Take 2: Ch 24

Ch 24

Leila: Just start from the top

Ron: The top?

Leila smiled: Of your email

Ron: Oh, right. I could...read it to you

Leila: I’m pretty sure you know what you wrote...so...just tell me

Ron: Oh...ok...

Leila smiled, which for split second made his heart flutter and eased his worries...but then the fluttering increased into a more painful pounding in his chest. Her smile to him was beautiful, and at the same time...it brought back too much of their past together.

Leila: Go on...

Ron avoided her gaze, took a deep breath and tried to recall what he wrote...

Ron: I think...I started off apologizing for the way I behaved that day...so...I’m sorry.

Leila: Apology accepted

Ron: And then...I wanted to explain myself...explain why I can’t look at you when we talk, and the reason why I’m so quiet when we had our walk... It’s just...I’m too nervous to look at you...this might sound silly but I’ve always been a little intimidated by your presence...maybe it’s because of how great of a person I find you to be...or because I think you’re...well...just too beautiful to be...here...standing next to me...and now that...we’ve broken up...I just really want you back in my life as a friend...but I really don’t know how to go about doing that. I don’t want to say the wrong things to screw up this fragment of our friendship that still somehow managed to survive after our break up. And I know...

Leila: Ron...it’s ok...look at me...

He wanted to raise his head to look at her angelic face instead of her shoes...but gravity, or the pain that still lingered in his heart didn’t seem to let him do so. He suddenly felt the warmth of her hand on his face as she slowly helped him raise his head and let his eyes meet hers. He wanted to grab a hold of her hand, place it against his heart in hopes that she would be able to heal it...to mend it, but he just couldn’t.

Leila: I’d like to have a friend like you in my life too...but...if you want us to be friends...I think you should also accept that I’m with Bosco now. I don’t know why you don’t seem to like him...but he’s the one I’m in love with...and...if you’re my friend...I only hope that you could learn to accept him.

Ron slowly took her hands off his face because if they were there any longer...he wouldn’t be able to resist the urge to pull her close to his body and embrace her...or maybe kiss her.

Ron: There are a lot of things you don’t know...and...that’s all I have to say about him. I don’t think that I’ll be able to accept him...but I’ll try to tolerate the fact that he’s the one you’re in love with...in hopes that you can accept me as a friend again

Leila smiled: That’s all I’m asking for...and...besides...when did we stop being friends?

Ron: I’m glad to hear that...I missed you

Leila: Ron...

Ron: As a friend

Leila: Right...as a friend

Ron: Well...I don’t want to keep you for too long...so...I’ll see you around then, another time...

Leila: Sure...and we could hang out...the three of us...

Ron: The three of us?

Leila smiled: You, me...and Linda...I’m not going to force you to accept Bosco right away...so...don’t worry...

Ron: Thanks...and...tell Bosco that if he ever mistreats you...he’ll have to answer to me

Leila laughed: Thanks...I’m glad we had this talk

Ron: Me too...now I can...study?

Leila: I think you’ve been spending a bit too much time with Linda...

Ron: Oh...that’s probably because we have been spending quite a bit of time together

Leila: She’s a great person

Ron: I know...

Leila: Don’t let her slip away

Ron: What?

Leila: You know what I mean...

She started to walk away, and then turned around to wink at him.

At least now he had the chance to tell her what was on his mind all this time...but Leila felt that she should’ve asked him a question that lingered in her mind...whether or not he was still in love with her. If he was...then what she said to him, must’ve been another stab at his heart...and that would’ve been too cruel. But...if he really had moved on...and winning her back as a friend was all he wanted...then she did him a favour...telling him to go after Linda. It was impossible that nothing would stem from their friendship if Linda was the one who was by his side through this entire break-up.

Leila only wished that Ron’s answer would’ve been that he had moved on...

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Ya...no recap...no nothing...I guess I'm kinda lazy. If you need a refresher...I think scrolling down to the previous chapter would do the trick. (I apologize for my tardiness...in both updating and adding recaps)

I can't wait to end this fanfic...it'll be a good ending...and I feel as though...the next chapter should be the finale...but that's just me. Anywho...I hope you enjoyed it...and well...comment please...the more the merrier!

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Take 2: Ch 23

Howdy folks,

This update is a week late because last week I got my wisdom teeth taken out and I was basically in bed and in pain. I hope you still have some faith in me...and continue to read my fanfics lol

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Ch 23

Ron: Study time? I feel like that’s more to my advantage than yours

Linda: Well...we’ll see about that when the final comes

Ron smiled: So, when would you like me to pay you back?

Linda: It does seem like you want to get rid of me as soon as possible...

Ron: Oh...I...

Linda smiled: I’m just joking...anyways, you won’t be able to get rid of me so soon. I have to get going...but I’ll see you around. And remember, you owe me

Ron: Bye...and...thanks

Linda: For what?

