Marigold — Chapter 31

Marigold’s POV

My eyes caught the stares of my classmates and I can't blame them. Z is someone a lot of people admire with, even by boys and him being inside of my class is something that is close to impossible, which reminds me again how the fuck he was in this class.

A lot of people know we are clos and that we are childhood best friends but Z was never in my class before.

My professor, even with her flushed cheeks continued the lesson but I don't have the slightest idea what she was explaining about.

My eyes were focused on Z's profile.

Is he really here? This wasn't a dream, was it?

"Please tell me you aren't real?" I whispered, my tongue making a run on my lower lip as I hear the sound of my own heart beating.

It was fast, it was racing - all the signs and calling of thy heavenly sleep earlier immediately vanished at the sight of him. Instead, it was replaced by a strong call of longing. The whole day, I tried my very best to hide from him, avoid him so I can think properly. I wanted to check myself, my emotions and what I really feel. But clearly, it didn't work, coz here I am, two seconds away from losing my shit once again with just the sight of him.

The sound of his low voice took me off from my trance, and thank God I was seated for the moment his hand touched my other cheek, my knees weaken, the little energy I have in me vanishing the same way.

"Can't I see my Mari?" he pouted and I almost cough at how cute he looked.

"Huh?" My cheeks blushed at the way he was staring and after realizing that I just technically woke up, I groan internally. I probably have drooled all over my face.

In embarrassment, I moved my glance to my front coz I didn't realize I was facing my right because of him.

Calm down Marigold. You're in class.

I was trying to keep calm, doing breathing exercise in secret but my eyes caught Mina's amused expression.

"What?" I whispered and she grinned at me before leaning a little closer to my ears.

"It’s just that, I thought you weren't together? Do you know how everyone was shocked when he came in class and asked if he can seat in? You were sleeping soundly, thank God our professor didn't notice you," she whispered and my eyes opened in horror.

I was still facing Mina when I felt a jolt of electricity sparked after a hand rested on top of mine. My body stiffened when I realized that he was holding my hand which was resting on the top of the table. I turned to him but he was facing my professor and I'm not even sure how to react.

To my surprise, his hand started filling up the gaps in between my fingers until his hand was intertwined with mine.

Holy shit. Now how do I calm down?

As if nothing unusual is happening, his eyes were still focused in front when here I am, seconds away from fainting. Beads of sweat started forming on my forehead as my system starts to be aware of all the glances we're receiving around us and of course, I caught the eyes of a few girls who were almost sending daggers at me.

Oh, my God.

I didn't even realize that the class had ended until Z rested his arm on the desk, his face turned towards me and I gulped.

He moved giddily as he playfully tries to lock eyes with mine.

"So..." he whispered and I lowered my head in embarrassment.

There were too many people watching. Plus, I haven't really fully recovered from my shocked state from last night.

"So," he cleared his throat, "Would you mind telling me why you are sleeping soundly in class?" he beamed and I grunted rather louder than how I originally intended.

"I wasn't sleeping," I tried to say in denial but I know there's no use. And it's stupid.

"Really? Because I clearly saw you when I was passing by. I was afraid you'd get in trouble so I decided to seat in,"

If I could bury my face straight into my desk, I could have done that this instant for all the embarrassment I've been getting this very moment.

I heard Mina laughing and I grimaced.

"Sorry, Marigold but I need to go. I still have another class," she stated before leaning over me once again. "By the way, good luck because I'm pretty sure your face will be on the front page of the university forum in about, five minutes?" she teased and my eyes went even wider than it has been at her words. I wasn't even able to respond before she turned her back, giggling at my reaction.

My eyes wandered and I realized that a few of the students were taking pictures of us with our hands intertwined.

At that, I tried pulling my hand away but to no avail, Z didn't let my hand go.

"People are staring..." I whispered and he chuckled.

"Don't mind them. They're just jealous because I'm with the most beautiful girl in our university," he stated and my cheeks blushed. The way he said those words made me feel like I am really the most beautiful in his eyes even though people are most probably staring because of how handsome he looked. Additionally, I appreciate the fact that he didn't bother giving attention to anybody else, except me.

"This is your last class, right?" he asked and I shyly nodded.

He reached for my head and started petting on my hair, the sound of a few girls squealing reaching my ears.

Oh, my goodness.

"Were you not able to sleep?" he asked and I was caught off-guard by the glint of worry in his eyes. The next thing I knew was me nodding and I wanted to kill myself for it because I basically admitted I wasn't able to sleep last night because of him.

A loud sigh escaped his lips.

"Was it because of last night?"

Again, I nodded and the smile on his face vanished.

My insides flutter when he suddenly cupped my cheeks and looked at me straight in the eyes.

By this time, my heart was ready to jump out of my chest and I wouldn't be surprise if someone passes out inside the room at his actions.

"If you're thinking that this isn't real at all, that what happened last night is a dream, or that me liking you is impossible, stop it. I like you. I like you a lot. I like you so much I can't stand a day not seeing you." a smile escaped his lips when a thought seemed to enter his mind.

"Mari, I won't let you mope around thinking that this isn't real. And I definitely won't let you avoid me like what you have been doing since this morning,"

I bite my lower lip at his words. So he knew I was avoiding him. I felt bad when I saw him grimaced a bit.

"I'm sorry," I whispered, my glance avoided his.

He was silent for a moment but then I felt a hand on my chin, tilting my face a little so our eyes would meet.

"I guess I have to prove once again that what happened last night was real,' he whispered and before I knew it, his face crossed the little space between us, his lips devouring mine.

It was quick yet sweet and lustful.

My mind went into a frenzy and my heart exploded right there.

We heard a few girls squealing, or are they crying?

But I no longer care. Instead, I let him carry my things as we walk outside, a few students checking our intertwined hands.

My eyes widened when I realized that my brother and the rest of the boys were actually waiting outside.

"Did you two enjoy putting up a drama inside?" I heard Y snicker and my cheeks blushed immediately. I felt Z's hands wrapped around my waist which made me blush even more. If that isn't enough, he turned my body towards him and I buried my face in his chest.

I heard the guys scream in protest.

"No PDA please!"

"I didn't know you're this flirty Z!"

"Ewww!"

"Hey, let's go before I kick this two,"

They were all laughing and my eyes focused on Z's smiling face, realization hitting me in full blow.

This is real.

Fuck, Z really like me, Holy Shit.

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