Hey everyone, sorry for the wait. Heres the third chapter, honestly I rewrote this chapter multiple times cause I didn’t like how it sounded. Hopefully it turned out okay and you all like it. Oh and the song in this chapter isn’t mine obviously, it’s from Angel Beats, Ichi ban no takaramono. One of my favorite songs honestly. Anyways hopefully you enjoy this chapter and again any feedback is a welcome.
Chapter 3
(Mei’s p.o.v)
It's already been two weeks since I started school and met Naomi. And it’s been a crazy two weeks, no surprise there. There’s not one time I had to myself, even going to the bathroom is a pain. I’m constantly surrounded by everyone, the paparazzi are outside the school waiting to take pictures and some have even snuck in just to find me. Even students and some teachers are taking pictures of me. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpJJDUpTYYb
Actually there is one time I have to myself and that’s lunch but that’s only thanks to Naomi showing me her hidden spot. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB6D1hXSV0W
Okay it’s not so much hidden but it’s the only place no one goes to and that’s the school roof. So I somehow manage to sneak up to the roof everyday and Naomi is there waiting for me. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAJAZcJ5krz
Oh speaking of my Angel, turns out we have the same classes. People have tried to get me to hang out with them and stuff but I always reject them and come up with an excuse as to why I can’t. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2S7yWsMtQO
Despite all the attention I’m getting Naomi is very understanding when I’m late to lunch or when we both walk in the halls together.295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡupcFbJ1hzz
She doesn’t really say much about anything cause she’s very soft spoken and extremely shy. So it’s mainly me that starts conversations and talks. Don’t get me wrong I don’t have a problem with that in fact I find it very cute and part of her charm. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHv9IhB5V5X
Although there is one thing that concerns me and that’s her arms are wrapped in bandages. She thinks I haven’t seen them since she always wears her hoodie but I see them briefly. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbw5jmLkQhp
As bad as I want to come out and ask her, I don't want to force her or make her feel like she has to tell me. When she’s comfortable and ready to tell me herself I’ll be ready to listen. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjiE7VwCbRf
To be honest I'm already falling for her, like really bad. There’s no point in lying to myself. Which brings us to my current predicament. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvNGsC455XQ
Once I arrive to school she’s there waiting for me at the entrance 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2VsW5lNGVb
As I walk up to her I nearly trip. God fucking damn it! Hopefully she didn’t see that. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDETuImPMCi
Looking at her she seemed to have noticed since she looked concerned.
Shit she saw it! 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0QqUPxGUlk
Okay it’s fine just act like nothing happened. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV0l25YNCJj
“H-Hey Naomi. Good afternoon.” Shit! “G-Good morning I mean.Uh lovely weather today isn’t it?” Who the hell asks that?! 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxApfBHhkVa
The angel in front of me shyly smiles nodding and gives a small wave. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxVT2736Vs1
She’s so cute! Should I h-hold her hand? No, that's too much for me right now! 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5yDauUAxTy
Another voice snaps me out of my thoughts. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsz1U366PBL
“Hey Mei, wanna have lunch with us later? I’ll save you a seat.” I turn around to see Heather, the most popular girl in the school and her group of friends. You probably already guessed it but she’s the one that mainly bullies Naomi and tries to get me to be part of her group. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmRA0rv2t8R
No thank you, I have to deal with enough people like her. I see her glare at Naomi who is behind me so I step in front of Naomi giving a fake smile.295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdD9NFSoXhq
“Thanks for the offer again but I’m gonna have to say no. I’m already having lunch with Naomi.” Her face twitches as she fakes a smile as well. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYHHZSH7IGv
“Oh okay that’s too bad. Maybe next time.” With that she and her group left and I could hear her mutter something under her breath. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlRVIaRHTBc
A big sigh escapes my lips. I wish I could just tell her to leave me alone but I have to keep up an image here.295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp99Lt9TdMc
Turning around to said girl I notice she’s scared. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdkPnt907we
Who can blame her though her biggest bullie glared at her. Heather won’t do anything to Naomi as long as I’m with her but if for some reason she’s not by my side, I’m scared as to what may happen. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlpHzLNcDkD
I’ll protect her though. No matter what. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7t33h6801x
Without realizing my hand is cupping her face. “Hey don’t worry about her okay? As long as I’m around you don’t have to worry about anyone doing anything to you alright?” My voice is ever so gentle and full of warmth. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5av1FMLhXc
A blush spreads across her face which is so cute. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvWdA2lf0mF
An idea pops into my head. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy1j1gvqK56
“Hey want a private concert? I know you’ve probably heard me sing but it’ll be just for you. What do you say? How about at lunch?” Her eyes widened a bit. Blue eyes filled with curiosity and confusion. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2IaFQEXUBI
“It’s because I want to, that's all.” I answer her guessing what she wanted to ask and looks like I was right cause she slowly nods. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjVbUVQxdRN
A huge smile appears on my face. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6vJqK6mzAH
“Great!” She opens her mouth but before she could say anything the bell rings. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtEpQE4598y
I wonder if she says anything to anyone else besides me. I’ve never heard her talk in class or to anyone else. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeTZ7ulTtU4
What am I saying, of course I’m not the only one. Right? 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2wNVKw1bVK
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Opening the door to the rooftop quickly then shutting it as I’m finally able to catch my breath. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9G3JhblMQa
“Jeez I’m starting to rethink coming back to school.” I look over to where Naomi is and see her silently laughing at me. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡktAQtdWMBi
I feel butterflies in my stomach and a huge smile appears on my face. “Well I’m glad to see my suffering brings you enjoyment.” I tease walking over to her and sit next to her. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjqwLYTrhwP
