A few days passed, and I as a newbie was trying to settle myself in the class, getting some acquaintances and nothing specific.

Oh wait, I forgot to introduce one really important character of the story without which we cannot go ahead. And that's our 'yet to come' appointed class teacher for the academic year 2016-17. They hadn't yet come to our school because all these days she was out of the country, rumors saying she was on a trip which was no wonder why but was taking longer than expected XD

I had to mention them because they did play a crucial part in initiating and also maintaining his and mine friendship, which you will realize as well as I narrate further.

One of the instances when destiny proved to me that it's got to be him, was when I finally talked to him and could feel the vibes match at that very first meeting, no matter the fact we were in the same school for 2 long years and never even noticed each other.

So when our appointed class teacher shows up in our class finally after the trip and in a week or so, plans to appoint us all our seating arrangements. That's when I move right next to him, near the window. And to add to the surprises, right in front of his girlfriend then, Gale.

Speaking about myself, I was an introvert back then & just as nature's laws follow, it's easier and more comfortable for the same gender species to inhabit than the nervousness of your performance in front of the opposite XD(exactly what happened then)

"Myself gale & you?" she said.

I was surprised merely by her words being whispered in my ears from the seat behind me. And in a very inelegant tone, hurriedly trying to catch the pace of her question I replied, "It's Macy".

"That's a unique name," she said and winked at me, offering a comforting gesture.

Gale was really beautiful. She had black long, straight hair. I could tell they were long, even though she was behind me because she had tied a side ponytail. To add to the beauty she had dimples on her fair complexioned face.

I usually am prepared with characterizing the other person but this time it was difficult because she did sound gentle, and mature to me and her beauty had already mesmerized me but simultaneously while I was reading her face, I could read some sort of wickedness thus I was jumbled which one to assume at least for the time being.

Meanwhile, the bell rang, indicating the reign of -the physical education subject teacher. This time we had to step down on the ground for some physical activities. As far as we all get to go out of our class we are happy, no matter what.

A while later, when the match ended with a whistle blow, we all aligned ourselves in a queue with all our shirts wet by sweat, our muscles tired, some bending over after the exhaustive running, some discussing how the losing team could have bettered and amongst this chatter we heard another whistle when our teacher ordered us to head towards our class back again.

We all were striding back to our class and that's when gale approached me again and said," Mind if I join you?".I agreed, nodding at her. Smiling, we both began to walk. We started talking about some general topics like academics, and upcoming events at school as we were walking up the staircase. Till we unconsciously ended up murmuring in unison," That's gorgeous". Leading to a chuckle, to the fact that we appreciated the same girl's long hair with the same comment at the same time.

We were about to approach our class when she uttered out of hesitation, " The guy next to whom you are sitting is my boyfriend "

I was confused about that piece of information. Not because they didn't seem compatible with each other but because she shared this fact with me.

I said to myself," I don't see any reason to be bothered about it, I better leave that thought! "

Why did you tell me? Do you want me to be away from him(that would be too childish for her), I haven't even talked to him for her to get jealous of me.

Ahh, why is it so difficult for me to stop worrying about a guy to whom I haven't even talked a word yet?

Then I managed to console myself, thinking that she just wanted to share that with me as a friend and had no intentions behind it.

After that, we had one last lecture for the day-physics. Well, the lecture was boring but the event that was designed to happen after that lecture was just worth those 35minutes of boredom. The lecture ended, and gale left early after bidding bye to him and a wink to me.

As I had mentioned he sat in the last row and so did I. Today we both happened to be the last people to leave the classroom along with our physics teacher.

As we were greeting our teacher goodbye, that's when sir prompted us by asking us our names and mentioning I'll start with knowing your names today and next time some other ones. "Myself Macy", followed by him," And I'm Jason".

From that day on, we both happened to be one of the closest students to our physics teacher. We got our doubts enthusiastically cleared by them, and some special remarks for improvement in exams.

So I went home with a good friend gale and a billion-worth of information that is- his name, Jason.

Next day,

I had come early and so had he. Hence we got to converse. We exchanged quite a few things, the two most important of them were our vibes and a smile.

Slowly we moved on from academics and knowing each other's likes and dislikes in between the gaps of consecutive lectures or sometimes between the ongoing literature class.

Just academics was the subject otherwise of our talks whenever gale was seated right behind us as she had a very close eye on us and did we ever start speaking about our hobbies she would interfere and make every attempt of changing the subject.

So yes, I was right about her wicked, possessive character. But won't blame her as it's not her fault entirely.

And on the same hand, I was so clueless about how kind he was.

As days passed, we found each other close in a short period, speaking concerning knowing our nature, aspirations, our behavior toward others, helping with the subjects(usually I was on the helpless side), and many more.

One fine day at school, Gale comes to me and asks me this question," do you like him?". I had a blank expression on my face as an answer. After which she added in a very miserable tone," don't worry, we aren't together now, the reason for which he didn't tell me but I guess I can see it now"

I felt like that big-bellied, petite landlord who snatches away the land from the poor ones when they are incapable of paying back the debts.

The petite landlord, this time did feel helpless for her.

The happiness that I was feeling for the past few days, which was a feeling that I never felt, the specialness felt like never before, liking someone else so badly and all these emotions were as if being questioned, their virtue of being attained was questioned it's the consequence, at the loss of someone else's feelings!

I was a bit disturbed as I was cursing myself from within. I didn't quite talk to him that day.

But later in the evening, my phone buzzes with a message. It was Jason. It read," Hey, how are you doing?".A question rightly needed but how did he realize that I was sad (thinking about Gale)? I replied I was good because I was assured of it now after talking to him I'm going to be feeling better. And yes that's when my mood lifted.

And yet it does, even when I hear stories from him about his junior or some event that took place at college and he manages to crack me up with his pitiful jokes. That just makes my day.

Slowly as days went by, talking to him I felt a little less of a victim. His mere presence could cherish me. With the jokes he cracked, I could end up laughing so hard not because of the wit but out of pity, sometimes! The way he used to end a joke with his signature laugh, used to crack me up.

Merely by looking deep into his eyes, one can sense pure innocence. His soul is clean, without any adulterated or harsh feelings towards anyone as that of a small kid, which just knows to spread love and to be loved. Unfortunately spreading love is a universal do for him but foolish me, I dreamt of getting the most share of it!

Once at school, when our class teacher's- biology lecture was going on. A clerk announced his presence by knocking at the door and handed over a message to the teacher. After a conversation between the two, my name was called out and I was ordered to go downstairs as the principal wanted to see me. I did follow the orders and met the principal at their office and to my amusement, it was for a certificate and a special prize that I was rewarded for a competition that I had participated in. It was titled a junior editor.

As I entered my class back, I was appreciated by my teacher and so did the students who congratulated me. I remember, when he saw the certificate, he shook hands with me and said," Congratulations man, keep writing!". And the smile on his face, as if he was boasting through his wide smile that I'm proud of you. The happiness that he contained within him, seemed as if he was certified with that victory. I said to myself," I hope I get his hand forever in mine so that even if I get sad by anything I will have his back to lift me through any phase of my life. And not lift but also cherish me with a smile as wide as I owe right now just by looking at his beaming face "

That's how, many such small events packed with proof that there could be no one better than him, made me fall for him!

And these events continue to occur because of this I stand undoubtedly firm on my stand to wait for him.

~I hope you enjoyed this part of 'the wait' chapter. I have tried my best to stick to my words of keeping the story as realistic as possible(as the tag reads non-fiction)

~Constructive criticism is always welcomed

~Do let me know your thoughts after reading this chapter

~Happy reading