It's finally up! I'm just feeling weirder writing story in English. Hahah probably this kind of writing can be considered as a really amateur one. FYI in the middle of this chapter, the narrator is Sho, I hope you won't be confused reading my story hahaha. Sorry if there's any mistakes, hope you enjoy.

Chapter Two

I wake up with the happiest feeling ever. Did I really dance with Nick? Or I just dreamt? No. It felt so real, and it actually happened! I get out of my bed, singing so loud and dancing around, opening my curtain. I hope that people won’t see me from my window bare. I check my phone, and I get a message from an unknown number.

               ‘Hey Lynn, this is Nick. Actually I did see your phone number too in your card, I hope you don’t mind me texting you. We have no class today right? So how if we go for a walk? You know, I’ve just got here and I haven’t walk around this beautiful city. Do you mind accompanying me? I’m waiting in front of your apartment.’

OMG. I see him standing there from my window. I’m really speechless, but who the heck will decline it??? I pick one of my favorite sweater and jeans and run to the bathroom. I take a shower real fast and dress up. I look at myself in the mirror, and find the most casual girl on earth. I do really need something more to make me, I don’t know, different than usual? I think I’m just gonna change my real straight hair a little bit. So I bun my hair, leaving my bangs afore. Shoes? Seeing my boxes of shoes full of sneakers, I feel a little bit unhappy. Right! I remember Madison gave me a pair of plain black high heels last month. I find it in my closet and put it on. Oh my, I feel so different, I have NEVER wear high heels to go for a walk before. And I can’t really walk in high heels! I’m just like a walking robot, but just for this time LYNNN! I realize I’m wasting so much time talking to myself, I take my jacket and walk out. I walk to the elevator, SLOWLY. If I had my sneakers on, I would take the stairs. The elevator opens, I see a young woman that lives on a different level. I walk in and push the ground button.

               “You look pretty” says the woman

               “Oh! Thank you!”

               “Going on a date?”

               “No! No- of course no, just a walk, I mean-“

               “It’s okay. First date is always nerve wrecking, right?” says the woman, giggling

               “Hahah, right…”

We reach the ground floor, and I walk out as I nod my head to the woman. We’re not going on a date. It’s just a walk. Control yourself Lynn. Okay, I see Nick sitting in the lobby, reading some kind of novel and he notices me. He waves his hand and walk toward me.

               “Owh wow Lynn, you look different. I mean- you look beautiful”

               “Hahaha really?? I don’t think so… I just bun my hair and about my shoes-”

Awkward. I forget that Nick is not Sho. I shouldn’t make so many awkward jokes and talk too much around Nick.

               “Ummm… let’s just go??” I smile a little

               “Uh, sure. Let’s go.” Says Nick

Yes, we walk out and the wind is blowing so gently. It snows a little, but it isn’t really cold. Dang, I forgot to bring my beanie. I always wear it in winter, but never mind, I’m not going to ruin my walk with Nick. We reach Rue du Commerce, it’s one of the most famous shopping street in Paris which is located not really far away from Eiffel Tower. We start visiting some shops.

               “I do want to buy some souvenirs here” says Nick

               “Souvenirs?  Aren’t you staying here? Why are you buying souvenirs?” I look at Nick in confuse

               “Well… yeah just for my room decoration?”

               “Okay…”

We visit a shop full of Paris merchandises. I spot a small pair miniature of Eiffel tower and take a look at its price. €25?? It’s quite expensive for a small gift like that.

               “Hey you found one! This one’s good!” says Nick

               “Special price for you, I’ll give €20. You can share it with your girlfriend huh?” says the shop keeper in a weird English accent

               “Share??”

               “Yes, you can’t buy one, it’s one pair. One box, two miniatures. It’s for couples”

               “Okay then, I’ll take this” says Nick handing the box to the shop keeper.

               “There are two towers, why do you need two?” I ask

               “One is for you”

               “What? You know I have a bunch of Eiffel tower miniatures in my room-“

               “I bought it already” says Nick

I’m starting to think that Nick is almost as annoying as Sho, but I like a guy who actually has cute annoying attitude.

               “Fine, if you insist-”

               “I didn’t insist you…”

               “Nick!”

               “Just kidding. Let’s walk again.” Says Nick, laughing

I smile and we walk out of the store. We spend our time walking along the street, visiting some boutiques and taking some pictures too in front of Eiffel Tower. We take a lot of selfies and I can hear some strangers pass by say: ‘Cute Couple’ in French. Ha! Unfortunately, we’re not a couple, just friends. After that, we visit a restaurant to relax for a while. Walking in high heels, really tiring, but I don’t care about it anymore. I feel really happy, probably one of the best days in my life.

…

Waking up late is actually one of my favorite things. But today I just don’t feel so good, something bothers me a lot. I had never seen Lynn danced with anyone else besides me, and yeah she danced with this Nick. She looked so… happy. All of these thoughts have been driving me crazy. I bury my face under my pillow and find my phone’s vibrating. It’s Pasha. I don’t feel like picking up my phone so I just leave it vibrating for minutes. I leave my bed and head toward bathroom, I see pictures on my room wall. Pictures of me and Lynn, I always love to look at it but now it just don’t feel right. I turn on the shower, water flows on my head. I’m screwed up today, it sucks. I pick my towel and put on my clothes. My door bell rings. It’s probably Lynn, so I run to the door.

               “Sho, Hi! I mean good morning. Well it’s 11.30  actually. Um.. why didn’t you pick up your phone?” asks Pasha

               “Hi, Pasha. I um.. did you call? I guess I didn’t hear it”

               “Oh, okay. I just want to tell you that the prom schedule was changed. It will be held 3 days again due to Mrs. Yoshi’s coming back to Japan right one day after the prom. Just, pass it to the others maybe?”

