Previously on Chapter 6

I gently wrap my arms around her. She leans her head against my chest. I gently caress her hair, trying to comfort her the best I can. The feeling of holding her close... will be something I will cherish for as long as I live. I wish I can hold her forever, because I love her so much.

-Why?-

Y/N P.O.V

I realize I haven't called Ruby since the day I left. I have to call her soon, or she's going to feel as if I'm neglecting her. The feeling of getting neglected is one the worst feelings to have. I know because I felt it. After my mom died... my dad changed. He started to act brutally and would always neglect me.

"Mrs. Grose..." I said, entering the kitchen where she is currently cooking for lunch. She turns her head to look at me. "Yeah?" She said. "Is it okay if I use the phone? I'd like to make a call..." I said. She nods her head. "Sure... go ahead. You live here... just make yourself feel like home" she said. I smile happily. "Thank you, Mrs. Grose..." I said. I turn around and walk towards the phone.

I pick it up and place it against my ear. I insert the numbers and wait for her to pick up. I'm actually calling the school, because cellphones aren't allowed there. We're only allowed to have our cellphones on the weekends.

"Hello?" Someone said. "Hello... Mrs. Jones?" I said. "Yes? Who is this?" She said. "It's Y/N, Mrs..." I said. "Oh! Y/N!! Oh... it's good to hear your voice again. I heard you've already graduated. How are you, dear?" She said.

"Yeah... I've graduated. And I'm fine, Mrs. Jones. How are you?" I asked. "Never better. So how can I help you?" She said. "Oh... May I speak to Ruby please?" I said. "Of course. I'll tell her to come here" she said.

I turn my head when I hear a sound. But nothing's there. I decided to brush it off. I keep having these feelings ever since I got here. But Miles said there's no one aside from us. So I shouldn't think too much about it.

"Hello?" A voice said. "Ruby!" I said, happily. "Y/N?! Oh my God! I thought you've forgotten about me!" She said. "I would never! I'm sorry, Ruby. I've been so busy" I said. I feel so guilty because I can actually hear the sadness in her voice.

"Right... it's okay. So... how's teaching session?" She asked. "It's going great. He's surprisingly easy to teach. He's a quick learner too" I said. "Oh really? Well, it's a shame that he got dropped out of school" she said. "Yeah... it is..." I said, nodding my head.

"Hey, why don't you ask him why he beat that boy?" She said. "But isn't that like invading his privacy?" I said. "Oh come on!!! I'm curious! The rumor said that Miles beat that boy because he made fun of a girl he likes. Please..." she said, begging. I let out a sigh.

"Fine... I'll see what I can do..." I said. "Yayyy! Thank you! I know I could count on you!" She said. "Yeah, yeah... whatever" I said, rolling my eyes at her. "I can tell you're rolling your eyes right now" she said. "Uh huh... sure" I said. She lets out a chuckle.

We talked for a bit longer and said bye to each other. Of course, she made me promise that I will call her again. The call ended and I place the phone back. I yawn softly, feeling a little sleepy. I turn around and make my way to my room.

I lay down on my bed. I pull the blanket up to my neck. I close my eyes and relax. I let myself slowly drift off to sleep.

A while later

I feel something brushing my cheek. My eyes shoot open and I grab whatever it is. I turn my head to see it's Miles. He flinches as I grab his arm.

"What... what are you doing here?" I said. "Sorry... I thought you're awake. The lights is on. Scared of the dark?" He asked. I turn to look at the lamp and back at him. "No... I just like to sleep this way. You still haven't answered. Why are you in my room?" I said. He gives me an awkward smile.

"I just wanted to check up on you. And uh... sorry about caressing your cheek. I'm trying to catch a spider. See?" He said, opening his hand. I can see a small spider in his hand. He close his hand and is about to squeeze it.

"Stop! Don't kill it... it's a living being" I said. I open his hand and take the spider from him. "You're not scared of spider?" He said. "I am... i'm trying so hard not to flinch or throw it out of my hand. I just, don't want you to kill it" I said. I stand up from the bed and open the window. There's a tree's branch near the window and I place the spider there.

