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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPwJVBhYsFX
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTnBRfLnUxu
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOFkeC5vbn1
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtHTWbTGSmu
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.231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbautV4GXZj
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlBGmcqimiD
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡViLTTiC3FK
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgovpz1divI
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡODIbqIw4so
Once I arrive to school she’s there waiting for me at the entrance 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUxdo7AlUHr
As I walk up to her I nearly trip. God fucking damn it! Hopefully she didn’t see that. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwxQbb4e64B
Looking at her she seemed to have noticed since she looked concerned.
Shit she saw it! 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiSn1jxxSra
Okay it’s fine just act like nothing happened. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxRoHjlEMJd
“H-Hey Naomi. Good afternoon.” Shit! “G-Good morning I mean.Uh lovely weather today isn’t it?” Who the hell asks that?! 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjR9tnVm00X
The angel in front of me shyly smiles nodding and gives a small wave. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpet7v1i5yG
She’s so cute! Should I h-hold her hand? No, that's too much for me right now! 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1JBq9Fnud6
Another voice snaps me out of my thoughts. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlQZNCWirEC
“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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs1s5ObPAVC
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.231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvfoIADFzpc
“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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC1pCKjyyTD
“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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbDlMODPPR8
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.231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX02Mk9HI6b
Turning around to said girl I notice she’s scared. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBcDmKASW6Z
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhFLb9BVaKK
I’ll protect her though. No matter what. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAndtMmrwy9
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrcuo9TrfYu
A blush spreads across her face which is so cute. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1hzuFaaoF5
An idea pops into my head. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCSvQeYK4bH
“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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡusua51X4uc
“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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqSd0SePiPL
A huge smile appears on my face. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrEIcfBTJwx
“Great!” She opens her mouth but before she could say anything the bell rings. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5qv7cxYztl
I wonder if she says anything to anyone else besides me. I’ve never heard her talk in class or to anyone else. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtiMwXhysdH
What am I saying, of course I’m not the only one. Right? 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7uyRW3BWUz
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Opening the door to the rooftop quickly then shutting it as I’m finally able to catch my breath. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7uHeRu46Dj
“Jeez I’m starting to rethink coming back to school.” I look over to where Naomi is and see her silently laughing at me. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ5xqN8aLpB
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA51SLl3N1m
A blush appears on her face. “I’m only teasing.” I chuckle a little at her reaction. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4bb6gWMYLN
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEHudtXmRy4
“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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDf6yrD1DVI
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJbFniRPNPJ
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkEyAOqLfij
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJHREw4Kv3U
The wind blows as I put my hand on her shoulder.231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ZJMXFZYQH
“Naomi…” 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3rDr02c28G
I faintly hear her mutter I’m sorry multiple times. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGdbTsSE3Bj
I hug and hold her as I try to calm her down. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡteUAJ5fiP1
“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.” 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUxa4dAso8Z
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRkJHWdfosY
Everything was fine until I saw the drawing of me. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Mk8CK7eZV
Deciding to figure it out later an idea pops into my head. I close my eyes and take a deep breath. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHAK7lLao9P
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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 mo231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkXAnOWPfiO
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 shiteta231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHmwHMXbwKo
Ki ga shiteita dake wakatteru
Umaretekita koto mou koukai wa shinai
Matsuri no ato mitai samishii kedo sorosoro ikou
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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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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 da231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4X1Hh6Vorj
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfGnbQNANMO
“Naomi, are you okay now?” My voice filled with worry and concern.231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgJJybChr1t
She nods looking at me ashamed and embarrassed. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbKWoQBszDr
“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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjPxbOc6dPQ
I lift her chin up gently so watery icy blue eyes stare into my emerald eyes. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwV9mzEgPXw
“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.231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ZmP1hQxma
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ5v9LGIz4K
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdvMD9Z2gp9
Oh Naomi. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAZ5phvGWfb
I pull back, already missing her warmth. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL56yL7yLEY
“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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlaisSbxqZd
Her mouth opens but nothing comes out as she struggles to say something. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAo1mhPuIQM
My heart aches seeing her struggle to speak. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjP1fPy0FGS
“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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGsVBFyGLXD
Grabbing her hand and holding it causes both of us to turn red. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvFAJZuyvKS
Whatever happened to her in the past I won’t leave her alone. I’ll always be there for her. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡatSHWpMmSI
The bell rings, snapping both of us out of it.231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk6OELve34q
“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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNXori5ZclG
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. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRdO0VoEO7i
I’ll wait however long she needs. 231Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4cDjQvPOEP
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