CHAPTER 10 (AN UNHEARD CONFESSION)

I woke up early. Jessica and Jenny were still snoozing. I rolled in my bed and grabbed my alarm clock. It was 5:30 am. Very early.

Nevertheless, I sat up. I couldn't go back to sleep. I might as well roam around the beach for a while.

I silently got up and faced the mirror. I began brushing my long, black hair. My cheeks were a bit pink and I looked at my green eyes. My white face seemed a bit paler than usual. I smiled when I was satisfied with my hair.

I walked quietly, being careful not to wake up my roomies. I twisted the doorknob and went outside. I finally got to the beach. It was a bit chilly. It was still a sleepy atmosphere out here. I closed my eyes, breathing in deeply.

All of a sudden, I heard the strumming of a guitar. I immediately opened my eyes, curious as to where the sound could be coming from. I walked around for a bit, searching for the source. I looked to my far right.

I saw a brown-haired boy sitting on the sand, his back resting his back on a coconut tree. I squinted and realized that it was Danny. He was humming a tune while strumming his guitar. I went closer as I tiptoed quietly.

I studied his face carefully for the first time. He really was handsome. His blue eyes were beautiful, and they really melted a girl's heart when he smiled. His teeth were really perfect, probably his best feature.

Suddenly, he began to sing. I was quiet as I observed him.

"I've got to escape now

Get on her plane now, oh yeah"

His voice… Is… Perfect. My heart felt like jumping out of my body. His voice was the sweetest music. He continued to sing.

"And up to L.A.

And that's where I'll stay, for two years

Put it behind me

Go to a place where she can't find me… Oooh.

Coz obviously, she's out of my league.

I'm wasting my time coz she'll

Never be mine

And I know I

Never will be good enough for her

No, no

I never will be good enough for her."

He finally finished the song. My mouth was open; he was too incredible for words. I don't think I'll be able to find any voice like his. His voice was so unique and absolutely wonderful. It turned my legs to jelly.

I decided to surprise him. I tiptoed in order to be quiet. He was still humming to himself. In fact, he was even closing his eyes.

I placed my hands on his sides and began to poke him. He nearly jumped. I laughed hard. He turned around and smiled when he saw that it was me.

"It's too early, and you're still restless?" he teasingly said. I stuck out my tongue at him. He chuckled and invited me to sit next to him. I happily obliged.

"Hey. I heard you sing Danny. You were really, really good you know. Amazing, even", I told him.

I saw him smile at me bashfully and turn red. "Nah. Not really. I just have a passion. But I'm not that good", he replied modestly. He was so humble.

"Seriously! My mouth was hanging open! Just hearing your voice would make any girl fall for you, even me", I told him enthusiastically. He was so good, and he needed to acknowledge that fact.

I was surprised to see him turn so red now. I know that he does blush from time to time, but he was never this red.

"Aw… Thanks. Glad you like an original of ours", he thanked me.

WOOOAH. That was an original?

"That's an original? It's super good! I love the song. It's very good. Seriously. That should be known to the world", I exclaimed excitedly.

Danny thanked me again. He was getting more embarrassed by the second.

I suddenly yawned. Danny looked at me and laughed.

"You still sleepy?" he asked me.

"Surprisingly, yes", I replied.

"Well, what are you for? Go on. Put your head on my shoulder", he offered and patted his shoulder. I placed my head there.

"Really? Thanks a lot Danny", I said and yawned again. "Danny, you really are sweet. I'm so glad you're here with me", I managed to mutter before finally dozing off. My eyes closed and my mind drifted off to sleep.

Because I was unconscious, Danny could finally express his feelings. Too bad I didn't know.

He stroke my hair and looked at me fondly. He laughed when I snored a bit. Hey, I was tired.

"I'm sorry I couldn't tell you how I feel. I'm scared that it would ruin our friendship. Plus, you might get angry. I'm sorry for being so shy", he whispered gently to my ear even though I couldn't hear.

"It's alright if you love Harry. I understand. I'm happy for you every time you smile, thinking of him. But I won't stop loving you. I can't stop… I can't stop loving you. I'll still help you with HaHHHHHarry though, if it makes you smile so beautifully. I'd do anything to make you smile and stay with me… I love you", he said quietly and kissed my forehead. For a second, I smiled too. Even though I was unconscious of what was happening. He continued smiling and humming a tune to himself.

Danny was in love with me, and I had no idea. After all, I was fast asleep, and all that I dreamed of was Danny's wonderful, mesmerizing voice.