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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu1lx5gnkvl
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMUHzFWNBRZ
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRk1lRPfDJ5
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqF3txNrzKL
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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsHLDfy1xjz
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcFANa6xj2e
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbakceC3uoa
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmNYJow9q7A
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwK2eYwUgqi
Once I arrive to school she’s there waiting for me at the entrance 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡze8BLTasFU
As I walk up to her I nearly trip. God fucking damn it! Hopefully she didn’t see that. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡywaUIMVHBJ
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhxiLa8K2i1
“H-Hey Naomi. Good afternoon.” Shit! “G-Good morning I mean.Uh lovely weather today isn’t it?” Who the hell asks that?! 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkXwaiFQACE
The angel in front of me shyly smiles nodding and gives a small wave. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEx7PPiFUir
She’s so cute! Should I h-hold her hand? No, that's too much for me right now! 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD3F2zf4htl
Another voice snaps me out of my thoughts. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd9BLhQpOEn
“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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwCFcp6Ds1h
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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTKGkV2S3Vt
“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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL6mhKSUTR8
“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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrRelbMmfPn
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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDf3RnoF0l7
Turning around to said girl I notice she’s scared. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJHnwymIu6y
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm4DMaWabjI
I’ll protect her though. No matter what. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYTeM8Z3I8F
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcyONQ3hCtL
A blush spreads across her face which is so cute. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3q6DNjTXrd
An idea pops into my head. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrp4Rhy8RZ5
“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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ69K8o5JPBh
“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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCzBpcYza6n
A huge smile appears on my face. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlHH3Lbmxga
“Great!” She opens her mouth but before she could say anything the bell rings. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKi5PRaglzd
I wonder if she says anything to anyone else besides me. I’ve never heard her talk in class or to anyone else. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiyPWoBIDWA
What am I saying, of course I’m not the only one. Right? 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9bEYPOTtWu
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Opening the door to the rooftop quickly then shutting it as I’m finally able to catch my breath. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡby21NtzBkQ
“Jeez I’m starting to rethink coming back to school.” I look over to where Naomi is and see her silently laughing at me. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoLoN9LF7pf
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Ozi6LKFA5
A blush appears on her face. “I’m only teasing.” I chuckle a little at her reaction. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxHte9HsuL3
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmyn0I5A8ZH
“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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRlNLfHP6po
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiByREbYFQG
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5JUCdD4XZG
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9JeORoey8C
The wind blows as I put my hand on her shoulder.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwT8B2EanVp
“Naomi…” 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyVnKOqPAa0
I faintly hear her mutter I’m sorry multiple times. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ40AqZLEALt
I hug and hold her as I try to calm her down. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpzzdlgntsS
“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.” 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdXGIkYpitc
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlGWROG9xZx
Everything was fine until I saw the drawing of me. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8e66QvlFjC
Deciding to figure it out later an idea pops into my head. I close my eyes and take a deep breath. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRyM8AKTm2h
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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 mo386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDxWHSlXjZe
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 shiteta386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDG58onlxVI
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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Hitori demo yuku yo shinitaku natte mo386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAWcqNX2wey
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 da386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgwdlNFiKil
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy2se42l2uk
“Naomi, are you okay now?” My voice filled with worry and concern.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPlMzgf3sFk
She nods looking at me ashamed and embarrassed. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlFGJALXaO0
“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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡchnFJxroYt
I lift her chin up gently so watery icy blue eyes stare into my emerald eyes. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB987aLFVGz
“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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmSTrVBGfXR
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmM1wrMicyu
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1AhnuAcR4O
Oh Naomi. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDjVpaAW1tt
I pull back, already missing her warmth. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR52Sr67l7D
“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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFQE2pAQ27N
Her mouth opens but nothing comes out as she struggles to say something. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtB0fWPPyCy
My heart aches seeing her struggle to speak. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡos9GVgW4De
“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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAdDcseS5Hr
Grabbing her hand and holding it causes both of us to turn red. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaB2rjG3RhW
Whatever happened to her in the past I won’t leave her alone. I’ll always be there for her. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPwDE9ubLua
The bell rings, snapping both of us out of it.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4IuDwTKu5i
“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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA54DHuaO6G
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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdfskn4jJGp
I’ll wait however long she needs. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPahsP4N59c
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