Hey. She whispered. I pretended not to hear her. Ok one might think that I am being childish by my actions today, but I am a child so I am entitled. She slipped me a note instead. She is persistent. I took the note. It read If I did something to offend you I apologise. But I was hoping that we were past the stage where you cant talk to me about something thats bothering. I am your friend and I hope you can be mine too. I simply replied. Can we talk after school? and I gave it to her. She smiled and nodded yes.

After school was a good time. I knew that Tina would be a late for me. She walked with me to the bench at the front the school and we sat. Look, Im sorry. I didnt mean to bring up your friend. I didnt mean to upset

No. I interrupted. Its ok. I mean I am doing a lot better believe me. Its just that I got really shy, and I couldnt look at her anymore so I searched my feet for the courage to continue. Its hard sometimes, especially when Im alone. But when I met you I didnt expect to like you, let alone think of you as someone I can get close to, know what I mean? And that just scares me.

Letting yourself to get close to anyone can be a scary thing. There is that possibility that you will get hurt. See I never had friends. Not even back at my old school. My mother isnt the best of mothers so I never had people over. I kept to myself basically. I looked up to meet her eyes. Now it was her turn to avoid eye contact. And honestly, She continued. If Ms Mc Intosh didnt ask you to tutor me, I would have missed out on getting to know an amazing person.

How do you know that? How do you know Im amazing? Im just normal.

No, Angie. You are far from normal. I spent one evening at your house and I could tell that you have a beautiful family. I envy that. But in a good way.

I think youre amazing too.

Youre safe with me you know. I wont hurt you.

I wont hurt you. And if ever you feel like getting away my door is always open.