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[ 25th Day ]


It was 23rd day of December

I noticed from the reflection of Aisha's eyes, the green light turned to red.
I quickly turned around and noticed that she missed to cross the road because of me.

" It's ok, there's no cars here! The light will turn to green soon enough! "

She said as if she could read my mind and I turned back to face her. And soon, I caught myself staring at her for a long period of time.
I noticed her eyes were looking like a pure violet color. Her skin was pale, but she didn't look sick or anything.
There was a slight hint of blush on the apples of her cheeks, as if her skin was reacting to the coldness of the weather.

Then I met her eyes, and she was staring at me with confusion filled inside, asking me, 'is something wrong?'
I quickly turned my head to hide myself from blushing and looking embarrassed.

' I seriously like this girl.. '

I thought.
But if I think about the events that happened so far, I've only been visiting the cafe just to go see her. And finally after few days of visiting, I just recently knew her name and talked to her. This process went by fast, and I'm pretty sure she doesn't have any feelings for me at this moment, I'm yet just a stranger to her. I also think there would be a lot of other guys who are acting in similar ways as me.

" Chung..? Is something wrong? "

She asked me as she noticed my action of not trying to meet her eyes.

" No.. no it's nothing! Shall I take you home? It's really late right now.. "

I quickly shook my head and tried to change the subject. But she stared at me blanky. Then I realized what I've just said: taking her home. We don't fully know each other yet, and if I take her home right now, I'll know where she lives, and she don't know what I might do since I will know where she lives.

" M-my mistake... Then I guess we'll part from here, haha..ha.. "

I chuckled awkwardly as I scratched the back of my head.

" Ahahaha..! Chung, you are adorable! "

Aisha said as she grabbed the side of her stomach and busted out laughing, which made me surprised. Did... she just say I'm adorable..?

" If you would like, please take me home! "

She said as she wiped off a tear in her eyes that came out due to her laughter.
I stared at her blankly, as if I couldn't believe the words that just came out of her mouth.

" Wait...what..? "
" Come on, let's go! "

She walked toward me and grabbed the edge of my coat and dragged me to cross the road. Snow began to fall lightly as we stepped on the black and white pavement. Step by step, she was leading me closer and closer to her. I looked up and saw her medium length violet hair flow gently as the cold wind passed by. Even though the coldness of the weather clogged my nose, I could smell the scent of lilac from her.

As we stepped on top of the brick floor again, with the courage that came out of no where, I let go of her grasp.
She turned around and stared at me with confusion, and I reached forward to grab her warm hand instead of her clothing.
Aisha's gaze followed my arm and and down to our two hands that's holding tightly and warming up each others hand,
and followed the sight of my arm again to meet her eyes with mine. I could see a slight hint of blush under her eyes as she smiled.

" Come on, lead me on. "

I said, and she let out a tiny giggle as she continued on in the direction of her house.

It was late at night, and the snow was still falling down gently. I could almost taste the coldness of the winter, but it seemed like Aisha didn't care about it and neither did I. There was absolutely no conversation going on between us, and the only sound we could hear is our breath and sound of our feet stepping into the thin layer of snow.

Suddenly she stopped her movement and stood in front of a green gate that led to a tiny, two-floored house.

" Thank you for taking me home, Chung. "

She said in a quiet voice as she stared into my eyes.

" I-... Uh, you're welcome. "

I stammered from nervousness due to her gaze toward me. I let go of her hand first and quickly put them inside the pocket of my coat.

" Well... good night to you! "

Aisha said with a smile and went inside her house with a creaking noise as she opened her gate, and she was gone.
I stood there for couple of seconds blankly, as if my mind couldn't catch up with what just happened in front of me.
Then I had a feeling of disappointment in myself that I didn't have courage to say good bye.

" ... G-good night! "

I yelled as I stood and faced the front of her door, even though I wondered if she can hear me.
Then suddenly a window that was pitch black turned to bright yellow color, and I smiled as the window opened and I could see her face again.

" Vanilla Latte date tomorrow! "

She said and quickly closed the window from embarrassment, and I let out a giggle as I turned around and walked back to the direction of my house. The snow stopped falling.


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DigiDawg2 - Thank you! I haven't thought about adding Elsword and Aisha in this story, but I think I might in last chapter! Sorry that it's short, but I'm really horrible at continuing stories after I think it's a good cliff hanger. XD