Chapter 13

Gradually Feeling… (Xiao You & Shan Cai's View)

Music: Love is… Day by Day – SES

*Shan Cai*

Day by day, my feelings for Hua Zhe Lei grew stronger and stronger… I want to stop feelings for I know, sooner or later, I'll become severely heartbroken, and I don't want that feeling again. Over and over, before I got to bed, I tell myself that I can't fall in love with him…

On a cloudy Saturday morning, Xiao You invited me out to go shopping. I agreed happily, and we set off.

While shopping, Xiao you was going from store to store, rack from rack, and sale to sale. "Xiao you, slow down!" I would call to her, but she never will slow down.

"Kuai dian le Shan Cai! Let's go into this store!" She hurriedly runs into the store while I try catching up. Once I got in, I noticed that we were in a small boutique. "Shan Cai! Over here!" Xiao You was in the back of the boutique with countless of gowns. Walking over to her, something caught my eye. Looking to my right, I saw a really beautiful gown. It was a full length, off the shoulder, silver dress. Pieces of shining stars were stamped along the length. It was beautiful. I reached out to touch it, but Xiao You's voice snapped me out of my gaze. "Shan Cai?" I saw her look at the dress I was gazing at, "Wow, what a beautiful dress. Want to try it on?" She asked me brightly.

"Try it on?" I'm not worth of wearing something so glorious. "No, I was just admiring it."

"I think you should try it on!" Xiao You said excitedly. Taking the dress off the rack she took my arm and pulled me over to the dressing rooms. "Go ahead and try it on." She almost shoved me into the room and closed the door. Having no choice, I decided to try it on.

*Xiao You*

I knew Shan Cai had her eyes set for that dress. She feels very insecure of herself, so I decided to help her overcome that. "Shan Cai? Are you finished?"

"I… I guess…" she called back.

"Well, come out, let me see."

"…I don't think…"

"Oh come on, I'm sure you look fine." She was once again being shy and insecure of herself. I tried coaxing her out, and finally she stepped out. Looking at Shan Cai, she looked like a whole new person. It fit her perfectly, almost a second skin. Her hands were clasped in front of her as she bit her lower lip. "You look beautiful Shan Cai. You should really get that dress."

"What use would I have for it?" She asked, "I can't even afford this…"

"Don't worry about it. I'll pay for it." I offered.

"No, really, it's okay. I don't… really want it…"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure…"

"Okay, well, let's go home."

We went back home after Shan Cai put the dress back. I saw how much she didn't want to put the dress back. But it was her decision to not get it, and I couldn't change her mind. Shan Cai fell asleep once she sat down on the couch. I must've tired her out.

*Shan Cai*

The weekend went by swiftly and a new week was ahead of me. My plan was to try to avoid Hua Zhe Lei as much as possible. I couldn't fall in love with him. It will only land in disappointment. "Wei! Shan Cai!" Those two girls again, never will leave me alone. "Think fast!" A magazine was thrown at me. "Look at page thirty-one with your unworthy eyes!" Turning the pages, I found myself staring at a beautiful woman. Her features sharp, flawless skin, thick hair, and eyes that would out-shine any rare jewel. "Her name is Teng Tang Jing. Hua Zhe Lei's first love, and girlfriend. There's no way you can compete with her. So you should just go away. Leave Hua Zhe Lei and let him be. He doesn't need you meddling into his precious love-life!" I was suddenly roughly pushed and fell to the ground with my long hair cascading my face, and a lone tear falling from my eyes. "Aww… look, we made her cry. You've been warned Shan Cai." The two girls left, and I was still on the ground. The magazine was opened to Teng Tang Jing's smiling face.

"She's beautiful… she could have any guy she wanted. And she has the one my heart is slowly beginning to fall for." I spoke out loud. Another tear slipped from my eyes and landed on the page of Teng Tang Jing as I thought of Hua Zhe Lei one day telling me a hurtful comment… "But he promised me…"

"Promised you want?" a male voice was heard, and my eyes met his, "that I'll never break your heart?"