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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy9YA35Ft0D
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUS8VFDrXLA
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu23PNvEba8
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXprlzewKJb
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.304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM454GJoDdh
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAtztzQO1JU
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7l3joI5Ex1
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTuAoIYBjcX
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfgOMmu7Ct5
Once I arrive to school she’s there waiting for me at the entrance 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiWi7Vfs4uD
As I walk up to her I nearly trip. God fucking damn it! Hopefully she didn’t see that. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyvKrMTYZZg
Looking at her she seemed to have noticed since she looked concerned.
Shit she saw it! 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA4z8yp7XHS
Okay it’s fine just act like nothing happened. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPdKCzOljDS
“H-Hey Naomi. Good afternoon.” Shit! “G-Good morning I mean.Uh lovely weather today isn’t it?” Who the hell asks that?! 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaEOPRN1Xv2
The angel in front of me shyly smiles nodding and gives a small wave. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHw21inZwB6
She’s so cute! Should I h-hold her hand? No, that's too much for me right now! 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7GBleN45ho
Another voice snaps me out of my thoughts. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkwuBWQWBpA
“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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaJwP7Z2xjf
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.304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyjTFlsVoEU
“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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9PqzIucJii
“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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5kM95c0nGt
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.304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn83DUYwCHa
Turning around to said girl I notice she’s scared. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGajBM627UL
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡitRj9Huxvu
I’ll protect her though. No matter what. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgJFPY2ME6G
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk4n6TleO64
A blush spreads across her face which is so cute. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6AqY1T79P4
An idea pops into my head. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVEqf8NQ586
“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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPXP3dcNDL8
“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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjRHIMK7ttQ
A huge smile appears on my face. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJBaaNYQJv1
“Great!” She opens her mouth but before she could say anything the bell rings. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZK6lAXFsVA
I wonder if she says anything to anyone else besides me. I’ve never heard her talk in class or to anyone else. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmbjSt9wx2G
What am I saying, of course I’m not the only one. Right? 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb0QjgQfca3
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Opening the door to the rooftop quickly then shutting it as I’m finally able to catch my breath. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmp1N116rpF
“Jeez I’m starting to rethink coming back to school.” I look over to where Naomi is and see her silently laughing at me. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiFZ5aeuF6n
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP9DMkCqL3r
A blush appears on her face. “I’m only teasing.” I chuckle a little at her reaction. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEMFnrkq8r5
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhFvirP4lTI
“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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdJ1z9n4QdR
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJo91xVLMCc
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHTfgf7mJ3d
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuyJrSl3Smt
The wind blows as I put my hand on her shoulder.304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqMHzfDVLFO
“Naomi…” 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLE4lB5LplL
I faintly hear her mutter I’m sorry multiple times. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtDMrsig16w
I hug and hold her as I try to calm her down. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0pskrbVToE
“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.” 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo3Cx2BIjOf
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN7B96ELD9B
Everything was fine until I saw the drawing of me. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCLCn27kFls
Deciding to figure it out later an idea pops into my head. I close my eyes and take a deep breath. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡawTeN34DM2
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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 mo304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPvNVDce3Zq
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 shiteta304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC9kNESZkcN
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 mo304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2GRz1mvD4a
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 da304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPQp0EePlOu
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs2TNgeLeBz
“Naomi, are you okay now?” My voice filled with worry and concern.304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM8IFDaFuUL
She nods looking at me ashamed and embarrassed. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ6xgCnfzfQ
“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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP8dDlUAhNv
I lift her chin up gently so watery icy blue eyes stare into my emerald eyes. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSoHQc8uKkc
“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.304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ0ahkBceAa
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMGQcSEvbGe
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDIrnAV8r42
Oh Naomi. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDmawYEx5ul
I pull back, already missing her warmth. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh7fuqEkl4V
“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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTplovYADnL
Her mouth opens but nothing comes out as she struggles to say something. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP88jsUJM78
My heart aches seeing her struggle to speak. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8OPHsvWnpq
“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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrQSSiCfdzN
Grabbing her hand and holding it causes both of us to turn red. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM0JnmliZ1c
Whatever happened to her in the past I won’t leave her alone. I’ll always be there for her. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyf0uzj6JVm
The bell rings, snapping both of us out of it.304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ80UNeJqy8h
“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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCLrbqhRwhL
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. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6gkUx2RMkE
I’ll wait however long she needs. 304Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBN4C6G4iqX
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