Fan Fiction |
by Jess
During our walk to the inn, Wu Hang Yee had yet to stop chattering. In the short amount of five minutes, I could easily say that I knew her personality completely. It had surprised me that her perkiness had not been an annoyance to me. I had never liked talkative people with energetic personality, yet... she was different.
That night after I had settled comfortably in my room, I found myself gravitating towards the balcony that overlooked the deep blue ocean. A gentle breeze tickled my senses as a content smile crept upon my face. Peace and quiet. I was beginning to enjoy my stay in paradise.
Suddenly a soft knock sounded off from the wall as a familiar voice rang out, “Ray, are you still in your room?” She was the first to call me Ray.
I lowered my eyelids in slight irritation at the intrusion. I decided to stay silent, hoping that she would not be persistent and give up. However, my mouth spoke before I could stop it, “Yes.”
“Do you want to go for a walk?”
Heaving in a long breath, a sigh escaped my lips as I obligingly accepted the offer, “Sure.” The word barely escaped my mouth when I heard a knock at the door. Reluctantly leaving my spot from the balcony, I walked over to the door.
Hang Yee’s smile broadened as I widened the door. Instantly, she grabbed for my hand and pulled me out of my room before I could protest. That sudden movement had gotten me to my toes, but luckily, I did not react like I usually did or else she would be lying in a hospital bed by now. I never liked surprises coming my way, and she was becoming one.
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“It’s so beautiful out here,” Hang Yee gushed out in excitement as she clung onto my arms. Her eyes glowed in happiness like an innocent child as she gazed out into the dark night. “I love this place,” She whispered with a contented sigh and naturally leaned her head on my shoulder.
Uncomfortable by the proximity of our bodies, I stiffened up when she leant closer to me. It puzzled me how she could survive in such a cruel world with her childlike personality. Four hours. In four hours, she had wholly trusted me. Her actions made me feel as if we had known each other since childhood.
“Let’s find a spot to sit down,” she suggested before skipping away like a child. After a few seconds of searching for the seemingly perfect spot, she plopped herself in the sand a feet away and beckoned me to come.
I strolled casually over and sat down next to her. We enjoyed the ocean breeze and the scenery before us in silence. I was glad that she knew when to be quiet. A few moments passed by, I tore my gaze away from the stars and glanced at her. She was already lying on the sand, propping her hands behind her head with her eyes closed. She was deep in slumber. No wonder she did not make a peep.
I stayed out for some time, and when I saw her body slightly trembling from the cool breeze, I decided that it was time to go back. Gently, I reached my hand out and tapped her cheek. She twitched slightly and finally after several attempts, she groggily opened her eyes. “Hmm… did I fall asleep?” She asked softly while rubbing her eyes.
I nodded to her question and said simply, “Let’s go back.” She bobbed her head several times in agreement. She reached out her hand and grabbed hold of mine as she pulled herself up from the sand.
“Can you give me a piggyback ride?” She asked in a childish manner and stuck out her lower lip in a pout, “I don’t think I can make it back.”
I wanted to say “no”, yet I could not bring myself to refuse her immature behavior. Gritting my teeth and groaning inwardly, I grudgingly nodded to her request. She immediately jumped upon my back without warning. Her unexpected actions startled me. My senses were jolted in caution as my body stiffened.
“Never do something without telling me first,” I advised.
“Okay,” She replied dismissively, taking my words lightly, then whispered as she leaned her head against my shoulder, dozing off, “Thank you, Ray-ie.”
Childish nickname, I muttered to myself. Unbeknownst to me, I let out a small smile at the nickname. Her immature and energetic personality was getting to me.