It started out as a normal hangout. Well, not really started out. In fact, I was very much alone, reading a book under a spring tree. Grass? Green like money. Sky? Blue like that stupid boy color. Clouds? White as snow.
Yet, as familiar as this was, as deja vu as it might have been, I felt at peace, like i wasn't being annoyed or feeling anything negative-- Which was weird, in a way. I'm usually feeling a sense of loneliness, or having the intrusive thought on joining in on the fun with everyone else. They weren't doing anything bad; just playing like stupid kids.
Wait, I didn't think of it as stupid beforehand. What the hell was wrong with me?
I shrugged, and continued to read that library book that i had totally bought and didn't steal, but the book was totally unimportant compared to what my eyes had laid on...
It was Simon.
Just Simon.
Just.
Simon.
Usually he's be hanging out with someone, or talking cheerfully to brud, but he's alone. By himself, alone!
Hey, if you were in my shoes, you'd be surprised as well.
By the look on his face - sad, lonely - I decided I would cure someone's loneliness today, and sit next to him.
I'm not a very social person, so to say.. I have lots of trouble communicating, mostly because my homeschooler and legal guardian, Jevin, is anti-social. And also because of me never hanging out with everyone since they're all older than me.. Simon, however? Only one year older than me. But he's so friendly, he doesn't care about agegaps when it comes to making friends. He was like the polar opposite to me in terms of social image.
Why did nobody want to hang out with him?
And that's what I asked.
"S..Simon?" My voice has spoken. For the first time, with someone else other than Jevin. Stupid social anxiety.
But Simon didn't even budge. Not even a 'Hey buddy!' Or anything. Just silence.
I didn't really want to assume things, but at the same time, I want to get to know why he was like this suddenly.
"A..Are you lonely?" I asked him. I recieved a small nod from him. He began to speak aswell.
"It's just, I don't really know if i could keep up with this."
'Keep up with what?' i asked internally.
Simon had gulped gently.
"Sky... Listen, please. I know you're great at that."
I stayed silent, giving him a sign i'm willing to hear him, all ears.
"This.. happy version of me, it's not really me. I've been hiding something from everybody that i didn't think i could trust a single soul about." I had simply given a small hum, as if i was understanding his words. As he vented more and more, it was like i was beginning to understand him more, to have a part in someone else's life other than being 'the guy who's silent all the time'. I could tell from Simon's small gazes at me that he was beginning to trust me more.
I hope nobody knows this, but i've had a huge crush on Simon for the longest time. It was the same reasons why I couldn't believe he was alone, too! He looked like he could pull anyone. Even Durple, and even the sheriff.
But he can't pull anyone other than people his age, they're too old for him.
Poor guy. I know how that feels.
And for the longest time, all I had dreamt about was being with Simon, just the two of us. He was so popular, though, I didn't even think that he would have been alone for the first time.
I was externally interrupted from my internal monologue by Simon himself, wrapping an arm around me as hs sighed. "I'm sorry if i'm boring to you, Sky.. I'm not necessarily fit to be a people pleaser anyways."
As he stood up, my cyan paw had reached up to set him back down. "No," was what i had boldly spoke out for the first time in my whole life. "I'm.. I'm not missing this chance to hang out with you, Simon." I had a determined, yet adorable look. I looked like some random kid who was desperate to change the world. All I saw from Simon was a small smile.. of happiness.
"You know, Sky..." Simon's voice paused as he had put a hand on my cheek, his blush growing redder. "...You're very cute when you try to cheer someone up. It's like there's this naïvety to you that I just can't get over, at all." Hearing those words come out of Simon's mouth felt special. It was like he meant to say this to me, and only me.
"S..Simon..." my circular bear ears had lowered due to embarrassment. He knew this detail of me. It was like he pays attention to basically anyone.
His face changed from a soft smile to a look of gentle concern. "S..Sky? What's wrong?- did.. did i weird you out???-" I heard Simon start hyperventilating and panicking to himself. This was a problem Simon has, he's not able to control a certain feeling; anxiety. Luckily, i knew how to help.
I hum that soft, little tune of mine, then slowly - but surely - he started to calm down.
"Simon," I finally respond. "I...I feel the same way. I like it when you talk to me," I continue as i hold his hands, looking into his lemon-colored eyes, which are staring back into mine. "And i like it more whenever you're showing your true self."
Simon gulped gently, a hint of orange-colored blush hinting at his cheeks, his antennaes sparking a bit in enamorment. He couldn't help but show a smile. A real, genuine smile. I liked it when he was happy, so I let out a giggle and blushed as well, only mine was a hint of blue.
That made him laugh.
Which made me laugh, which made him laugh even more and swing our entwined hands, which turned into us spinning, which resulted in an embrace. God, was this moment amazing.
After the moment had passed, we were in each others arms, which made the moment a bit awkward. It was a good kind of awkward, though. The type of awkward that's like, 'do we kiss now?'. Simon was still panting a bit as he looked at me. "So, uhh... Sky... could we... you know... hang out? Just.. Just the two of us?"
I nodded.
I've always wanted to hang out with Simon.
By @ROSEBLOODSTONE
