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Chapter 2o ✔️

I was extremely tired half way through my shift the next day. The entire morning was spent with Nathan. I knew it was protocol, getting to know each other, but I didn't have any life in me. I hardly got a wink of sleep the night before, thinking about Seongwoo and Nathan. I was worried and nervous about what I was doing, but at the same time I knew it was too late to turn back. Nathan was my match; there was no way escaping what I knew would happen. My heart ached thinking about it, but I knew I had to be realistic. In the end, I would leave Seoul, I would leave Seongwoo and I would have to return to Erilea and be with Nathan.

But I couldn't bring myself to face the facts. I couldn't bring myself to leave Seongwoo, not after everything that had happened. He had helped me, he had shown me so many new things. I began to see the world differently because of him. He taught me how to dance, and to love it. I had learned to become more confident because of Seongwoo. I became conscious how much I cared about him. He was the only other person who I could be comfortable with, who I could talk freely to without having to worry if what I said would get me into trouble. I smiled to myself as I remembered how he used to make me uncomfortable, yet now it was different. No matter what, I didn't want to leave him.

The bell chimed, waking me up from my thoughts, as a customer walked in. My heart leaped, hoping it was Seongwoo. But it wasn't. My shift was nearly over, and he wasn't here yet. He had asked to see me after work, but he hadn't come all day. A wave of nervousness and worry washed over me, as a horrible thought entered my mind. After I had told him what happened with my family, does he not want to know me anymore? Has he finally come to his senses and realized that I am a complete weirdo, responsible for her mother's death?

I told myself to forget about it, that it was a good thing. At least when I left for Erilea I wouldn't have to worry about him. But at the same time, my heart was full of disappointment, and part of it wished I was wrong, that Seongwoo still wanted to be friends with me. Just as I was getting off from work, I saw him. Happiness filled me, and naturally a smile formed onto my face.

"I thought you weren't going to come." I told him, the fact that he had come making me so cheerful.

"Not a chance. I had to sort some things out, but since I'm here, let's go."

Walking with Seongwoo, I felt at peace. Glad that things were better between us, I followed him to wherever he was taking me. Soon we approached his base, as he liked to call it, and after entering the code, we stepped inside. Seongwoo, who was infront of me, suddenly turned around, almost causing me to fall right into him. He covered my eyes with his hands, and I could hear him smiling.

"What are you doing?" I raised my hands to try to remove his hand from my eyes but failed. Instead, he took my hand in his left hand, whilst his right one was still covering my eyes.

"No complaining. Can I trust you to keep your eyes shut?"

"Why? Come on Seongwoo!"

"Can I trust you to keep your eyes shut?" He repeated, and I knew he wouldn't move his hand until I agreed.

With a loud sigh, I replied, "Yes you can." He slowly moved his hand away, and I knew he was watching me, checking if I would open them. I was half tempted to open my eyes, but a part of me wanted to listen to what he said, just so I could see what he was up to. He took my hand in his other one, so now both my hands were in his. I could feel my cheeks getting warm.

Without saying anything, Seongwoo guided me forward, until I was met with a cool breeze brushing against my skin. I wanted to open my eyes, but I waited until Seongwoo gave me his permission. I almost scoffed inside. I needed permission to open my eyes! This boy was defiantly something, but I didn't mind.