Episode 3. "Flower"

As you have known. My second hobby is stalking. She doesn't know that I stalked her for over a year yet. But, does that matter? Is it wrong to follow a person around and steal their belongings every now and then? I'm just interested in her.

"Wait, Felix, isn't this too sudden?" Said Emma, with a confused look.

"What do you mean it's too sudden? It's been nearly a year?"

"I....i just need some time to think"

Ah...shit. What more does she need to think?! We've known each other long enough to date?! Instead of saying out my inner thoughts, I just replied with an "okay". I have to hold myself. I can't show her my bad side.

But in reality, I can't help it anymore. It's been weeks since she had given me an answer. I decided to just go for it. I've had everything prepared. Furthermore, I really can't hold it back any longer.

*knock*

"Emma? Are you home?"

*silence*

Of course I know that she's home. She's been living in a 2 level loft apartment since her grandma died. I bought this place for her obviously I've had some cameras installed for her safety.

"Felix? Why are you here?"

"So what's the answer? Yes or No?"

"Fine...fine. Let's talk inside"

I entered her loft. As expected, her scent in the apartment is strong and nice. The scent of flowers. I love it. I sat down on the sofa while she brought over mango juice to the coffee table.

"So, Felix, why are you here without letting me know beforehand? I could have been not wearing anything, and you just came barging in since you know the password."

I've seen that already. I would not be surprised if that happens.

"My bad, I'll let you know next time. I came here to ask you about what I said a few weeks ago. At the playground." I asked. Hoping that she would remember.

Emma's face changed.

"I'm sorry. I can't be in a romantic relationship with you. I just saw you as a friend. A best friend. You're the only person who I don't want to lose. If we break up, we won't see each other again. I can't risk it. I don't want to lose you." Emma said.

Great. I have been friend zoned. After all this hard work, it will all go to waste. But I won't waste that hard work. If the piece that I have been working on just falls apart, I just have to get rid of it. At least it'll help me feel at ease. Everything has to go my way. Not the other way around.

A few days have passed since I have been friend zoned. I went out with Emma to study on the weekend. Obviously we went to eat first. After deciding on what to eat, we ended up eating instant noodles at a nearby convenience store.

"Argh...ugh…" Moaned Emma, holding on to her stomach.

Me, being worried asked "What's wrong?"

"My stomach hurts..."

Ah... I see now. "Why did you eat instant ramen with full of cheese and eat chocolate ice cream at night yesterday? You know it's gonna give you stomach aches."

"Wait...how did you know what I ate last night? You obviously weren't there at my apartment."

"Oh.."

I realised that I fucked up.

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