Raegan gazed up at him with determination. “I’ve had feelings for you for a really long time.”
“For how long?”
“Ten whole years.”
“What… What do you mean…” Mitchel, usually so good with words, suddenly found himself stammering at Raegan’s revelation.
He was utterly astonished. Had Raegan actually said she liked him for ten whole years?
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Raegan felt a little embarrassed. She was an introvert and always kept her feelings to herself, especially when it came to matters of heart. If it weren’t for Mitchel’s selfless rescue and heartfelt confession of his feelings, she would have kept this secret buried inside her.
“I Like you…” Raegan glanced down, fiddling with her fingers as she finally let it out. “Mitchel, I’ve liked you in silence for ten years. You’ve always been the one in my heart.”
Everything seemed to freeze at that moment.
To Mitchel, the surrounding noise faded into a distant hum. Raegan liked him for ten whole years.
Mitchel, momentarily forgetting about his injuries, tried to sit up quickly but was met with sharp pain. He hissed in pain.
In a panic, Raegan pushed him gently back down, urging, “Stay still! Are you okay? Do we need to get a doctor?” Anxiety and concern were evident on her face, her hand reaching out to press the button and call for the doctor.
Mitchel stopped Raegan by clutching her hand. “Raegan…”
Despite his pain, he didn’t pay heed to his injuries. His mind was a whirlwind of shock.
“Was it really me you had liked starting from ten years ago?” He was in disbelief, afraid that he had misheard or he was simply having illusions. “Could you pinch me? Am I dreaming?”
His excitement was evident, drawing Raegan’s hand to his face for a hit to confirm the reality himself. “It’s no dream!” he exclaimed.
Raegan was amused by his reaction, beaming. She felt an overwhelming tenderness. Seeing this side of Mitchel, surprised and bewildered, was a delightful contrast.
Raegan’s voice, gentle and sweet, carried her confession. “Mitchel, I’ve had feelings for you for a long span of time!”
Mitchel’s face showed more emotions than ever before, di
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splaying a blend of joy and astonishment. “When was that exactly?”
Raegan’s face fell as she recalled the past. “Remember me asking if you’d ever been to Tenassie?”
“Yeah.” Mitchel did recall. It was on their way back from paying respects to her grandmother.
He gave it some thought but confirmed he had never visited Tenassie.
However, with Raegan mentioning it again, he started to piece things together. “Did our paths cross there?”
Raegan confirmed with a nod, “Back then, I was attending middle school in Tenassie. My grandmother had no means of income, and my uncle wasn’t dependable. To ease my grandmother’s financial strain, I dedicated myself to my studies in hopes of earning scholarships. The school recognized my efforts, rewarding me with scholarships for three years and covering all my tuition and boarding expenses. Yet, this generosity from the school sparked envy among some fellows. One Friday, on my way back to my grandmother’s house, they confronted me on the road. Despite being outnumbered, I stood my ground and defended myself with a brick.”
This memory was vivid in Raegan’s mind. She had only one thought at that moment. Showing weakness would only invite more bullying. She was determined to stand strong and show them she was no pushover.