               “Oh.. Okay. I will, and thankyou for the information. I think I have to go right now, bye” I leave Pasha walking toward the street.

I know it’s kind of harsh to leave her like that, I just feel really bad today, maybe a cup of coffee will make me good. I go to usual café, where I see Ian from the window glass. I push the door and the bell rings.

               “Welcome!” says Ian

               “God, Ian. You’re too diligent, working on holiday like this”

               “Hey, Sho! Well I have to do this to get extra money. Even though it sucks waking up in holiday mornings. By the way, I saw Lynn just now. She’s walking with Nick.”

I snap. What? Lynn’s walking with Nick? You got to be kidding me.

               “I think I will catch up with Lynn.” I leave the café and search for Lynn

I run, searching in every shops. I don’t spot Lynn at all. It stressed me out, I look at my watch, It’s already 3 o’clock. I’ve been walking for about 3 hours? Or more maybe. Wow. Just as I turn, I see Lynn in a restaurant, with Nick. Wait a second, something is different. Lynn in high heels? Bun? That’s a rare thing to see.  I go in and sit quite far from them but I can hear their talking.

               “Hahaha. I bet your friend was really embarrassed.” Lynn laughs

               “Of course, Hahah, old times.. By the way Lynn, I just heard this prom thing, and you might want to come with me?” asks Nick

My heart is thumping. What if Lynn say yes? She looks a little bit confused. I don’t know what am I doing, walking toward them.

               “I.. Nick, actually-“

               “Just go with him” I say, standing in front of their table

               “Sho!” Lynn look at me in surprised.

               “I said, go with him. Pasha told me the prom schedule was changed, it’s three days again and I don’t think I can go that day.”

               “What- Why?” Lynn asks

               “I just… can’t” I leave them

               “Sho!!” shouts Lynn,

I see Nick grabs her arm but she toss his hand and run toward me. I can’t see her anymore. So I run as fast as I can. I don’t know where I’m going but I don’t think I’m going back home. Looks like I lost Lynn. I stop at the corner of a building. My face is full of sweat, even though it’s snowing. I can’t think anymore, I just walk, nowhere.

…

He left. He had never left me like that, he had never ran from me like that. I’m feeling really guilty, but I don’t really know why.

               “Lynn…” Nick touches my shoulder

               “I can’t go with you Nick. Sho has already asked me, long before anyone else”

               “But he said he won’t be coming”

               “I don’t care. I will wait for him. I’m sorry I must go, thankyou for today” I leave Nick

I’m walking, alone while watching many couples are laughing, hugging, kissing together. I don’t know why, Sho and I are just friends, why do I feel so guilty? Tears coming out from my eyes, what if I do love Sho? But that’s impossible I’ve never felt like that before. Just suddenly I remember a fight I had with mom years ago

               “Lynn, you have to understand, love is when someone stay by your side and stick with you no matter what happens”

               “Oh yeah? Like mom ever stay by my side? Like mom stick with me? So are you telling me that you don’t love me?”

               “It’s not like that Lynn, mom loves you but you know mom-“

               “Mom has a lot of business to do which is MUCH more important than me. Yeah, I understand that mom, I do.”

Slamming the door in front of my mom, probably the most disgusting thing a daughter can ever do. I realize now I’m standing in front of usual café I use to visit, and there’s Ian there who looks surprised.

               “Goodness, Lynn, It’s late already. Where’s Nick? Did you meet Sho? Why are you…”

               “Can I have tea please?” my tears coming out from my eyes again.

               “Yeah, please come in”

I walk in and sit on chair in front of the bar. I don’t usually sit here but sitting right on the table where I use to sit don’t feel right anymore.

               “What’s wrong Lynn? You can tell me if you have any problem”

               “I had a walk with Nick, and we sat in a restaurant. He asked me if I want to go to prom with him and then Sho showed up he said that I should just go with Nick. Then he just left me…” I cry harder

               “What’s wrong with me? I don’t know why am I crying and I don’t know why I feel guilty…”

               “Could it be that… I’m in love with Sho and… Nick at the same time?” I ask Ian who’s looking at me in pity

               “Lynn.. actually I’m-“

               “Hey Lynn it’s me.” Says a voice that sounds exactly like Sho

               “What?? Sho? Where are you?”

               “I’m actually having a telephone with Sho, Lynn” says Ian, pointing at telephone near him

               “Sho, please listen to me-“ I drag the telephone closer to me

               “No need Lynn. I won’t make you choose between me and Nick, that’s stupid right? So I think, Imma take that ticket from Mrs. Yoshi” says Sho, cutting my words

               “Wha… Are you saying that-“

               “Yes, I’m saying that I will leave Paris, the club, and YOU”

               “Sho… You promised that you won’t leave me”

               “People change their mind Lynn, like you do too right?” says Sho, laughing weakly

               “Sho, if it’s about the prom, I said no to Nick, you don’t need to-“

               “It’s not just about the prom Lynn. I’m actually tired of waiting. Waiting you to realize that I, PASCHO loves you. But that’s stupid because all you ever think, is just me as your bestie? Partner? Hahah… Sorry, for breaking our friendship, but I’m just too tired Lynn, 5 years is quite a long time. No, it’s a damn long time. You got Nick, I see he’s a good guy, I trust him. I just need a little bit rest, just me alone”

               “Sho, wait I-“ the telephone cut off

I cry, harder. Stupid me. I’ve never realized what I have until I’m about to loose it. My brain use to come up with a lot brilliant ideas to solve problems, but just for this time, my brain is totally sucked up.