Chapter 32 - 32: Then It Rained (1/2)

”Ok, bye Michelle, see you tomorrow!” Lara said while Steve gave me a nod of acknowledgement before entering the SEC A school building for their next class.

”Mich, you sure you don't want me to walk you to the covered courts?” Andy asked considerately.

I shook my head. It was out of the way, and he might become late. It was already 2:55. ”It's ok, you go with Lara and Steven, it's almost time for your class.”

Andy smiled and nodded his head, ”Then, I'll see you tomorrow!”

”Ok, see you!” I replied. Then, I turned around to leave.

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As I walked to the covered courts for my next class, which was PE, I couldn't help but think about what I saw earlier. I smiled wistfully. Although Lara was a bit bitchy when we first met, I realized that she's a lot nicer than I gave her credit for. I can totally see why Steve fell for her the first time. I felt somewhat defeated, but I was also glad. Lara was as close to perfection as one can get, and Steve deserved nothing less. If they end up together in this timeline, then…

My heart felt stuffy, and I suddenly found it hard to breathe. I stopped walking to take a deep breath. What was wrong with me? I have my own life mission and Steve… my Steve doesn't exist in this timeline yet. I'm not even sure if he will. Plus, even if he does, there's no guarantee that he will fall for me. Why did I even approach him so soon? Now, the future between us looks so bleak.

I shook my head. No use crying over spilled milk. I've been given this chance and I should not waste it by pining over Steve with an N. Like, I have Anthony, which reminds me, where was he anyway?

Then, like a scene in a movie, when I turned to look at my left, I saw him inside the covered court wearing a basketball jersey while holding a ball. He was smiling while talking to some of his PE classmates.

My heart again thudded, and like an idiot, I remained standing there staring. After a minute, the one standing beside Anthony gave him a nudge. I don't know what he said, but after that, Anthony looked at me.

Oh my god. What should I do? did I just got caught staring? Ok, Michelle, play it cool.

I smiled at him and waved my hand. I think my face was red as a tomato, but I rather do this than suddenly running away like some stalker who got caught.

Anthony simply smiled and waved his hand back.

Oh, my heart…. Can I just walk towards him and pull him in a kiss or something? Ok, just kidding. I don't want him to suddenly push me away and think that I'm some weirdo fangirl. We just literally met like a week ago and I doubt he was into me. Or was he? He seems receptive.

Anyway, I have to play it cool. Like I just passed by and recognized him. So, I turned away and continued to walk. Was he still looking at me? I wish! Curious, after 10 seconds, I turned to look at him again. I don't know if I should be disappointed that his eyes did not follow me, or glad that I did not get caught.