Star And Rain
The Seat Beside Him
Chairs scraped. Friends laughed. Someone played music softly.
But Mysha only noticed one thing.
He sat near the window, sunlight falling on his face. His sleeves were rolled up, notebook open, pen between his fingers.
Mysha entered with her best friend, Emily
Emily whispered, nudging her.
Emily
You’ll melt him with your eyes.
Emily
You’ve been staring for two years
Mysha took out her book, but her eyes moved back to him again.
Kenneth laughed suddenly.
Mysha smiled without knowing why.
Emily
Why do you smile when he laughs?
From the other side, Ethan, Kenneth’s best friend, leaned over.
Ethan
Mysha watches you like TV.
After class, students rushed out.
Ethan
Claire is waiting outside
Ethan whispered to Kenneth
Her hands tightened around her notebook.
Outside, a girl stood under a tree.
Mysha
He didn’t even see me.
Above them, the sun shone brightly.
When Rain Entered His Life
Clouds gathered slowly, like they were planning something.
Mysha stood near the college gate, holding her bag tightly.
Emily
Why are you waiting?
Emily
He already left with her.
Mysha
I just… wanted to walk home with him once.
Emily
Come, idiot. It’s going to rain.
But before they could move, a familiar voice called out.
Kenneth was running toward them.
Kenneth
Ethan forgot his notebook. Did you see it?
For one second, she hoped.
Kenneth
Then… walk with us.
Claire appeared beside him.
Claire
Hi, Mysha *said sweetly*
Mysha replied, forcing a smile.
Claire opened the umbrella and moved closer to Kenneth.
Mysha walked beside them.
At the bus stop, Kenneth noticed.
Kenneth
Mysha, you’re drenched!
Emily wrapped her scarf around her.
Emily
Why do you let him hurt you?
Mysha
Because rain feels beautiful… until it drowns you.
Unanswered Messages
Night covered the city quietly.
Mysha lay on her bed, staring at her phone.
Mysha
📲Did you reach home safely?
Emily lay beside her, scrolling.
Mysha turned her phone face down.
Two seconds later, she turned it back.
Ethan
📲Bro is busy with Claire. Movie night 😅
She sat up and opened her diary.
Page after page had one name.
Mysha
✍️Why do I wait for someone who never waits for me?
A tear fell on the paper.
Her phone vibrated again.
Kenneth
📲Sorry, just saw your msg. Good night 🙂
Hiding a thousand feelings.
Across the city, Kenneth lay beside Claire in a theatre seat.
Claire rested her head on his shoulder.
He didn’t look at his phone again.
Back in her room, Mysha stared at the ceiling.
Stars were visible through her window.
Mysha
Stars shine alone… don’t they?
Mysha
And they burn quietly.
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