My Girlfriend For A Year
The Start Of A New Love?
Emily
I'm sorry for calling you here this late.
Martin
Don't worry about that, Emily.
Emily was so nervous she started shaking.
Emily shakes her head and sighs.
Before Martin could finish his sentence, Emily says three words that made Martin's heart race.
Emily
I've liked you for quite a while now, and saying this at a time when you just broke up with your
ex-girlfriend is selfish and stupid but I like you.
Emily
Ah! Don't finish that sentence. I might cry on the spot.
Emily then starts to laughs awkwardly.
Emily
I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that. I understand completely that you still have feelings for your ex. But I-
Emily stops talking as she looks at the ground, slightly shaking.
Martin remained quiet, not wanting to say what he had planned to say.
Emily
Um, this is really stupid but-
Emily
If it's alright with you, can we be a couple for a year? Just a year! But if in the middle of the year or after a week you don't want to continue this stupid idea of mine, you can just tell me. Or, reject me on the spot. Right now.
Emily was really nervous, her heart was pounding like crazy.
Emily
I know it's a stupid idea! Forget what I said please! Bye!
Emily then ran away, and Martin stood there, not knowing what to do.
Martin lets out a big sigh.
Emily and Dianna
It was early that morning, Emily and her friend Dianna were in their classroom, talking.
Dianna
What's up with you?
Dianna
Is something bothering you?
Emily
I made a mistake. A huge mistake! Uwaaah. Diaaaa!
Emily then hugs Dianna, which caused Dianna to lose her balance and she almost fell from her chair.
Emily then told Dianna about the confession that happened yesterday and Dianna started laughing.
Dianna
So what did he say? Is he your "boyfriend" now?
Dianna
Then? What happened?
Emily
He didn't say anything, but I was definitely going to be rejected.
Emily
Dianna! I shouldn't have said that!
Dianna
Where did you even get the idea to confess like that?
Emily
They had a really cute ending though...
Dianna
You are not in a manga, Emily! This is real life!
Dianna
In any case, let's just hope he doesn't think you're a weirdo...
Emily
Can I just take it back? Say something like, "Just kidding!" "Were you fooled?"
Dianna
That would have worked if you said it yesterday...
Emily
If I ever see him, I'd die from embarrassment.
Emily takes a sip from her waterjug, as she stares outside the window.
Dianna
Oh, isn't that Martin?
Emily choked on her water and dropped her waterjug on her lap, which caused the water to spill all over her uniform.
Dianna
Whoops, prank gone wrong...
Dianna
I'm sorry! I brought my club uniform today so you can use my school uniform! Sorry!
Emily stared out the window, hoping that she could see Martin, at the same time hoping not to see him.
Emily
This is going to be a long day...
The Chat In The Hallway
Emily and Dianna were both in the changing room, fixing their uniforms.
Dianna
Does my school uniform fit you well?
Emily
Yup, but the skirt is kinda long and the chest area of the blouse is kinda...
Emily
How mean, laughing because your uniform is kinda loose for me on some a r e a s.
Dianna laughed a bit louder and Emily pouts.
As Dianna said this, she pats Emily's head.
Dianna
My club uniform is kinda cute don't you think?
Dianna started making some random poses in front of the mirror, which made Emily laugh.
Dianna
Look who's laughing now.
Dianna fixed her clothes a bit and combed her long black hair.
Dianna
Alright, I'm ready for club now!
Dianna took Emily's hand and started walking out of the changing rooms.
On the other hand, Martin and his friends were walking by when Zakuro, a friend of Martin, suddenly called out Emily's name.
Emily was shocked, and she shouted a bit from fright.
Emily didn't expect Zakuro to suddenly call her by her nickname.
Zakuro
You called me by my nickname, so I thought I could do the same.
Damien, the tallest guy among Martin's friends, was laughing a bit at Zakuro. Zakuro then hits Damien with his elbow lighty.
Emily
Zak is your nickname? I always thought it was your actual name...
Zakuro
I don't mind if you call me Zak though.
Damien then moves closer to Dianna.
Damien
Hi Dianna. You look great in your outfit. Is that for your club or something?
Dianna
Stupid, Idiot, fool-
Emily then covers Dianna's mouth, stopping her from saying anything else.
Martin then pats Damien's back.
Damien
I'm not crying, but...
Damien looks at Dianna with a sad look.
Emily smirks as she whispers in Dianna's ear.
*Tsundere - Tsundere is a Japanese term for a character development process that depicts a person who is initially cold before gradually showing a warmer, friendlier side over time. The word is derived from the terms tsun tsun and dere dere.
Emily
No one, no one. Definitely not you.
Emily then pats Dianna's head.
Dianna
At least I didn't say anything that sounded like a proposal unlike you-
Emily then covers Dianna's mouth again, in an attempt to stop Dianna from saying more things that would embarrass her. Emily's face was completely red with embarrassment.
Emily quickly tries to change the subject.
Emily
Ah yes, you wanted to talk to me about the group work right? So did you finish your part?
Zakuro
Yup! By the way, Emily.
Zakuro then averts his eyes to Martin.
Zakuro
I saw you and Martin talking yesterday. What were you guys talking about?
Emily and Martin then coughs.
Emily nervously looked at Martin. Martin was slightly blushing and Emily felt her face burning.
Emily
A stalker is some one who stalks, no? If you were watching me from the shadows, isn't that what a stalker does~?
Martin and Damien started laughing.
Zakuro
No! No! That's not what I meant I was just curious...
Damien then puts his arm on Zakuro's shoulder.
Damien
Now now, I might end up reporting you to the police for stalking a girl.
Damien then looks at Dianna.
Damien
Dianna teach me Math, pleaseee.
Damien
I'm having a difficult time studying.
Dianna
Study on your own, Damien.
Zakuro
Hey Dianna? If me, Damien, and Martin goes, will you tutor us?
Dianna
I'm the only girl though so...
Everyone except Emily looked at Martin with a teasing look. Emily's cheeks went red.
Martin
I also need to be tutored in Science. Emily is good at that, right?
Zakuro leans into Damien's ear.
Zakuro
Something probably happened between the two of them.
Damien
Quite obvious don't you think? He was silent the entire time, staring at Emily, cheeks red.
Emily looks at the ceiling before she looks at Dianna.
Emily
But, I might be busy after classes... Chuzuru can accompany you guys though.
Dianna
What will you do after classes?
Dianna
Oh, I see. We can wait for you though.
Emily
I see... making excuses so you can stay with Damien longer.
Damien
Is that true, my love?
Dianna
Who are you calling "my love"?!
Dianna's cheeks went red.
Emily
Ah? By, "We can wait for you though," you agree to the idea of tutoring them?
Dianna
What other choice do I have. Damien won't stop bugging me until I say yes anyways.
Emily
I'll tell Chuzuru then. Dianna, let's go to our classroom. We might end up being late if we stay here longer.
They then parted ways, saying bye to each other with smiles on their faces.
Zakuro
Bye, Dianna! Bye Emily!
Damien
Hey! Martin! Say something!
Zakuro
Say bye to the girls!
Emily and Dianna left and went to their classroom.
Dianna
Martin was looking at you the entire time.
Emily
Does he hate me now?
Dianna
He was probably just confused.
Emily
I lied about the club activities.
Emily
It was so hard to keep a straight face with Martin around! I might go crazy the next time I stay with him!
Dianna
You're paying for my lunch later.
Dianna
In exchange of me keeping your little lie.
Dianna
Oh, and you tell Chuzuru.
Emily
About the group study? Sure.
Emily
One thing I wish I can do, is to turn back time and wish I never confessed to him!
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