A field of Dandelions, a clear sky filled with stars, a bright blue moon, faint blow of wind. Everything was perfect~

Just a few moments ago, he was here standing beside me and here I am now. All alone with a forced smile and tears which keeps falling no matter how many times I wipe it.

It all began, when I was in my freshman year. Everything was fine until I started noticing him. A quiet guy, awkward and childish yet smart and charming. A guy who ain't special but when you start noticing him it's hard to stop, the more you learn about him the more curious you get. I didn't even realize that I had slowly started falling for him. I denied and denied to the point I couldn't anymore.

I desired to know everything about him, where he lived, what his name is, his birthday, his age, his family, I wanted to learn everything about him and Universe played me well. Turns out he was my neighbor.

I was waiting for the bus, when I saw him buying groceries in a nearby shop. He looked familiar but I couldn't really tell if it was him. A week or so passed by, and he didn't come to school, a part of me unknowingly longed to see him, but I denied. He came back to school, but nothing really happened, no conversation, no interaction just me staring at him during classes and trying to avoid being caught.

One fine evening, while I was sitting in the balcony, I noticed a familiar figure playing badminton in a house right opposite to my mine, I watched him carefully and yes it was him. He was not that great, but I watched him play till he was done. A funny desire, I wanted him to come out of his compound and go to the nearby shop and just as I was thinking he started walking towards the shop and my heartbeat fastened. Without thinking once, my feet started moving, and I saw him. What happened to me at that very moment, I don't know but I approached him and asked for his science textbook. And that's when I realized he didn't even know my name.

"You look familiar, what's your name?" he asked

"I'm Aura, your classmate" I replied

"Oh, I see, just wait a sec I'll bring you the textbook" He offered me a drink, I denied, but he insisted, so I took it. Then he left to take the book and within minutes he returned, handing me the book.

I hold onto the bottle of drink that he gave me, wondering whether to drink it or just keep it with me.

Atlas I drank it, and it was indeed the best drink I had in my life, I wanted to preserve the bottle but then again 'why should I?, he is nothing, just a classmate'.

Starting that evening, i began to fail at my attempt to deny my feelings for him.

After that evening, we kind of started talking,, but we were still not that close. I wanted to be close with him but because my awkward self I couldn't. Not sure how this crush thing works, but I ain't giving up that easily.

Months passed by, and the freshman year almost came to an end and I had made some friends by then, but I kept my crush a secret. I just wasn't able to open up my feelings no matter how much I wanted to spill it.

The year was almost over, and our class rep finally brought out "The Topic: Prom". Our class had been given the responsibility to host the prom event this year. I thought I'll help with the decoration team, but it was full so, I decided to join the welcoming team but then again it was full. After jumping from one team to another, my friend finally suggested "why don't you host the event?"

"ummm.... I'm not sure, I'hv never done it before"

"Don't worry you'll do just fine! Plus you'll have a partner" Liz said

"Oh really, then I guess yeah..so who will be my partner"

"Drey" after hearing his name, every single cell in my body numbed, my heartbeat fastened, warmth filled my cheeks, eyes blurred, ears stopped functioning "you'll do just fine, he is very reliable" she completed.

I just nod my head in response.

I ran to the washroom as soon as possible to cool myself down and splashed water in my face, gave a light slap "you got this!!" I told myself. As I came out of the washroom, I saw him standing outside the classroom holding some pages? *thud, thud, thud* my heartbeat fastened again. I almost walked past him and entered the classroom.

"Aura" he called

I turned to face him and his smile almost killed me, how can someone's smile look so damn gorgeous "Yes" I replied nervously.

"So, we'll be hosting the prom event together, and I wanted to discuss the script with you? When are you free?" he said while adjusting his spectacles. I was intrigued by every small movement he made, I was a creep.

"I'm free" that's all that came out for my gigantic mouth. *betrayed*

"Okay" he paused then he said "how about we meet after school?".

I kept silent for a moment, making sure I heard it right. Like for real!!!? We were going to meet after school. My legs felt jiggly and my face flushed with red.

I looked up to see his face and somehow managed to say "yeah sure"

"Well then, come to my place at 4? If that's alright with you" he said

"Okay" I replied

"see you after class" he said and smiled. I swear I would have passed out at that very moment if people weren't around.

Silently I went to my seat and zoned out. Plotting a million scenarios in my mind and what ifs.

I'm cooked.