Sang-Mins pov:
I stand from a distance and admire his beauty, his like an angel. My one and only love, the very first time I saw him I knew I wanted to be close to him. I wanted to know everything he liked, his favorite food, color, place, session, and what his favorite subject was. I wanted to know every single little thing, that's why I'm slowly bringing myself to him.
I would purposely visit the cafe he works at and pretend to buy something even though I hated coffee and sweet drinks. I purposely run into him just so I can say a simple hey and see your cheeks flash red by the sight of me.
I wanted him but, the wall between us his huge to break down.
Despite the invisible barrier, I couldn't resist the pull towards him. It wasn't just his physical beauty that captivated me; it was the way his eyes lit up when he smiled, the subtle nuances in his voice, and the kindness that radiated from him. He was a puzzle I longed to solve, and each encounter only deepened my fascination.
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"There you go again, why don't you just go up to him and give him your number." Mina suddenly appeared next to me, Mina was my supposed girlfriend. It was a family set up thing and both Mia and I didn't like each other she liked girls and I liked guys, she is also better at being a friend then a girlfriend. So for the main time we just pretend to like each other around our families.
"Why would I do that," "because you like him and what's a better of getting to know him than talking on the phone." She stated, i shook my head because talking on the phone was a dumb idea. I didn't want to talk to him over a phone, I want to talk to him while looking at his beautiful eyes.
"I think that's dumb," I told her, "We'll then suit yourself man, just trying to help you." She shrugged her shoulders as she took a bite of her rice ball. I rolled my eyes as I went back to looking over at his table, he looked so joyful around his friends. I could pay millions just see him smile, it's like he lights up my gloomy boring world with his sweet cute smile.
"Want some?" Mina offered me some of her rice cake, "no thank you, I'm actually trying to watch my weight unlike someone." I teased her as I got up, "HEY! I AM NOT FAT!" She shouted as she followed behind me. "You know what, I hope you're little crush never even give you the time of his day!" She exclaimed. "Ha you're very funny Mina." I chuckled.
"Ow!" "why'd you stop!" She cried, "I have a great idea," I turned to face her, "What?" She asked, "I'm going to ask for Hae-Joon to tutor me in chemistry!" "Huh, but you're great in chemistry," she stated, "that doesn't matter, I can pretend to be really bad and have him come tutor me." "We can study in my private dorm and we can build a really strong connection before we go on break!" I elaborated, "and how are you going to convince him genius?" She asked.
"After school today!"
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After school that day, I found myself lingering near Hae-Joon's classroom, nerves tingling in my stomach. Mina stood beside me, a mischievous grin on her face as she watched my plan unfold.
As Hae-Joon exited the classroom, I took a deep breath and approached him. "Hey, Hae-Joon, um... can I talk to you for a little bit?" "Sure?" We followed behind him to his locker and waited for him, "so what do you want to ask?" "Well I've been struggling with chemistry lately. Do you think you could help me out sometime? I heard you're really good at it."
He looked at me, surprise flickering in his eyes. "Oh, uh, sure! I'd be happy to help. When do you want to start?"
I tried to conceal the excitement bubbling within me. "How about on Fridays and Saturdays," I suggested "sure, just tell me when." He smiled as he waved at us and walked away. "Okay!" I waved back.
Mina nudged me, "look at you Mr. Genius." She teased.
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Hae-Joon pov:
Once i walked out the school gates I found Han under the tree unlocking his bike I jumped in excitement, out for believe that Sang-Min just asked me to be his tutor. "Why are you so happy?" Han asked, "Sangmin just asked me to tutor him in chemistry!" I revealed, "really?" "Yes!" I cheered in excitement, I could feel my heart beat faster and faster. "That's great, now you can finally talk to him and get closer," he mentioned. "Oh my gosh you're right!"
On the ride back home I couldn't stop thinking about how it'll be amazing to be with Sang-Min alone in a room. Just the two of us, talking, laughing and studying, I wanted Friday to hurry up and come already.
The anticipation leading up to Friday was almost unbearable. Each passing day felt like an eternity, but finally, the long-awaited moment arrived. I prepared my notes, packed them and was ready to roll, "I'll be off to study mom!" I told her as I ran out the door. As I walked to the bus stop excitement filled my heard, at some point I felt like my heart was going to burst out of my chest.
The bus ride took a great 20 minutes but when I stepped foot outside of the condo accomplices my jaw dropped, it was so fancy it was sure a place were only well of people live at. It was also a gated community so to get in I had to go through the security guard, once that was done I found myself standing outside Sang-Min's door my heart beating faster then before.
I couldn't believe I was here getting ready to tutor my…maybe that word isn't the right term to say. I took a deep breath and I knocked on the door.
The door swung open, revealing Sang-Min with a warm smile. "Hey, Hae-Joon! Come on in," he greeted, ushering me into his immaculate private dorm. The place was adorned with elegant furnishings, creating an atmosphere that felt worlds away from the everyday bustle of school.
"Would you like something to drink?" He offered, "sure I'll take a glass of water please." I said nervously, "feel at home, you can set your things up I'll get the water for you." He said with a warm smile that made my heart flatter.
I set my bag down, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness as I prepared for the study session. As I arranged my notes on the table, Sang-Min returned with a glass of water. The air in the room was charged with an unspoken tension, a palpable connection that seemed to grow stronger with each passing moment.
"Thanks," I said, accepting the glass, our fingers briefly brushing. Sang-Min took a seat across from me, and we delved into the world of chemistry. Yet, our conversations transcended the academic realm, flowing effortlessly from one topic to another.
As the evening progressed, my nervousness calmed down a little. After we hand a little snack it was sadly time for me to go, I didn't want to to go. I wanted to stay here and talk to to him until the sunset, but sadly I couldn't. "It's really dark outside, I can drive you home wait for me here." He said as he ran to his room to grab his jacket, "It's really fine, I can take the bus." I said, "no I insist, I can't let you take the bus in this kind of weather." He remarked opening the door for me.
"If you insist." I smiled and walked out.
The crisp winter air greeted us as we stepped outside. The soft glow of streetlights reflected off the blanket of snow, creating a serene atmosphere. Sang-Min led the way to his car, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth, not just from the heated car but from the company beside me.
As we drove through the winter night, the city lights twinkling like distant stars, our conversation continued seamlessly. It was as if the world outside the car ceased to exist, leaving only the two of us in a bubble of shared moments.
The drive was accompanied by laughter, stories, and the occasional mention of our favorite winter traditions. Sang-Min's genuine smile was contagious, and the more we shared, the clearer it became that this connection was something special.
Eventually, we arrived at my destination. The winter night had cast a magical spell over the city, and the glow of streetlights reflected on the snow-covered streets added to the enchantment. I thanked Sang-Min for the ride, reluctant to part ways.
As I stepped out of the car, the cold winter breeze nipped at my cheeks. Sang-Min rolled down the window, "Take care, Hae-Joon. See you soon?" he said, his voice carrying a warmth that defied the winter chill.
"Definitely," I replied, a smile playing on my lips. I watched the taillights of his car disappear into the night, leaving me standing in the quiet beauty of the winter evening.
To be continued