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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVYo07H3E8L
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTjlqR6y0ql
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7xEd4rag5c
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxqiSRYzURk
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.343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡprQ6ng5xi8
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxkGatJzmM9
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDalR59OX8E
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVxan9MJJtf
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeEbysG44i9
Once I arrive to school she’s there waiting for me at the entrance 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbX1HAALACG
As I walk up to her I nearly trip. God fucking damn it! Hopefully she didn’t see that. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQY3biPsEk8
Looking at her she seemed to have noticed since she looked concerned.
Shit she saw it! 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2qDWlFuWLk
Okay it’s fine just act like nothing happened. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGUgF9cLuB5
“H-Hey Naomi. Good afternoon.” Shit! “G-Good morning I mean.Uh lovely weather today isn’t it?” Who the hell asks that?! 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGjjs5WSnKv
The angel in front of me shyly smiles nodding and gives a small wave. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtMYFsZrQBP
She’s so cute! Should I h-hold her hand? No, that's too much for me right now! 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn7CJPizpP6
Another voice snaps me out of my thoughts. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa8tzfS2Czt
“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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjrp4OK81Q5
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.343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrcg2CQnwq3
“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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR0zSa0V9Ju
“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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMfPKNVfQbh
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.343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhm198j35zc
Turning around to said girl I notice she’s scared. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJtSfd7Z5ZO
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUYdSl63CWc
I’ll protect her though. No matter what. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyAOMMFWcj8
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIsPSjse95b
A blush spreads across her face which is so cute. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmF2wWemK0g
An idea pops into my head. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhtvvBY5ysa
“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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVIlYkp3QM0
“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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF1LVD7aiWO
A huge smile appears on my face. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiw4EzNo390
“Great!” She opens her mouth but before she could say anything the bell rings. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu9gMAZw5YN
I wonder if she says anything to anyone else besides me. I’ve never heard her talk in class or to anyone else. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ534NsRHplE
What am I saying, of course I’m not the only one. Right? 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ30ErvuMsld
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Opening the door to the rooftop quickly then shutting it as I’m finally able to catch my breath. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn9symEeNH5
“Jeez I’m starting to rethink coming back to school.” I look over to where Naomi is and see her silently laughing at me. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf3kBALJXOY
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡROOGW2kzTC
A blush appears on her face. “I’m only teasing.” I chuckle a little at her reaction. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPw9IhIB1jw
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp159RMYyLV
“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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdQdbtJzE7f
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9NPmPKuobj
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiFdJ0Jd0M1
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxlvRJr1QSy
The wind blows as I put my hand on her shoulder.343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4lM4fWZZ5O
“Naomi…” 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmZR3lBKSaf
I faintly hear her mutter I’m sorry multiple times. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrBLGAFo3hc
I hug and hold her as I try to calm her down. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXC9PeuHGMH
“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.” 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTAqhg2XOHG
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYKuGF7Muqm
Everything was fine until I saw the drawing of me. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNwAfMvVZUe
Deciding to figure it out later an idea pops into my head. I close my eyes and take a deep breath. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH5pLse2KBO
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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 mo343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa0k3jEheG5
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 shiteta343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ24qr8DCDII
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 da343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRZLWbaNI7S
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEjbeCZE0V4
“Naomi, are you okay now?” My voice filled with worry and concern.343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXSsmIqJ9Ha
She nods looking at me ashamed and embarrassed. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMqH7NSOg4n
“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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWLGiaFGeWX
I lift her chin up gently so watery icy blue eyes stare into my emerald eyes. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg2AjD7bj09
“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.343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYW1a1sw2gs
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAXXtKLEcjL
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSvuN92EnWo
Oh Naomi. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡucMdo8nXZq
I pull back, already missing her warmth. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXn0vUqVOJJ
“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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyhBzmXv4zX
Her mouth opens but nothing comes out as she struggles to say something. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOPh6WcpSPP
My heart aches seeing her struggle to speak. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdCXtatkiMC
“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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMMJviHXC4t
Grabbing her hand and holding it causes both of us to turn red. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDH9eZfILNk
Whatever happened to her in the past I won’t leave her alone. I’ll always be there for her. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpTIPLHARib
The bell rings, snapping both of us out of it.343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1C6eYaNQKl
“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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlhKS7dWX3M
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. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuOOZUUSYJ6
I’ll wait however long she needs. 343Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaT9OiJxrtO
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