Fiction: Group 4
I turn to look at him, and that’s when he kisses me.
Aaron
She puts her arms around me, wrapping me tight. So after all, I am not only having a crush
on her; it’s not a one-way road, but two-way.
After a period that seems like forever, we break apart, and we laugh. She sniffs and hugs me so
tight I don’t think I can even breathe. But I don’t care.
When we break apart again, she says,‘Call me when you’re there, ok? I’m going to miss you.’And
she hits me lightly with a fist.
‘Of course.’ I hesitate, and continue.‘You know, I didn’t think you would like me.’
‘Oh, why?’ she answers.
‘You know, you’re so independent, strong and determined. I didn’t think you would like a
guy like me.’
‘That’s where you’re wrong,’ she says, slapping me on my shoulder.
Linda
‘Hey Aaron.’
‘Hey.’
It is nice to hear his voice, it’s like music in my ears.
‘How’s life in England?’
‘Good.’
‘Do you miss my egg tarts?’
‘To be frank that’s not the thing that I miss the most.’
‘Then what is?’ I ask.
‘You, silly.’ My cheeks are warm, and my mouth curls up unconsciously.
‘Hey, do you remember when you talked to me about the conflicts in Hong Kong?’
‘Yeah.’
‘I know how to answer now.’
‘Ok, tell me,’ he answers, sounding agitated.
‘That’s because nowadays people have stopped smiling at the simplest things.They want
things that are bigger and better all the time without taking the time to smile at one another, and love
their family and friends, especially in a fast-growing region like the Pearl River Delta. It’s like they take
their relationships for granted.They focus on their phones and computers and work without realizing
the importance of love in life.They stopped
smiling
all the time. But this, my love, can be solved with
time, so don’t worry.’
‘Wow… still the smart one, aren’t you? So, what about you?Will you stop smiling at me?
Will you take me for granted?’
The answer doesn’t even need to be processed by my brain.
‘Never.’
