37. Rebel

69. Rebel

- Jacob -

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In the past few days, I have gotten closer to Natalie more than I expected. She has been visiting me with the excuse of games and studies. The way she was upset about her father’s reaction last week. I thought she will outright shut me down and sit in her room like a good girl. But turns out she is far from a good girl and I love it. More I talk to her, I realize she is a rebel.

“All crime is legal for one hour. What do you do?” I had asked her last evening in hopes she will spill something.

“Jaywalk,” she replied with glee in her eyes.

“You Rebel!!” I chuckle and smack her arm.

“What about you?”

“hmmm… I will probably loiter beneath No Loitering sign.”

That makes her giggle. She has told me many times my jokes are stupid, but I am not backing off as long as she laughs.

Nowadays, it takes a sincere effort to not stare at her. Yesterday, she was wearing shorts. I couldn’t help but admire her strong runner legs. When she hugs me, I bask under the softness I feel ag