"I'm... I'm, " yeah why was I here? I just...came here without thinking. Was I here because I was happy to see Cody again? But why? Didn't I dislike him? In fact I did! As a matter of fact a lot! Well... I guess not anymore since I'm here...in his room...waking him up. But he doesn't need to know that! Right? 

" I...um... MY MOTHER ASKED ME TO COME BECAUSE SHE WAS WORRIED ABOUT YOU WHEN YOU JUST RANDOMLY LEFT OUR HOUSE YESTERDAY WITH NO WORD!" I finally said partly regretting being here. 

"... Oh alright." he finally responded with a heavy sigh and a look of disappointment.  

" I-I was also worried about you so I was gonna come here anyway. " I quickly added.  I didn't want to see Cody disappointed. What is wrong with today?!

( There parlous journey to school begins)

Holding my hand like we were a couple made me feel embarrassed but Cody wouldn't listen to my objections before we left his house. He said I " would get kidnapped" if he didn't do this. That it was a safety precaution since I don't look that far from a girl! I wish I could just punch him square in the face and walk away like it was nothing,  but I can't. I mean I could but I can't I guess because violence is not my ideal cup of tea. 

" Levy you alright? Your hand is getting warmer than before. Are you embarrassed? " he asked still holding my hand not considering to let it go. I tried not to respond but I did.  

" I 🅰🅼 embarrassed! This is what a couple does when they walk together!" My voice cracked on my last sentence making me blush even more than before. 

" Ah yeah I guess so..." he responded scratching his chin with his left index finger while looking up at the intertwining cherry blossom trees, halfway blooming. 

" S-so can you let go?" I asked trying to release my imprisoned hand. He ignore me now looking at the stumps of the cut trees making pots for flowers. 

" Cody?" I asked looking at him somewhat agitated with him.  Before I knew it he pulled me forward almost running into him,  but I stopped right in front of his face looking up face as red as a tomato. He looked down at my face,  he leaned closer. I held my breath as he wrapped his hands around my waist. Was I going to be kissed by a guy?!