he adjusted his clothes
feeling nervous
for the first time
in his life
he had asked for her to go to the library after class
standing behind the bookshelves
he waited for her arrival
checking himself again
adjusting his hair
one of the juniors passed by
hello Jake
what are you doing there with that?
the junior asked while pointing at the thing in his hand
nothing
hey, remember tomorrow's gathering.
you know, for the guitar practice?
he tried to change the subject
okay, at 3pm, rite?
I'm gonna go practice!
the junior said and left
whew, that was a close call
he mumbled to himself
he stood behind the bookshelves
waiting for his special guest to walk through the entrance
soon
she walked in
a small part of her hair tied up into a cute ponytail
light makeup
big eyes that were searching her surrounding
light purple t-shirt
white shorts
her light green bag that she'll never give up even if you gave her an LV or Gucci
the white sneakers
she wasn't like other girls
she wasn't like other girls
she had her own style
and he loved how cute and innocent she always looks
as she didn't saw anyone familiar
she went towards a table and sat down
taking out her phone
she started pressing numbers
his phone vibrated
making him jump
taking a breath
he pressed the button and stopped the call
taking all his courage
he sneaked behind the girl
hey Cassie
he tapped her shoulder
hi Jake
she waved at him
even thou his face was just inches away from hers
he couldn't help but laugh
you're just too cute
he caressed her cheek with his right hand
his left still behind him
what did you call me here for?
she asked
her eyes looking into his
her smile so bright
for a reason
he said simply
he held her hand and led her to the fiction books section
you remember that first time we met?
he asked her
yes
she said and blushed
it was so embarrassing
you wanted this book that was too high on the topmost of the shelf
he continued
and I tried jumping to get it
then I fell down and got a bruise
and you came to help me
borrowing the book for me and treating my bruise
she said smiling
yeah
he said and took out the book that was in his left hand all this time
it had flowers all over it
secret garden
the book that led me to meeting you
ever since that first meeting
I've fallen for you
your beauty
your cute charm
so
all I want to ask of you
is
would you go out with me?
he asked finally
he held his breath
waiting for an answer
she was startled
her mind was blank
but she already knew her answer
she smiled at him shyly
nodding
