seen. That smile was so amazing. I didn't even see her hand. When she said hello, I got back to reality and we shook our hands.

The next day. I went to school. As I was entering my class, Mikayama-chan with her 2 friends welcomed me with a loud noise. I felt shy. I wished them good morning and went to my seat. Then, they came towards me with a boy from my class. I remember Mikayama-chan's word, "Not to worry." So she added a boy on their group and then invited me. So, the group was of 5 members. I didn't even noticed that the boy used to sit right beside me. A new chapter was starting. We all introduced ourselves. That was the first time I felt happy talking with other. Though I was shy at first but Mikayama-chan's sweet words made me feel ease. When the bell rang, I called her by Mikayama-chan and she told me it was okay to call her "Mika-chan." I again felt shy. Classes began and it was almost break time. I thought that how I talked so much. I didn't find out anything. I was happy. That was the first time I felt my motto was wrong. But I knew that I was getting attracted to Mika-chan every moment. When break time came, we all sat together. No need to tell that the idea was Mika-chan's. We shared each other's food. After finishing, she told me to join the Classic Club as they all were members of that. I was insisting but again she looked with her "special" angry eyes. So, I didn't have any choice. When I told them that I will join they jumped in joy. Again my heart felt on Mika-chan to see her heartiest smile. I couldn't stop myself watching her.

Classic Club sure changed me a lot. I had to talk with the members and hang around. Though it wasn't my type, I kinda liked it. Mika-chan was the Club President. So she decided to publish magazines from it and gave everyone a role. When she came to me, I told her that I'm no use. She asked me to write something. I was insisting but she motivated me to do. I wrote and wonderfully that magazine was popular. Students started knowing me. Everyone told that it was for that writing but I knew it was for one girl who helped me doing this. She was named Mikayama Eru.

One day, she congratulated me. She told me that I had talent. I wanted to tell her that it was because of her. It is she who made me what I was then. But I couldn't tell. Popularity didn't change my lifestyle though. But one thing for sure, I wanted to confess my love for her. My moment came.

It was Christmas Eve. We all members planned to go out. But at the last moment, they all refused except me and Mika-chan. So, we went out together. We ate dinner together and we enjoyed a lot. On the way coming back, I confessed. I guess she was stunned. I told her I really love her from the day one we met. She was quite for a bit. But she refused my proposal. It was something heartbreaking for me as I never thought what would I do if she refused. I guess life is not like a story. Not everyone accepts you. All the time I was thinking that she would agree and we will get into a relationship. But in reality, the friendship between us didn't stay strong as it was. From that day till our exams, we met each other in school, we talked but it wasn't like before. Something was missing. Our other friends noticed it and tried to help. So Hagita-kun (Boy member) came and talked to me. He told that we all could try and hope that Mika-chan would understand. But I refused the proposal as I didn't want her to feel awkward and bad again. I didn't want our bonding to be weak more.

Day passed. We finished exams and started deciding our colleges. It was nice for me that Hagita, Kaori, Natsume and me were going to the same college. But the Mika-chan departed. Mika-chan moved in a new city. I guess she was trying to move away from me. When we stared college, I felt sorry. I always told them sorry as I felt that for me Mika-chan moved and our Friendship ended. But they were my real friends. They always cheered me up. Though Mika-chan used to talk over LINE with everyone except me. They tried to made us back again but none of us agreed.

Last year of College. I was coming back form college. Suddenly, I saw Mika-chan. She came running towards me. Holding my hand, she told me if I could accept her answer then. I told what was the answer about and she told me she accepts my proposal. I was stunned for a bit and told her why now. The answer she gave me will always hunt me.

She told me that she was testing me. When I confessed about my love, she thought it was nothing but a return feeling that she helped me. She wanted me to feel that it wasn't love. She moved away from me so that I could fall for another girl which I couldn't. Then she realized that I truly loved her. I told her how she knew that I didn't fall for another girl then all my friend came out from their hiding spot. She told me that they helped me throughout all this. I cried; cried like a baby. She held my hands and kissed me on my forehead and said, " Sorry. I gave you a lot of trouble. Will you forgive me?" I told her that I love her. There's no need to apologise. I understand her.

It needs a slight moment to change your life. For me, she was my life turner. I'm happy that I have all my friends. Still we hang out every weekend and we all live in the same city with our family. We are happy, aren't we Eru??

The End.