Ron: Everything

Linda: You always say that...but I don’t think I’ve done anything

Ron: You’ve done more than enough...trust me...I know

Linda: Ok...bye

He got back into is lying position, closed his eyes and continued to listen to his music. Her smile is beautiful, he thought to himself. He then quickly got up, looked around and spotted her just walking off. He got to his feet and ran after her. Tapping her on the shoulder, he tried to catch his own breath.

Ron: Linda, wait

Linda: What is it?

Ron: I...don’t know

Linda: What? You just ran here, and you don’t know why...Ron, that doesn’t make sense

Ron: Maybe...subconsciously I...

Linda: You subconsciously what?

Ron: I don’t know

Linda: You don’t know...interesting.

Ron: Oh...uh...I...maybe...

Linda: Ron...breathe, then think, then speak...try it in that order

Ron smiled: Ok... (He took a deep breath, then looked at her)

Linda: And

Ron: Much better

Linda: So...you came running because?

Ron: Um...if you see Leila can you tell her to check her email

Linda: That’s it? You ran all the way here to tell me that? Sure

Ron: Well no...I wanted to tell you something else too

Linda: Well...

Ron: You have a really nice smile

Take 2: Ch 22

Ch 22

Yes, I do have the worse hiatuses...but...it’s really because I’m an indecisive person who never seems to be able to finish things. And then when the end slowly approaches, I find myself avoiding it...

But...here it is!

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Sitting there waiting for an immediate reply seemed to be a foolish idea, but maybe Ron was a fool. He sat there hoping that she would reply as soon as possible, maybe in a long email like he had written her. He hoped for a day when she would accept again, as a friend but deep down he knew that he still wanted to be more than just her friend. At the same time, he also knew that if he kept on pushing her to accept him, he’ll just be pushing her further and further away. But what was a man like him to do, in a situation like this. Moving on...was just too difficult.

But the time he spent waiting was futile, for she didn’t reply at all. So all hopes were once again gone, and he only wished that they would be renewed the following day. But at least, he got some studying done.

The following day, he woke up to the sound of his alarm and quickly ran to his laptop to check whether or not she had replied. Once again, there was no such luck of a reply.

He knew it would take her a while, and he realized maybe this was a good opportunity to collect himself. Maybe it was a good opportunity for him to practice, practice what he would say to her or make plans for what they were going to do. Yes, this was an opportunity.

~ University grounds~

The weather was pretty nice out, just a few clouds floating in a lovely blue sky with the sun out. Fresh air, and sunlight...that was probably what we wanted more than the stench of the glue used for the binding of old books found in the library. He had his earbuds in his ears listening away to his favourite band under the sunlight, with his eyes barely open until he found himself covered by this shadow. He looked up to see her standing meters in front of him, and immediately sat up and pulled out his earbuds.

Ron: You’re covering my sunlight

Linda: I’m trying to prevent you from getting skin answer, the least you should do is thank me

Ron smiled: Thank you

Linda: Now that’s more like it (She walked over and sat down next to him)

Ron: Shouldn’t you be in the library?

Linda: Shouldn’t you be studying?

Ron: I wanted some peace and quiet along with fresh air and sunlight

Linda: Me too

Ron: Oh

Linda: So...any progress

Ron: I haven’t exactly started studying...

Linda: No...I meant between you and that girl or did you talk to Leila?

Ron: I emailed her last night...

Linda: That girl?

Ron: No, Leila

Linda: Oh...well, good luck getting a reply

Ron chuckled: You know I can’t talk to her over the phone...it probably would waste her minutes and mine considering it’ll be a complete silence

Linda: I guess that’s true...well (She placed her hand on his shoulder) at least you made some progress

Ron nodded: I guess...

Linda: So, what did your email say?

Ron looked at her: I never took you for the nosy type

Linda: Well, if you don’t want to tell me...I guess it’s really none of my business (She slowly got up)

Ron: Wait (He took a hold of her hand as she was about to get up)

This was probably the first time he initiated any physical contact...it was probably the most bizarre thing but for some reason the moment he found his hand touching hers there seemed to have been this rush of euphoria.

Linda: You want me to stay?

Ron nodded, and let go of her hand...

Linda: So then...tell me

Ron: Umm...I just told her I wanted to be friends again, and how I was sorry I kind of blew up in front of her and how I’m kind of scared being around her

Linda laughed: Well, she’s not going to eat you

Ron: Oh, thanks I didn’t know that

Linda: Is that all?

Ron: And I asked if she’d like to go for another walk...

Linda: I see...Ron, tell me...did you always wanted a dog when you were younger?

Ron: What?

Linda: A dog...you know, four-legged furry or hairy creature that barks and...

Ron: I know what a dog is...but I don’t understand why you’re asking

Linda: You always like asking her for a walk...so...you know...I just put 2 and 2 together...

Ron chuckled: What an interesting observation...but...I do have a dog

Linda: Well, I guess I was on the right track

Ron: Or maybe, you’re completely off and it’s just a mere coincidence...and besides, I like walks cause usually they’re rather quiet so we could talk. But, hopefully she agrees to it.