A blush appears on her face. “I’m only teasing.” I chuckle a little at her reaction. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoKLkxRg9z8
I noticed she was drawing as her sketchbook was out. This time it was a picture of….me? I feel my face heat up and my heart beat faster. It looks so real even for a sketch. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyDe7cG4lru
“I-Is that me?” I gesture to her drawing to which her face reddens even more and she hides her face in her knees only slightly nodding. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOB3vVMFUIo
Not knowing what to say silence befalls the both of us. Say something! Anything! Looking over to her my heart breaks at what I see. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqQTDTDUJOJ
Her body trembling in fear and guilt. She thinks I’m disgusted or mad at her drawing me which couldn’t be further from the truth. If anything I'm touched and amazed. Her drawings are so realistic and detailed. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYMMGKV0Gtg
I remember telling her that she should post them on the internet but she shook her head no and told me that she’s not confident to show people and that she’s afraid of criticism. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKfDxgNQfpd
The wind blows as I put my hand on her shoulder.295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJul24YOTMS
“Naomi…” 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFRpX3DqIE6
I faintly hear her mutter I’m sorry multiple times. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ2FrBVDeG5
I hug and hold her as I try to calm her down. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIgyTy9F0MF
“It’s okay Naomi, I’m not mad or disgusted or anything. Promise, if anything I’m touched that you would draw me. Plus I love your drawings, you know that…” I chuckle lightly hoping to lighten the mood. “Your drawings are so beautiful and breathtaking. Not just anyone can draw like that, meaning you’re very talented and special. I don’t care what anyone says, you're amazing Naomi.” 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdrclkzzBNb
Sadly Naomi only panics more as she covers her ears muttering I’m sorry and she didn’t mean to. My heart shatters not knowing what to do or what happened. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH6b5f0BsEK
Everything was fine until I saw the drawing of me. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZecKNZuDuI
Deciding to figure it out later an idea pops into my head. I close my eyes and take a deep breath. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOshujfkh5P
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“Kao o awashitara kenka shite bakari
Sore mo i omoide datta
Kimi ga oshietekureta da mou kowaku nai
Donna fujiyuu demo shiawase wa tsukameru dakara
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Hitori demo yuku yo tatoe tsurakute mo295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM0hZ0gi1Ig
Kimi to mita yume wa kanarazu motteku yo
Kimi to ga yokatta hoka no dare demo nai
Demo mezameta asa kimi wa inai nda ne
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Zutto asondereru sonna ki ga shiteta295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUrhWQ6AfMo
Ki ga shiteita dake wakatteru
Umaretekita koto mou koukai wa shinai
Matsuri no ato mitai samishii kedo sorosoro ikou
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Doko made mo yuku yo koko de shitta koto295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1JR0iOTXtc
Shiawase to iu yume o kanaetemiseru yo
Kimi to hanarete mo donna ni tooku natte mo
Atarashii asa ni atashi wa ikiru yo
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Hitori demo yuku yo shinitaku natte mo295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡte9vPECKhR
Koe ga kikoeru yo shinde wa ikenai to
Tatoe tsurakute mo samishisa ni naite mo
Kokoro no oku ni wa nukumori o kanjiru yo
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Megutte nagarete toki wa utsuroi da295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCXHikSGPTR
Mou nani ga atta ka omoidasenai kedo
Me o tojitemireba dareka no waraigoe
Nazeka sore ga ima ichiban no takaramono”
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Opening my eyes I feel that she’s no longer shaking and that she calmed down. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡua4TdybrV6
“Naomi, are you okay now?” My voice filled with worry and concern.295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA3F7UixrqA
She nods looking at me ashamed and embarrassed. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoOl5NHPUzi
“Don’t worry I'm not judging, there’s nothing to be ashamed about.” It looks like she didn’t fully listen since she just stares at the ground. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6liqWeizyC
I lift her chin up gently so watery icy blue eyes stare into my emerald eyes. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEcnkWaCFXN
“I’m not gonna ask until you're ready to tell me okay? So don’t worry. While I am worried and curious I’m not gonna force you to tell me.” Smiling ever so gently at her she gives a weak smile back.295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2clhv8jMAt
I hug her again but this time I hold her close and I can feel her tense up but quickly loosen up hugging me back. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzUZXtJDZin
While I’m happy I was able to calm her down, something really concerns me and worries me. That’s what happened to Naomi to make her like this. I try my best to put it to the back of my mind but it’s gonna plague my mind for a while. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkStOT6ByMP
Oh Naomi. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcdjPJTIhz9
I pull back, already missing her warmth. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjXiy7Z82Rr
“So what did you think of the song? It’s one of my recent songs I released but I’ve never sung it live yet.” Quickly trying to change the subject to lighten the atmosphere. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4PoXdmndHK
Her mouth opens but nothing comes out as she struggles to say something. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkYvUGoq91c
My heart aches seeing her struggle to speak. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1mfW5mhTBy
“It’s fine you don’t need to say anything. I can already tell what you think.” I smile to reassure her it’s fine. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ199FCiTq5o
Grabbing her hand and holding it causes both of us to turn red. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7lmqPdF67Q
Whatever happened to her in the past I won’t leave her alone. I’ll always be there for her. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkPABCOgccL
The bell rings, snapping both of us out of it.295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3GdVT0Zno8
“We should get going.” I stand up with her still holding hands. I glance over to her and give her a smile full of warmth. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ4HETsmF8f
Naomi’s past may be a mystery and a lot of pain but hopefully one day she trusts me enough to open up letting me in. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr2X5yWYp5P
I’ll wait however long she needs. 295Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq2QESYxiDi
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