I close the window again and turn to look at Miles. I walk towards the bed and sit there. Miles sits next to me. "What is it?" I asked. "I just wanna be here for a bit... is that okay?" He said. I raise an eyebrow as I look at him in surprise.

"Why?" I asked. "I couldn't sleep. Usually, I would need someone to keep me company. But there's no one here and I can't go to Flora's room because she's probably asleep" he said, turning to look at me. I blink in surprise as I stare at him.

"Well. That's random... but, sure..." I said, nodding my head. Miles just give me a small smile. I stand up and walk towards my study desk. I grab my novel and turn to look at Miles. I walk back and take a seat next to him, leaning my back against the headboard.

My mind went back to Ruby. How she asked me to ask Miles why he beat the boy. I bit my lips, trying to decide whether I should ask him or not.

"Hey, Miles..." I said. "Yeah?" He asked, turning to look at me. "Is it okay if I ask something?" I said. He nods his head. "Sure..." he said. I rub my neck, trying to ease the nerve.

"Why did you beat the boy? You know... that day at school..." I said. He went silent after I said that. "You don't have to answer me if it's personal" I added. He shakes his head. "It's okay... I beat him for a reason. He uh..." he stopped mid-sentence.

"He made fun of someone I care about..." he said. "Is this someone... a girl?" I asked. He looks away from me and nod his head. "Yeah" he said. "So it's true, huh... love made you do stupid stuff" I said, letting out a soft chuckle. He let out a chuckle and nod his head.

"May I know who's this girl? Do I... know her? Is she from our class?" I asked. He froze at my question. He blinks his eyes and sigh. "She is from our class... and yeah. You know her..." he said. "Who?" I asked again.

He said something under his breath. "I'm sorry... I didn't quite catch that" I said. "It's you..." he said, louder and clearer. I stare at him in shock. "M-Me?" I said. He nods his head, looking into my eyes.

"But... you didn't know me before. We only talked after I came here to be your teacher" I said. He let out a sigh. "Well... I believe that we don't have to know someone personally to be able to fall for that person. It's true that I don't really know you. But I have seen how you act towards other people... how well you handled situation. And how strong you are being each time you faced difficulties. I fall in love with you because of that..." he said, staring into my eyes with so much adoration. I just stay silent, not knowing what else to say to him.

"Say something..." he pleaded. I bit my lips and look away from him. "It's too soon... I'm still unsure of what I feel for you, Miles" I said. I can hear his sigh. I glance at him to see a sad expression on his face. But he still smiles at me.

"It's okay, Y/N. I don't expect you to give me a direct answer. I just wanna let you know that I will wait for you. No matter how long that'll take" he said. I turn to look at him. He smiles and lift his hand, placing it against my cheek. He gently caress my cheek.

"Can I at least try to win your heart? Please... I really love you" he said. He have a hopeful look in his eyes. I just stare at him. He slowly leans in. I stay still, not knowing what to do. My eyes flutter close as I feel a pair of lips against mine. I lift my hand and run it through his hair.

He pulls away and smiles at me. "I will try my best to make you fall in love with me. That's my promise to you, Y/N..." he said. I just give him a soft smile. He smiles.

"You should get some sleep..." he said. He gently lay me down on the bed. He pulls the blanket up to my chest. He leans down and gently place a soft kiss on my forehead. "Sleep tight..." he said. He stands up and walks out of my room.

Miles beat that boy because he made fun of me? This means he truly love me. By kissing him earlier... I've agreed to let him try to win my heart. What if I fail to fall for him? What if I ended up hurting him? How'll he handle it?

I shake my head as I start to have tons of questions in my head. Okay... stop overthinking and just let it flow. I let out a sigh and close my eyes. I let myself drift off to sleep.

*to be continued*

A/N: oooh~ Miles finally confessed. What do you think Miles will do to win your heart? Curious, are you?? Well... keep reading and find out! Thank you and see yaaa~