25th October, 2021
Dear Diary,
I didn't sleep. I mean, I did, technically, biologically.
My eyes closed, time passed and I didn't die, so I guess you could say I slept. But it didn't feel restful at all.
And when I got up to get ready for school this morning, I discovered that my under eye bags had their own under eye bags.
I made a decision. I was going to confess to him. I was sure he felt that same electric surge yesterday. It must've pulled him to me the same way it pulled me to him.
I cared about him, and I was going to show it. I cared enough to stare out the window by six in the morning fully dressed for school, waiting for him to walk out.
School doesn't start until 8.
And that's why I'm here right now, diary. There's still no sign of him, it's currently 7:25am.
I'm sitting here, having this wonderful conversation with you as I suddenly wonder if he woke up in the middle of the night and thought about me.
Maybe he said to himself, "Wow, that girl who froze like a malfunctioning robot when I gave her cookies yesterday is totally girlfriend material."
It's 7:32am now.
Still nothing.
Maybe he's one of those overly punctual people who show up early to impress teachers.
But I've literally been awake and stalking, I mean, looking out my window since six.
Before dawn.
7:41 am.
Still no movement. Maybe he forgot about school, or maybe he's sick. Oh no. What if he got sick because he talked to me? What if I ruined his life in less than 24 hours?
Being this pretty should be a crime. I should cover my face up. He must've fallen sick after having to look at my face for more than five seconds. Poor Adrian. Maybe I'll also skip school today and…
HE'S OUT!
Aw, look diary. Look at his little walk. He looks so cute, I could pass out.
Deep breaths, deep breaths. I'm just going to spray a little perfume and…
Okay, so maybe spraying half the bottle wasn't my smartest move. Whatever. Romantic vibes.
Okay, I have to go. Wish me luck.
Love, the soon to be Mrs Adrian (I don't know his last name)💛
:
It's now evening time, I'm back from school and for some reason, I just knew I had to talk to you.
Can you believe it? Just yesterday, I was skeptical about you even working and now, we're like very good friends who tell each other everything.
Well, I tell you. You can't speak.
And suddenly this whole situation seems sad.
Anyways, what a day I had.
Let me start by saying, I did not confess. I know, I know. I know I should've, the vibes were there and all, but no.
I was bullied today.
There I was, walking up to him in the cafeteria despite the million stares that I was receiving. I had rehearsed my lines over and over on my way to school.
Oh yeah, school. After I left you and hurriedly left the house in an attempt to walk with Adrian to school, he got into a car with a girl and they drove off together.
Oh, and I was late so I got detention.
Anyways, I was walking up to Adrian in the cafeteria with my practiced smile. Not too much teeth, but a reasonable amount of teeth.
I stopped right in front of him, where he was seated with a bunch of extras whose faces I can't remember.
He raised a brow, clearly confused but he smiled at me anyways.
"What's up?" he said in the most dreamy voice you'll ever hear.
I took in a deep breath and was about to say something when one of the guys beside him spoke up.
"Careful everyone, or the virus queen will spread her venom."
Those who heard it laughed, while I couldn't figure out what was so funny.
I ignored them and was about to speak again when I felt the urge to sneeze. And if you know anything about me, I don't sneeze cutely. I don't know how these people manage to make something like sneezing cute.
Before I knew it… ACHOO!
And it came with snot… and saliva from failing to cover my mouth.
And dear diary, it landed on his face.
But not just him, it spread to a bunch of others, but like I said, I didn't make out their faces.
For a few seconds, everyone went silent in pure shock. Then someone shouted, "She's spreading it!"
And suddenly, the cafeteria became a horror scene.
People ran and screamed in all directions while I stood there with a dripping nose. I wanted to open my mouth and tell them that it's just allergies and that they didn't need to be such babies about it but I didn't get the chance.
Because I started coughing.
I managed to get myself to the school nurse amidst the chaos. Apparently, the cookies Adrian brought over had peanuts in it. And I had taken a bite just minutes before I went to confess my love.
The nurse gave me medicine, and then I was allowed to go home early from school, which was probably a good thing.
I was sure the students I had sneezed on were looking for me, probably to beat me up. I wasn't about to wait for that.
So I came back home, with a heavy heart.
Adrian probably hates me now, right?
Right?????
Probably not. It was an honest mistake and it could've happened to anyone.
I should probably confess tomorrow. That'll be better, right?
You don't think he hates me, right?
No, of course not, Layla. He was probably just shy and when you sneezed on him, he realized that you were shy too. He'll be waiting for your confession tomorrow, so good luck girl.
Aw, thank you, diary. That's literally so sweet of you.
You're the best friend I've ever had. Bye now.
Love,
Your allergy prone disaster of a best friend.💛