Extra Story 5 (Evan POV)
Category:
Urban
Author:
KassaWords:943Update time:25/05/26 19:55:29
The project was ending, and I was going to head back overseas.
The day before I left happened to be Cyrus's birthday.
She said she'd send a gift and then come out.
Abby had told me about their relationship.
So the gift was something we picked out together.
But I waited a long time and didn't see her come out, so I went in, worried something might have happened.
I saw Cyrus tightly holding me's hand, and she couldn't break free.
I punched him in the face and asked Abby if she was okay.
She shook her head.
I shielded her behind me.
"Why do you always get there first?"
"Clearly, she liked me first."
Cyrus was asking me, his eyes bloodshot.
But I didn't answer.
I'm not Abby, so I couldn't bring myself to be forgiving towards Cyrus.
I didn't look at him, nor did I look at him again, and I led Abby out by the hand.
In the car, I straightened her sleeves that had been pulled askew.
I sighed. "Abby, do you like Cyrus?"
She shook her head.
So I reached out to smooth the stray strands of hair by her ear.
"Do you like me?"
She seemed surprised by my question.
My ears were already burning hot, but I still wanted to say everything I had been wanting to say.
"Can you date me?"
She froze, blinking at me.
We stared at each other without speaking.
The confidence I had built up dissipated under her gaze.
I didn't know where to put my hands.
Nor did I know what to say.
But then I suddenly heard a soft laugh.
Abby reached out to pinch my cheek.
"Dear, your face is so red."
...
My face turned much more red.
We still communicated through messages and video calls like before.
But the way we started our conversations changed.
Abby no longer called me "Evan"; she called me "Dear."
Every time I had a break, I would go back to see her.
But instead of walking side by side, we held hands.
We visited many places.
She introduced me to her mom and Cyrus's mom.
We held hands, hugged, and kissed.
I was very happy.
And…
I loved her very much.
Later, I finally returned from abroad.
The first few days after I returned were rainy and gloomy.
Finally, there was a clear day.
It coincided with the festival.
So I took her hand and we went to enjoy the festival.
The fireworks exploded spectacularly, dazzling and brilliant.
I looked at her.
She was completely engrossed in the fireworks, her eyes sparkling.
The fireworks were fleeting, but I wanted to spend every year with her.
"Abby."
She looked at me.
I squeezed her palm and leaned down to kiss her lips.
"I love you."