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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8cwATO6Q8w
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcZDsu2Y3zf
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxzfqK4ejQU
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6qFgUkSoE8
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.393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxyyFhwPQg3
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRr4kZB5Fp7
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0CPEqiiFO3
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnbAZgkBJRc
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd4AFHvzA3i
Once I arrive to school she’s there waiting for me at the entrance 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKVrpNXjuyV
As I walk up to her I nearly trip. God fucking damn it! Hopefully she didn’t see that. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjdu43rRwyO
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIQxAioi10I
“H-Hey Naomi. Good afternoon.” Shit! “G-Good morning I mean.Uh lovely weather today isn’t it?” Who the hell asks that?! 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr5b5QyPd4N
The angel in front of me shyly smiles nodding and gives a small wave. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP1anwP6mYu
She’s so cute! Should I h-hold her hand? No, that's too much for me right now! 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSsYMOZpefc
Another voice snaps me out of my thoughts. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ65NcAzBomv
“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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEmFAF83PGS
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.393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkvt8iZeOP4
“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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKkMA1goyVw
“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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlnUAKefqKe
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.393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNlueP2BHzq
Turning around to said girl I notice she’s scared. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAC1usyfUEh
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUDGZkmezs8
I’ll protect her though. No matter what. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsq7X4llowb
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzjDG2Fi8I1
A blush spreads across her face which is so cute. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSq3SOAn1B1
An idea pops into my head. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkwsYCQUu9e
“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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjk7iZMoFsB
“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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRRsfS32ALW
A huge smile appears on my face. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyI0tsYorj1
“Great!” She opens her mouth but before she could say anything the bell rings. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW3prcFA7vc
I wonder if she says anything to anyone else besides me. I’ve never heard her talk in class or to anyone else. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD4q651NS80
What am I saying, of course I’m not the only one. Right? 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJWMnrxKV6S
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Opening the door to the rooftop quickly then shutting it as I’m finally able to catch my breath. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWPwoTOV8tm
“Jeez I’m starting to rethink coming back to school.” I look over to where Naomi is and see her silently laughing at me. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbSnmdsvFRi
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCivEtCPk39
A blush appears on her face. “I’m only teasing.” I chuckle a little at her reaction. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡesAvSmB7G5
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe41xBZHmvP
“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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoP99Aa9Db8
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ717axbVxEO
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBeqWj0gGuQ
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWfh2GbsLuR
The wind blows as I put my hand on her shoulder.393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUq1DGge7bv
“Naomi…” 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc0z0ytuUgn
I faintly hear her mutter I’m sorry multiple times. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡExty4T0TtT
I hug and hold her as I try to calm her down. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfq5oPTCfAa
“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.” 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHHtfHtwSEo
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpuTdYcnKkP
Everything was fine until I saw the drawing of me. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRrMT0KusMB
Deciding to figure it out later an idea pops into my head. I close my eyes and take a deep breath. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIPz1XLKipF
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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 mo393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4tNFNZx4eZ
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 shiteta393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQiv8FbU2zH
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 da393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYbmqjS2si7
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUbXjSq9E3M
“Naomi, are you okay now?” My voice filled with worry and concern.393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWu0Mbr4Tx6
She nods looking at me ashamed and embarrassed. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuDQ2GhrYaz
“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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWGq15Ot4Sa
I lift her chin up gently so watery icy blue eyes stare into my emerald eyes. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIZ7DjfHWn2
“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.393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZzABUspN4p
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx6ZWtrDo98
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL4VVIRIIr9
Oh Naomi. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiPBYXxVGmO
I pull back, already missing her warmth. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ46zetoh1M
“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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5e6LQLniMo
Her mouth opens but nothing comes out as she struggles to say something. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ByBNtVlIX
My heart aches seeing her struggle to speak. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsfluFwEyfb
“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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbHXZfMAFKm
Grabbing her hand and holding it causes both of us to turn red. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnKeKTiUquE
Whatever happened to her in the past I won’t leave her alone. I’ll always be there for her. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLYQ2696gFa
The bell rings, snapping both of us out of it.393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTQTbNGiDVs
“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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXP9Y0BfSKG
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. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4S424NiQTl
I’ll wait however long she needs. 393Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvHqfQMo6ZJ
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