About

We were in the same class, taking the same lessons, and eventually became friends. But as we grew closer, I began to fall for him. Out of everyone I've ever liked, he was my first true unrequited love. It was the first time I felt a feeling so sincere. I liked him far too much to simply call him a male friend. I wonder if he ever knew. When did it start? I began to notice him, and my interest grew. On the way home, I started with small questions, learning and remembering everything about him. His name, age, birthday, tastes, hobbies, daily life, dreams, and past. I memorized them one by one. My feelings were still at the stage of 'liking.' It wasn't enough to be called 'love' yet. And I felt like an inadequate person myself. To like him, to love him—I felt far too lacking. I found it hard to even look at his face or hair properly. I just knew everything about him from afar. My crush was quiet, yet my heart kept wavering. Even though nothing had happened yet, I felt expectant and fluttery for no reason. It felt like the air just before it rains. Am I the only one who likes him? Or does he like me too? Does he like me back, or does he just like me as a friend? Should I keep hiding these feelings while talking to him today? Or will I eventually get caught one day?