Selene's POV:
I'm feeling a little reckless right now, lost in thoughts about my day. It's honestly been amazing—so beautiful that I keep wondering if I even deserve it.
Every time I replay it in my mind, I can't help but blush. My cheeks feel warmer than ever, like they're on fire with joy.
Oh—sorry, I got carried away.
I was talking about him. My crush. The one who made my whole day shine brighter... just by softly saying my name.
Yes, I'm talking about him—Antonio.
He's the most impossibly enchanting person I've ever met. Just one glance from him is enough to make me fall for him all over again.
Today was just... different. We had a group activity in class, and by some miracle, we ended up in the same group. I got to sit next to him, and every now and then, our hands brushed while passing notes or sharing materials. I swear my heart skipped every time.
During lunch break, I saw him laughing with his friends, tossing his hair back like he always does. He caught me looking—just for a second—and smiled. That small smile was enough to keep my mood lifted all day.
Let me try to describe him...
He's charming in the most annoyingly irresistible way. Freakishly handsome, too. That closed-eye smile of his? It melts my heart every single time. And he's so tall—so tall that I feel like the shortest girl on Earth when I'm beside him. Funny, right?
But here's the twist—it kind of hurts. He flirts with everyone. Everyone.
Such a heartless flirt. Ugh, a total bastard sometimes.
It's not his words, but the way he acts that hurts me the most.
Still... I love him. More than almost anything in the world—just as much as I love my mom and dad. That's how deep it goes.
Even if he never loves me back, even if he likes another girl, I'll keep loving him, just like I do now.
Yeah, it stings—watching him be sweet to someone else—but I still manage to lift myself up.
And I whisper to myself, "Maybe someday, he'll love you back. Maybe he'll see the girl who loves him quietly but endlessly. Don't be upset if God's taking His time. Maybe He's just waiting for the perfect moment."
So, It all began on an ordinary day, yet nothing about that moment felt ordinary.
There I was, running across the pathway, heart pounding, completely panicked—as a group of random dogs chased behind me. I'm absolutely terrified of dogs. Actually, I'm scared of animals in general… even worms. People around me stared, probably feeling pity, but no one moved to help. Not a single soul.
That was until he showed up.
He stepped out from the crowd like he was part of a movie scene. Calm, composed, and confident. He didn't hesitate. He came straight toward me and helped chase the dogs away.
That's the moment he entered my story—the main character of my chapter—Antonio.
At just one glance, he looked like the most perfect man in the universe. Handsome. Effortless. My heart may or may not have skipped a beat. Ugh—I'm already praising his perfection. Sorry, couldn't help it.
After saving me, we exchanged greetings.
"Thank you so much for helping me out," I said, trying to sound normal despite my breathlessness.
He smirked and said, "It's okay to help such a pitiful girl."
I stood there like a total idiot—silent, awkward, and speechless.
Then he asked, "By the way, what's your name, lady?"
"Me?" I pointed to myself, flustered. "I'm Selene. What's yours?"
He gave me a soft smile. "Such an angelic and soft name," he said. "I'm Antonio."
"Antonio," I repeated, like I was trying to memorize it forever. He nodded, and something about that moment just… lingered.
We ended up walking together for about an hour, talking like old friends. We discovered we had so much in common—we both loved art, fashion, and had this similar creative spark. I found myself completely at ease around him, as if the world had slowed down just for us.
Then suddenly, he asked for my number.
And just like that… we exchanged numbers.
That's how it all began.