CHAPTER 28 ( PAIRS)

I waited outside the store as Harry went in to buy me a napkin.

The idiot. I told him that I'd buy it myself but he insisted that he do it. He must be looking like a fool now. I mean, he must look weird somehow!

But…

That was a pretty sweet gesture, stupidity aside.

I looked through the glass. Harry looked cool as he handed the napkins over to the cashier. I looked more carefully.

I saw two guys behind Harry laughing and making fun of him.

My blood boiled and I felt a vein throb in my hand.

Wait 'till they get out here. I'll clobber them.

The door swung open and the two idiots walked out. One whistled at me as he saw me.

That's it!!

"Hey! You looking for a fight??" I yelled at them, waving my fist.

"Calm down! Jeez!" one of them (brown-haired doofus) snapped, although it was clear that he seemed scared of me now.

"Well, it's your fault for being rude! Why don't you come here and we'll settle things out?!"

"Dude. She's nuts. Let's get outta here," his blond-haired friend whispered.

"What's that?! You scared?! I thought so!"

The two suddenly walked away, scared of me.

I huffed. "Yeah you better run!!"

"Kyleen, calm down," Harry said as he got out of the store.

I still felt like I couldn't calm down. They were just so rude!!

"How can I? And did you see them run? Cowards!" I muttered.

He placed an arm over my shoulder. He gave me my napkin and I thanked him.

"Calm down," he tried to soothe me.

I exhaled slowly. "Fine. Thanks Harry. I'll change now."

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"Come out," Harry said behind the curtains.

I looked at the mirror and frowned. "No! I look uugly!"

"Well, if you won't come out, I'll just have to go in!"

"Wait!"

But before I could stop him, he had already opened the curtains.

He smiled as he saw me. "Jeez. Why're you hiding? You look pretty."

I smiled as I fixed my bangs. "Well… Thanks."

Right now I was wearing a skirt that Harry bought for me.

Well… I did look pretty good.

I twirled around and giggled. "Thanks for the skirt Harry."

He grinned. "Sure. Anything for you."

We decided to roam around the mall for a while. I can't believe I have my period… And Harry was the one who witnessed it all!

Wow. Who would've thought?

We were walking around now, passing one store after another. My eyes glinted as I saw a comic book store.

I was still a comic freak and no amount of conversion would change me.

"Hey, wanna buy a Kipling bag?" Harry asked as he pointed to a Kipling store to the right.

I looked to the right. I never thought there was a Kipling store here. It must be pretty new. Otherwise, I would've noticed.

"Sure," I nodded and proceeded there.

We pushed open the glass doors and entered the store. Cute bags were on the display and it was just really nice here. I could feel my hands itching to get a hold of one of those bags.

We roamed around the place, searching for our bags. It was funny; Harry and I reached for one orange backpack at the same time. We only laughed as our hands touched.

And that gave me a giddy feeling inside.

Finally, we decided on which bags we'd take. Harry bought a green backpack and I bought a gray handbag.

We finally exited the store, happy with our choices.

"Hey, what's your monkey's name?" Harry asked as I skipped over a puddle.

"Monkey? Oh yeah! The key chains do have names," I exclaimed as I pulled out my bag, wondering what its name would be.

I pulled out the monkey keychain, its gray fur carefully nuzzled in my hand. I gasped and laughed as I saw what its name was.

"I can't believe this. It's Harry!" I chuckled and showed it to Harry, who laughed as well.

"Let me check mine," he said as he took out his monkey. I waited for a few seconds before he let out a surprised chuckle.

"Well, it's Kyleen," he replied.

"Whoa!" I exclaimed and checked his keychain.

Wow. Well I'll be. There it is: my name.

I laughed. "Funny coincidence."

Harry nodded. "I know."

This was such a funny day. First my new hairdo, then my period, and now this.

I don't know why, but being with Harry just made my day bright. I'm glad I was with him.

"Come on. Let's go home," he grinned as he placed an arm on my shoulder.

And I couldn't help but blush as he did so.

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"So… You'll do the play after all?" Harry asked as we walked to the front of my house. I jumped as one wooden floorboard creaked. Harry only laughed.

We were at home now. We took a taxi on the way back. Harry's house wasn't that far away anyway. So he offered to drop me off here.

"Well, sure," I grinned.

Harry's smile grew even wider. "Great!"

"You really want me to do my role, eh?"

"Of course. You'll do fantastic. And I don't care about what others say. They're just jealous. The stage will be extremely blessed if you go up there. I believe in you Kyleen."

Wow… That meant a lot, really. I was very touched with what he said. It managed to give me back all of my drained self-confidence.

Who cared about Tatiana anyway? I am going to rock that stage.

"Thanks Harry… Really. That meant a lot," I smiled at him.

Before I could stop myself, I kissed him on the cheek.

As my head moved away from his, I found myself turning scarlet. He was red too.

Did I… actually kiss him?

"Well… uh… Bye Harry!" I said shyly and went inside.

I slapped my forehead as I trudged up the stairs.

"Why the heck did I do that? Why the heck did I do that?" I muttered angrily.

I lay in my bed now, holding my Kipling bag and hugging my pillow.

I was red now, and my heart was racing. Well Kyleen, all of this confusion has one logical answer. And you should stop denying it and finally take that into consideration.

Nah…

In fact, I think that's already the answer.

It's hard to believe but…

I think I'm in love with Harry.

Harry touched the part of his cheek where Kyleen kissed him. He was still a bit pink, and his cheeks burned.

The wind slightly lashed at his cheeks, leaving a somewhat cool sensation on his burning skin.

A lot of things happened. And a majority of them were certainly unexpected. The day was simply magical. Kyleen was magical.

But he never expected that kiss.

He smiled to himself as he strolled his way home, his sneakers lightly rubbing against the pavement.

He knew she could be quite sweet. But he never knew she could be this sweet.

And that just made him fall in love with her even more. Something about her made him want to hug her and never let her go.

Despite being somewhat rough on the outside, she was simply dazzling on the inside. There was no doubt about it.

He grinned as he looked up the gray sky. "I don't know why she did that, but I'm glad she did."