Chapter 15 - Complicated Crush (3) (1/2)

”Orange juice...” He said to the waitress when he stepped in the cafe.

I stayed quiet, not saying anything, not even moving. My heart was beating fast. I could see Tom stared at us, moving from me to Senior Rizal, repeatedly. I thought he found it funny that I could be this stiff when Senior Rizal was around.

”Jane?” I startled a bit as Senior Rizal greeted me. ”Are you alone? Where is Dino?” He asked.

I turned my head and smiled at him. ”Senior Rizal. Senior Dino has just gone. He still had class, he said.” I answered, trying to be normal in front of him. I was getting better at this.

”Can I sit here?” He asked.

”Yeah, sure. Please...” I said to him, trying to be friendly. I ignored Tom's glares at me.

”Thank you...” Senior Rizal sat on the empty seat –not the one with Tom's on it. His order came next.

”Do you still have class after this?” asked him.

I swallowed my ice quickly and shook my head. ”How about you?”

”I still have one class after this, but I don't think the lecturer will come.” He answered. ”How about I take you around this afternoon? It's only if you're not busy.”

I gasped and screamed inwardly. What was this? Was he asking me out? Hooray!! ”Err, it's fine with me. What time?” I asked as calm as I could. ”But, is it okay?” I asked him again, slowly and cautiously.

”Don't worry.” He laughed. ”4 o'clock. I'll pick you up in your dorm. How does it sound?” He looked at me.

I took a peek at Tom who was still sitting and looking at us ignorantly. ”Okay…” I said.

Senior Rizal drank his juice fast and smiled widely. ”Then, see you at four.” He said as he got up and walked away in wide steps.

I could feel my face was getting hotter as Senior Rizal went away. Woah, finally, I got the chance to have a real date with Senior Rizal!