"You know you look lovely today?" the girl sheepishly smiled, tucking her black long hair behind her ears.

"Only today?" the blonde boy chuckled a bit. His finger brushed her twinkie. Subtle.

They both sitting on the chrome rail at the school stadium. The stadium was almost empty now. Sun setting down and everything looked orange yellowish. It's hot but never chased away the two lovebirds.

"You're beautiful every single day. Eyes that caught my attention from the day I saw you walking across the field with that..." he pointed at the first aid kit that she held.

"That's my job, remember? I'm the Red Cross team," she said.

"Do you know when you look even more beautiful?" his hand slowly landed on the girl's hand, with wild eyes looking around.

"When?"

"When you kiss me," she frowned, grasping the idea.

"But... We never kiss." she grinned at him, awkward and slightly confused.

"Wanna try it?"

She's taken aback.

That's a serious demand.

She probably needs some time to think about it. It's her first kiss. She wanted to be special. Which means...

"I'm... I'm sorry, but let's wait until we got married? I mean, I love you but I think it's too soon..."

"It's fine. I'm just asking, maybe you had that thought. We've dated for almost two years now. Your friends, all of them had kissed their boyfriend. So, I don't wanna make you feel left out," said the boy. His eyes began darker.

"Ah, they might be quite open-minded. But, my dad used to warn me not to be like them. Besides, I'm not used to all that. Even dating too! If my parents knew, I would screw up for real," she pouted a bit.

"Hey, don't be upset! I can understand. Don't worry, okay? I can wait. You know that I love you. I'll do anything to conserve this relationship. As long as you remain with me forever. Okay?" they look at each other and exchanged smiles.

"Ah! Talking about dad! I need to go. It's late!" she quickly wore her shoes. The boy looked at her with disappointment.

"Can you stay for another few minutes?"

"I can't, sorry! Dad will surely kill me!"

"But, we just met for like an hour!"

"Sorry, baby! I need to go, or you won't see me for like.. a lifetime! See you next Monday okay? Promise!" she ran out, but later turned back and waved at him with a cheeky smile.

The boy waved back and held a huge sigh when the girl slowly vanished from his sight.

Then he rose his head above.

5th-row seat, just above his head.

Smirked.

***

I seriously will be grounded this time! I'm late. The day is almost darker. I shouldn't be roaming outside any longer! What's the reason this time? Should I ask Ang for help again?

He must decline this time! I betray him just now, and expect him to save me again? Aish, how stupid you are! Just pray that he won't open his mouth or I'm roasted!

P, you should know better. What you did was wrong. But still, you wanna challenge them! Ah, how can I stop myself when I'm in love?! By the way, there's nothing wrong when you fell in love, right? Is it a sin? Of course not!

Besides, what do mom and dad know about love? They were arranged to be married a long time ago by their family! And, we're talking about ancient times! And, we're not in Aoshan! Who wants to obey that ancient custom by the way?

Doesn't matter anymore! Now I need to run home fast or I'll never gonna see Benji ever again! Just hope that Ang never opens his foul mouth!

Almost there by the way!

"Woof! Aof!" I saw a cute little puppy at the side of the road. Ah, must be another stray! Poor you, buddy... But I need to go home!

Oh no, looked at that poor eyes, frightening! He's probably hungry! Let's see if I still have the cookies that I brought from home!

"Here pup, come here!" I show him the leftover. But he doesn't budge. He kept wagging his tail and looking at me with his poor hooded eyes.

Wait, is that...?

Suddenly, he ran towards the narrow alley. I'm getting curious, so I tail him from behind. Once, I saw on Youtube, that a mama dog brought the man so he can help her puppies. Maybe he is asking me to help his mama or siblings, or I don't know maybe this or that.

Shut up and focus, P! Or you gonna lose the pup-

"Oh my!" I back off a bit. The puppy stood there and barked a little bit. I was too shocked to even move.

"Ah... You brought... Some... One?" the puppy went to the man and licked him a bit.

"Woof! Woof!" he barked at me again, this time wailing sadly. I didn't expect this.

This... Is... Serious!

The man turned his head, staring at me who stood there like a statue. He's wearing a mask and the grey hoodie almost covers his eyes. But I can see how he sweated a lot!

His hand was badly injured!

I quickly reach him. Seriously, I don't want to see someone die today! I'm gonna scarred for the rest of my life if I do!

Not today!

***

He jumped a bit and tried to move away from her when she tried to check him.

"Don't worry. I just wanna help..."

"It's a bad wound. Just let me die..."

"Sorry sir, but Mister Grim Reaper is on vacation today..." she smiled at him while opening her first aid kit next to him. She took out a scissor, a bottle of saline, antiseptic, cotton gauze, and tapes.

"So, they sent an angel or a devil?" the man sarcastically laughed a bit.

"I'm just a human being..." she slowly reached him and cut the hoodie sleeves so she could take a look at the wound.

It's much more severe than she could imagine. Broken glass, a size of a nacho piercing the forearm. She bit her lower lips. Then, took a deep breath.

"Okay, plan B. I wish I won't use this but, I guess we have no choice here," she then took out a red pouch from her bag. A suture set. They got the set in case there's a severe injury during the game.

Who knows in the end she will use it!

Using a tweezer, she carefully removed the glass piece, but not before she washed it with a disinfecting solution. Luckily it didn't stab too deep, or she might tear some tissues. She fixed the needle with some surgical thread.

"I'm sorry but we have no pain killer,"

"I can take the pain," he said.

"Are you sure?"

"How do you think I can live this far?"

Well, he asked for it! She thought.

After drenching the needle with saline and some antiseptic, she carefully sew the wound. The man shut his eyes tight, fighting the pain. The puppy watched him with gloomy eyes, sharing the pain maybe. She took her time, to ensure the wound is sealed properly or he will get an infection if she didn't.

After a few minutes of struggling, she's finally done. Cleaning the wound with saline, rubbed a bit of antiseptic before covering the wound with cotton gauze and bandage. Then, she packed her things, ready to leave.

"Make sure you go and seek the medical attention as soon as you reach home," she told him.

"Hmm.."

"I don't know what happen or what did you do. But... It's not too late to turn back. You're not a bad person. I hope you can see the light," said the girl, watching him through the corner of her eyes.

The man helplessly looked at her. Then he smirked a bit. She knew nothing about him, but she act like she did know something. He hated pretentious people that act as if they knew him to the bone!

But, he doesn't understand why he can't hate this girl like the rest!

"Wait!" he called her one more time before she left. The girl looked at her.

"Yes?"

"What's your name, flower?"

"Peony."

He nodded and smiled.

"I'll remember the name forever..."