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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZa5pVoGb2z
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5c9Y8mquoO
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvxxbVDARjj
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDvABrUNqQa
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.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8TZqJMtH2k
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKD8LGYCexW
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFO2SpArh6E
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡED9BLyqhT2
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ9IsqlOmd7
Once I arrive to school she’s there waiting for me at the entrance 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLrwoHVHsiv
As I walk up to her I nearly trip. God fucking damn it! Hopefully she didn’t see that. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa2NMdvgzpU
Looking at her she seemed to have noticed since she looked concerned.
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Okay it’s fine just act like nothing happened. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQVosJNwnwE
“H-Hey Naomi. Good afternoon.” Shit! “G-Good morning I mean.Uh lovely weather today isn’t it?” Who the hell asks that?! 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOMDoKi2PCi
The angel in front of me shyly smiles nodding and gives a small wave. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoIQkBthMOi
She’s so cute! Should I h-hold her hand? No, that's too much for me right now! 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm9GdLzp2Zs
Another voice snaps me out of my thoughts. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz20JelEl8z
“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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkzGVcM5dTF
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.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3NXmeYgWDS
“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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPORxXCl9XD
“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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSU4NVWQgWY
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.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ZI8g0hgRG
Turning around to said girl I notice she’s scared. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTF7oqlfRIR
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡekgOQz1tNv
I’ll protect her though. No matter what. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7kGVrVgz9U
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNELF3WkYsq
A blush spreads across her face which is so cute. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1QH5755laH
An idea pops into my head. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmn0raqZWle
“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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ59L6opC7fk
“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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfBvzmDTDhy
A huge smile appears on my face. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoLzLpmfBvW
“Great!” She opens her mouth but before she could say anything the bell rings. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIStcA4pvRO
I wonder if she says anything to anyone else besides me. I’ve never heard her talk in class or to anyone else. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2uhX7twnM2
What am I saying, of course I’m not the only one. Right? 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT6zx5ArG7Z
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Opening the door to the rooftop quickly then shutting it as I’m finally able to catch my breath. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8wStTyA9OE
“Jeez I’m starting to rethink coming back to school.” I look over to where Naomi is and see her silently laughing at me. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuUfmXSkvaZ
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgYEvCRwneL
A blush appears on her face. “I’m only teasing.” I chuckle a little at her reaction. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmErsCHiuCx
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz5P1xaLI5u
“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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpWmMP1Gdz9
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0AhTT4wO52
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGVJ503iyrx
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSWRVZsTe3n
The wind blows as I put my hand on her shoulder.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN9RVkJVLqb
“Naomi…” 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlo1ewHAP9e
I faintly hear her mutter I’m sorry multiple times. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNR0Qgo4epz
I hug and hold her as I try to calm her down. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5JtI9A12PZ
“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.” 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAsIOuULuio
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk6VzLW5kGA
Everything was fine until I saw the drawing of me. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnS4mlN93vO
Deciding to figure it out later an idea pops into my head. I close my eyes and take a deep breath. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKY4EsN3PFs
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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 mo278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwsNDKRfnY6
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 shiteta278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhaJdvt6kgT
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 koto278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO5p0dFHkLV
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 mo278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5fPQ4RUPxf
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 da278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs5wpoyXwaI
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGYwbFLKkeX
“Naomi, are you okay now?” My voice filled with worry and concern.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmcqlhx8DW1
She nods looking at me ashamed and embarrassed. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTbMTD3qC0I
“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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhTdRJc0OwT
I lift her chin up gently so watery icy blue eyes stare into my emerald eyes. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKWdfvDhzSh
“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.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPCORGMgMCn
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqftMYX98zP
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNSrSbor4B1
Oh Naomi. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW4DYE4Xazw
I pull back, already missing her warmth. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfxNKhsNbVR
“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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUVZ7enHm3N
Her mouth opens but nothing comes out as she struggles to say something. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡStGXduButO
My heart aches seeing her struggle to speak. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡypH2AaMf6w
“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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI8dCPJZTPe
Grabbing her hand and holding it causes both of us to turn red. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKfhOxp73UV
Whatever happened to her in the past I won’t leave her alone. I’ll always be there for her. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXDjbYFNb7q
The bell rings, snapping both of us out of it.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ38znQVVEPH
“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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFHTM7u5Ae5
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. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4rue9T7n3D
I’ll wait however long she needs. 278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaYh0hnSbNg
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