Strawberry Kisses (bxb)

Chapter 4

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Ye Joon Kim

Walking in, getting surrounded by all the girls?  bet you can't relate. It's been happening to me ever since I went to high school. I don't enjoy it but it never gets old, you know? People misunderstand me for a player because of my looks. It was either ending our friendship or being friends with benefits. I decline that repulsive offer. I don't accept that distraction.

Let me be specific. I naturally attract girls, I don't chase any girls, I have no intentions of being in a relationship for the time being. I'm just often seen with girls and get misunderstood.

I focus on my music. I don't have time for love either. I don't trust anyone, they can be using me for my money. Well, that is at least what my mother had told me. My family is pretty successful. It's annoying how I grab all the attention. Getting swarmed by girls was a different level of irritation. I walked into a classroom with my friends. As their senior, I had to make sure everyone had gotten their roles for their welcoming event.

I looked around and my eyes met with...him...It was the cute boy from the swimming club. Don't get me wrong. I'm not into men. It was just a compliment. Just a compliment. I saw him leaving the classroom. I wanted to talk to him but the girls were just too troublesome and wouldn't move away. I sighed.

I never got his name...I did hear the teacher shout out his name- But...Is it weird I want to hear it from him? Nope. I'm just tired. This day just cannot get any more boring. I pushed past the girls and left the classroom.

"You pushed all the pretty girls away" My friend, Ho-min, whined while walking behind me.

"mn," I just nodded, not really thinking much about it. He scoffed.

While making my way to my locker my eyes locked with Taeil's. His sky blue eyes made me feel a spark within me. I never felt this way before...

Those blue eyes were ocean-strong, swimming with warm sun-lit currents. In his blue eyes, a golden caramel radiated from each pupil as if it were a bright new sun.

I don't know what I felt...But I know I didn't like it...I groaned and walked past him. I brushed off all the thoughts I had and went to my locker. There a white, scented letter and a keychain...

"Bro," Ho-min nudged me. Like I've never gotten gifts and letters before- I frowned and looked at him.

"what?"

"Who was it?~" He chuckled, "What does it say?" He peeked at the letter.

"It just says that it's my secret admirer, Ho-min. Now move away, You're making me feel suffocated."

"Yes, your highness" He winced dramatically and moved away and examined the keychain. I just looked at him blankly.

"Woah no one except me knows that you're really into music. Are you cheating on me Hyung?" He gasped dramatically and I rolled my eyes.

"stop being so dramatic" I crumpled the small letter and threw it inside the bin. (To make it clear- we are not dating. He's just that playful and annoying). I took the keychain and kept it inside my locker. I've never gotten this kind of gifts...

It was usually something expensive, love letters or chocolates. I hate sweets including chocolates. I liked this one...It was unique and...sweet...But how did they know I like music?

A slight vibration from my phone distracted me from my thoughts. I took it out to check who it was. It was Mr. Lee. 'What does this old hag want now?' I thought to myself as I picked up the call.

"Ye Joon, come to my office now," He ordered and I hummed as a reply. I hung up and walked my way to his office.

Test papers? results? will he give me an answer sheet in advance?... Nah- he hates my guts.

I'm not very good at studies. I've been failing my subjects and my parents aren't happy with it at all. I mean- why would they be? They warned me not to get bad grades next time...or they'll take away my instruments.

Mr. Lee 'kindly' offered to help me out, by finding me a suitable tutor. At least he's trying. He had found around 7 tutors but the girls were more interested in me than in studying. He told me he didn't trust me with guys because apparently, I'd "spoil" them.

I let out a sigh.

I knocked on the office door, "come in" Mr. Lee yelled

"Mr. Lee I think it's time you give-" I saw him standing there. He was wearing an oversized turtle neck coffee brown sweater and some white jeans. He was holding his hands behind his back while his innocent sky blue eyes were locked on the ground.

"He is your new tutor," Mr. Lee looked rather proud of himself, "what do you think Ye Joon?"

I was too lost staring at him. Obviously, I did not realize that.

"Mr. Kim?" Mr. Lee tapped my shoulder making me flinch slightly.

I let out a slight groan, "Okay I guess. As long as he won't bring any trouble"

"He's one of the best students," He hit me playfully, "He knows more than you even though you're the senior here!"

Right. I'm the senior. Why am I even being tutored by a junior? Smart? Yeah right- we'll see.

"ok," I said and turned to Taeil who was rather shocked. Damn, he should be happy he's going to even get a chance to be with me. But he looks disappointed. How sad...I reached out my hand to shake it with his. He bowed and shook it.

"I-I'll look forward t-to teaching you, sunbaenim..." He had a soft and soothing tone which made my heart melt. I nodded. Mr. Lee left the office for god knows what reason. He left me alone with this- strawberry.

"c-can you let g-go now?" He said while looking down.

"huh?" I looked at him cluelessly before realizing I was holding his hand for too long. I pulled my hand away quickly and cleared my throat looking away from him.

He bowed to me, "I'll see you around" He said and he made his way to the door. My eyes followed his steps.

"careful-"

He tripped, well almost. I quickly caught him by his waist and pulled him back up. What an awesome move. He was gripping onto my shirt pretty tight. He opened his eyes which immediately met with mine.

I panicked and dropped him. And I immediately regretted it as well.

"ow...why did you drop me?" He grumbled while rubbing his back.

"I...I'm sorry I guess," I mumbled. I helped him stand up.

"it's-" Before he could complete it, I left the office shutting the door a bit loud.

Whatever happened to me. Didn't make me feel good...I had butterflies in my stomach. I went back to my lockers and took my bag. I took a leave notice and went to someplace else. I wanted to take my mind off of him so I decided to do what I like, that was writing songs.

I just could not believe this. This is ridiculous.

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