Linda: I hope it’ll work out for the two of you

Ron: Me too...it’ll be nice having her back, so we three could hang out some time

Linda: So you’re saying you’re tired of seeing only me all the time

Ron: Oh no, I don’t think I can ever get tired of seeing you...you really make my day

Linda: That’s really sweet (She gave him a hug)

Ron: Thanks for the hug

Linda smiled: You know, they’re not free

Ron looked at her: What?

Linda: You owe me...some study time

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I think I've finally figured out what I'd like to do with this fanfic, as well as how I'd like it to end...so...I guess I'll be updating it...once every two weeks or so.

Anyways, please leave a comment...and if you're a reader of my other fanfics...I'd also like to tell you that you should check back here tomorrow...because I will most likely be updating A Truthful Lie. Also, there will be a post regarding stuff about new fanfics...finales and so on...so ya...check back here for more updates lol

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Take 2: Chapter 21

Ch 21

Howdy folks,

Yes I know, it’s been a few months...and I know I should apologize, but...I think it’s now a part of your expectations that I update this fanfic once every few months lol. Actually, this update was supposed to be up last month during reading week, but the plan kind of flopped since I had a few things to prepare over that week.

Anywho, let me post a little something from the previous chapter as a miniscule reminder as to what happened a while ago.

~ Previously~

Ron and Linda were walking to the bus stop...

Linda: If we’re walking there together, let’s at least talk...

Ron: Ok...what do you want to talk about?

Linda: That girl you were talking to earlier...

Ron: Oh...what about her?

Linda: how did you two meet?

Ron: In class...she let me copy her notes once, cause I was a bit distracted

Linda: That’s it?

Ron: What else do you want? I’m not Stephanie Meyer, I’m not going to make up a long story to tell you about how we met and then describe it in unnecessary amounts of details...

Linda laughed: Someone’s been reading Twilight

Ron: It was recommended to me, ok...

Linda smiled: Sure it was...

Ron: Wait a minute...you’ve been reading Twilight too...

Linda: What? How could you draw such a horrible conclusion?

Ron: Because...I was talking about Stephanie Meyer and you automatically concluded I was reading Twilight, so...you must be too

Linda: Well...maybe...Stephanie Meyer is only known for writing that horrible Twilight series, and it’s all over the place...

Ron: Uh...huh...

Linda: Well...you’re just trying to drag me down with you

Ron laughed: Maybe I am...or maybe...it’s the truth

The way Ron said ‘the truth’ made Linda burst into laughter as well, and together they laughed harmoniously as they walked towards the bus stop. It was strange, Ron felt as though his day started off so terribly, yet...now he was laughing and talking so happily with Linda. It felt great...and he knew that it was all thanks to her...

~ New update~

Strange enough he was smiling, smiling to himself in his unlit room while staring down onto a blank page in his notebook. Why was he smiling? Then the answer appeared so clearly in his mind...it was her that made him smile and made that smile linger on his face even after he got home. Finally, he broke the silence and unconsciously whispered ‘thank you.’

After a while though, his smile faded, and he was back to being what he was...a sad man. Maybe he wasn’t a sad man; perhaps he was too much of a sentimental man to get over his heart break. He knows it just hurts him more thinking about it, yet he still does...and with every thought there’s a tear that wells up in his eyes. To some he may be a hopeless man, to some he may be an introverted romantic...and then he wondered what he was to her.

Maybe he wasn’t good enough, and he thought maybe he will never be good enough, but then he had a chance, yet his grip on the opportunity was not firm enough. He heaved a sigh, stared at his ceiling and then...

Ron: I have to move on...I just have to...

And then, he realized something else. He just simply wanted her back in his life...and since he couldn't speak to her right away in person, or listen to the sound of her voice without welling up with more tears, he decided to send her yet another e-mail.

~ E-mail~

Hey Leila,

I know we haven’t seen each other since that walk...or maybe we have but I just haven’t been ‘tuned into reality’ to notice. Anyways, I think we ended on a pretty bad note, and I’m sorry. To be honest, which I always am...and now I feel redundant, every time I see you, I’m a bit intimidated, a bit nervous and I get a bit emotional. Intimidated because I think you’re just so beautiful, nervous because I don’t want to screw up what’s left to be screwed up and emotional because I was so, so in love with you. I hope this doesn’t make me sound like I’m trying to win you back or anything, but I am...not in the way you might think, but as a friend. I realized, I just want our friendship back...because it was great having you in my life.

Your friend,

Ron

~ end~

He closed his eyes and clicked send. That was it that was what he wanted to say...and now all he had to do was wait. He took a deep breath and slowly exhaled...it felt as though a little burden was lifted off of his shoulders...and he hoped everything would work out for the best.

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=O What is this? An update that has almost NO dialogue? *GASP* Ya...I thought I'd change it up a bit...so there it was...it might look 'shorter' however, it's actually more...just compacted because it's not dialogue. Well...I hope you enjoyed it...I guess this also means the next chapter will have Ron/Leila moments and...well...I hope you'll enjoy what's to come.

So...now, it's your turn. Please leave a comment...the more the merrier...

Anyways, 

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