BAB XIII

HANS POV

My name is Hans, the class 2-A at SEIRIN High School. I'm also a candidate for the national athlete for Taekwondo. I like this martial arts sport because it can train me mentally and physically to become stronger. But my mother always told me that I also had to be humble.

What do I like best besides Taekwondo? Hmmm...

"Hans! Don't forget tomorrow!"

My trainer and senior is only 160 cm tall, but the speed of his punches and kicks cannot be underestimated. For some reason, he refused to become a national athlete. Yet I think he is more than worthy of being a sporting hero for this country.

I nodded enthusiastically without looking away from the phone screen, "Yes! 10 o'clock, right?"

"Okay! Hey, show me who is your girl?"

Alex drew closer to watch the cell phone I was playing with. I jumped a little while, widened my eyes to hear the word 'girl' was spoken.

"My girl? Who?"

He managed to distract me with his question, my race cars game ended up the game over because of it, "You dodged it? Girls are busy talking about the 1st-grade girl who was with you yesterday."

If only my heart and the contents of my head were transparent, there would be flowers of all kinds scattered in it. I know who they mean. I don't want to be reckless; gossip will be my second homework after 5 hours of practice per day. It's troublesome.

"Really?" I said as if indifferently.

Alex tilted his head, investigating. He noticed the shy smile I was trying to hide. He patted me hard on the back, "Are you trying to hide it from me? Huh? You brat! You're making progress!" he laughed excitedly.

"She's not my girl yet. But still will .."

I think my face has now turned red as a tomato. I chose to bow back to playing the game.

"Good. I thought you were gay because you have not been interested in dating any woman so far. I'm so glad!"

Gleek.

So that's the reason for asking this? Alex laughed with satisfaction after teasing me. Makes me throw a soft kick at his butt, "Gosh! Who spread rumors like that? Want to die? Huh!"

Alex is still laughing until he has a stomachache. I began to realize that this was my problem from the start. Who is too focused on practicing and always studying to ignore the feelings of the girls who once liked me. But everything has changed since I met Sora. I have a reason why I still want to be alone because I'm waiting for the door of Sora's heart to open for me.

"It's okay. But stay focused on your activities, yeah. Then when are you going to ask her to be your girlfriend officially?"

I only answered the question with a faint smile. Feeling like getting your blessing even though it's not necessary at all. Because in the Taekwondo club, there are no restrictions on dating.

What can I do when faced with Sora? I do not know.

What I always feel is how can she still make me nervous? How can I not forget the mint scent mixed with green tea on her hair? It's ancient, but that's what makes it different.

One year ago, our first meeting was at the pier. Her tiny body is so agile, lifting a box filled with fresh fish. The friendly smile she gave to every customer or fish seller was never separated from her morning ritual. Until I found out that she was someone who had amnesia and also Congenital Analgesia. So in stark contrast to her cheerfulness every morning. It must be tough on her.

I once confessed my feelings indirectly. She pissed me off when we spent time together eating ice cream. I kissed her because I meant to clean her ice cream breadcrumbs. Too nervous, I just did it for a few seconds. So maniac myself that I kissed her by running her lips with my tongue? After I realized I just swallowed hard, embarrassed.

We just looked at each other. Sora didn't say anything. But from the ripple on her face, she looked surprised and displeased. It made me even more afraid that she would hate me for my foul deed.

"I ... like you, Sora."

For several days I purposely didn't see her. Her cold attitude made me despair.

I haven't had any feelings yet, she said. It made me feel discouraged. What I'm afraid of is that I can't be friends with her anymore. However, I was wrong.

Until now, she is still familiar to me. Sora never took it seriously. Maybe that time was too rushed. I'll have to plan more carefully next time, I thought.

"Ready, captain! Whatever happens, training is number one! " I shouted, saluting him. Alex looked pleased, and he walked away.

I also started to step into Sora's class to invite her to take a break. But it turned out that the girl was not there. I began to search again for her ghost-like existence. She's still a new student, why she like skipping lessons so much?

Looks like she's serious about spying on Yona, her half-sister. Sora was so worried about the girl that she was willing to go to school to protect her. But unfortunately, Yona doesn't think Sora loves her. To Yona, Sora was just a bully. And I was quite annoyed whenever Sora was silent when being beaten up by that girl arbitrarily.

Arriving at the back canteen, I found traces of her. Her small posture is very recognizable. I saw her so nimbly followed someone from behind quietly. The person she follows is Yona. The girl quickly disappeared from behind the wall by intelligently leaping over her. And it was time for Sora to climb onto the fence; I pulled her feet back to the ground. Sora was shocked until she finally couldn't balance her body. She fell right on top of me in an unusual position. I could feel her chewy lips pressed perfectly against mine. Sora was silent while waiting for me to move. I swallowed hard because I was confused about where to move.

Until the sound of the recess bell finished ringing, Sora straightened her body but still climbed my stomach to sit. I hold something inside of me from standing up. And this is very, very difficult.

"What are you doing?"

"I'm ... chasing Yona. Hurry! Before we lose her! " asked her, who got up after sitting on my stomach for about a minute.

Jeez ... this girl is driving me crazy.

“This is Sora's lesson. Do you want to skip? "

Sora doesn't care. She kept climbing the fence while teasing me, "Have you ever been naughty? Try it now and then, " she said as she quickly jumped over the wall without noticing me.

I also followed Sora without thinking about the consequences. This girl is crazy.

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