I remembered saving her from a gang of bullies when we were only seven years old. That was when we began to know each other. Those tearful hazel brown eyes of hers looking at me after I saved her. We became closer and closer since that day and I also promised myself to be her protector. We shared almost everything, from books to secrets. At those times, I felt so happy being able to spend so much time with her. As we grew older, she got prettier. Her admirers were countless thus she could get things done her way anytime anywhere. Things were much different back then. As she got more attention, I was pushed out from her life bit by bit but that did not stop me from protecting her from far. My heart ached every time she gets closed to a guy. At that time, I began to realise that I, like the other guys, had fallen for her but I kept those feelings from her knowing that I was no match to some admirers of hers. We still kept in touch but were no longer as close as before. It continue to be like this until we entered college.
I was really happy and glad to be able to be by her side again. Since we were in the same course, I was hoping to be in the same class with her but sadly, fate decided to play a trick on me. However, we got closer again. It felt like going back to the past before she got a string of admirers behind her back. I was really glad to have her all by myself. I even planned to confess to her on the 15th of June, the day where I was her knight in shining armour. Unfortunately, like every chinese drama, nothing runs smoothly. She got into a relationship before I could even say anything. So there I was, still protecting her in silence from far again. I did not mind the distance as long as she was happy. Although my heart ached every time I saw them together, I held back my pain until now.
"Shinichi..."her soft voice brought me back to reality. She was no longer crying but her eyes were red and puffy. I looked at her and before I realised what I was doing, I lifted up her chin slightly and kiss her softly. She was caught by surprised but gave a slight smile. I felt myself blushing the moment I saw her sweet smile. "Sorry... I... I was not being myself"I murmured.
"How long are you going to make me wait?!" Saiyuri pushed me away and stood up. I was shocked and speechless.
"Did you have fun watching me going through all these emotional pain? Have you ever thought of making a move? Seriously, Shinichi, I have waited so long for you and now you are telling me you're sorry?!" she was mad and hurt at the same time. I did not know how to respond as I did not expect this to happen at all.
"I guess I was being vain and made the wrong assumption. I guess I misinterpret your actions, the way you treated me. My bad! Forget what I said! I am just a girl who assumes too much that I take everything for granted!" She turned and walked away.
"Saiyuri, wait!" I caught up with her and held her arm.
"What?!"She turned and was pulled into my arms before she could utter another word.
"I... I didn't know... I... I'm sorry... I'm sorry for letting you wait so long... I... I just wanted what is best for you... I just felt that I am not good enough for you as compare to those you've dated... I... I'm sorry, Saiyuri... You have no idea how much it hurts to see you being with another guy... I did plan to confess but... I was waiting for the right time... I'm sorry, Saiyuri... I was a fool..." I hugged her tightly. She did not say anything. Nervous, I held her shoulders and looked at her. She was trying to stay mad while fighting back the urge to smile. I laughed and took out a small gift box from my pocket. She looked at it curiously like a child as I opened it up.
There it was, a four leave clover pendant, the one which she wanted since we saw it at a shop years ago.
"This... " she gasped as she touched the pendant slowly, unable to believe what she was looking at. I smiled and wore it around her neck.
"I tried looking for a real four leave clover but I guess, I was not lucky enough so I bought this one instead. I'm sorry... I hope you don't mind but... be mine?" I looked into those hazel brown eyes of hers.
"You have no idea how long have I waited this moment, Shinichi" she smiled. The exact smile she gave me when I first saved her from the bullies. The smile which was filled with contentment, security and warmth. "I take that as a yes then" I grinned and hugged her tightly. I love you, Saiyuri. No matter what happens from now, I will never let you go. I will always stand by you. Never let you go ever again. Not now. Not ever. Fin
