Cold to Love // Wang Yibo FF

seventeen.

The both of you walk out of the restaurant hand in hand. You feel so bloated after dinner and decide to talk a walk before you send Mina home. You look up to the sky to see the stars shining and snow falling down. Everyone will be back to school in a week's time and you're definitely not prepared for it.

"School is starting next week," Mina said, breaking the silence.

You hummed in response and the both of you sit on a bench. You see Mina swinging her legs, probably to distract herself from the silence.

"Would you be my girlfriend?" you blurted out.

Mina turns to you with widen eyes. She cleared her throat and bit the inside of her cheek.

"It's okay if you don't want to," you said and try to put on a smile.

"Don't go making decisions for me."

You nodded and waited for her answer.

"I will be your girlfriend," she said shyly.

You let out a sigh of relief and pull her into a hug. You caress her head and feel her arms wrapping around your waist.

"Sometimes your nearness takes my breath away; and all the things I want to say can find no voice. Then, in silence, I can only hope my eyes will speak my heart."

She hits you softly on the chest, "So cringy! Did Jay teach you some cheesy quotes to say?"

You chuckle and hug her tighter.

"Let's go home now," you said and stands up before Mina pulls you back down.

"Noo, a little longer please? I want to be in your embrace still," she said and pouted.

"Clingy," you said and sits back down.

She giggles and hugs you again.

~

The sound of your alarm wakes you up from the freezing sleep you had. One month of vacation really went by in a speed of light but now you'll have something to look forward to. A certain someone.

You put up a smile and walk into your bathroom to prepare yourself. You put on your uniform and said goodbye to your parents. You walk out of door and is surprised to see Yibo waiting at your front gate. You quietly sneak down and slowly open your front gate.

"Boo!" you jumped into his view.

Yibo just stared at you expressionless. You chuckle and pats his arm awkwardly, feeling embarrassed in your attempt to scare him.

"Close your eyes," he says.

You raise your eyebrows and just do as he says by closing your eyes. A few moments later, you feel something soft and fluffy snug on your neck. You open your eyes to see a lavender coloured knitted scarf. You hold onto the scarf and smiles.

"Thank you," you say and pecks his lips.

You could see Yibo's cheeks flushed in pink on his pale skin. The both of you walk hand in hand to school and you've never felt happier to go to school.

You walk into the classroom to see Namjoon and Yoseob arguing.

"How many times have I told you to not touch my things?" Yoseob yelled.

Yibo walk in moments later and stand beside you. You push him forward and motions him to the two who are arguing. He shakes his head and walks to his seat. You roll your eyes at him and make your way to the arguers.

You see a broken pair of spectacles on the floor.  Yoseob huff and went back to his seat and slams the table. Namjoon was staring at the broken pieces without saying anything. You squat down and holds onto his hands.

"It was his favourite pair," Namjoon mumbled.

You caress his hands, "Hey, it's okay.You can get him a new one. A same pair if you would like. I'm sure he'll be more than happy to be gifted new ones." 

Namjoon nodded and takes a broom to sweep the broken glass. The teacher entered and the both of you went to your respective places.

After what seem like forever, it was lunch time. Namjoon had told you that he would be getting a new pair for Yoseob during lunch and not to wait for him. All of you got to the cafeteria and queued up for the food.

"Today's special menu is pizza!" you beamed trying to enlighten the mood.

You wanted to ask Yibo for help but you know he won't be so enthusiastic about it. You look over at Yuju and Jay who were busy with one another. You roll your eyes and link your arms with Yoseob.

"Come on, don't dread on the past. I'm sure Namjoon is disappointed about what happened as well."

You heard Yoseob let out a sigh as he places his lunch order.

You take your tray and walk over to your group of friends. Usually Namjoon and Yoseob would be the talkative ones but not today.

"Baobei," you said and try to hold on to your laughter as you know only one person knew the meaning for it.