Locker no.1 // Jake Sim 심재윤

Confession

"Can you wait for me at the lockers after school?"

Jake suddenly blurted out,as I was about to go to class.

"Sure."

Casually replying,I didn't give much thought about it.

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After school

My last lesson ended a little later than usual.

Brisk walking,I had quickly reached my locker as the hallways were mostly empty by now.

Jake was already there,closing his locker.He must've have finished packing his stuff.Good thing I wasn't that late,if not he might have thought I left.

"Sorry,class ended late."

I panted,catching my breath as I opened my locker to put my books inside.

"I thought you left already."

He laughed,watching me fumble with my books as I try to pack them in a hurry so I wouldn't keep him waiting.A few fell out of my hands and dropped onto the floor.

"Why'd you tell me to wait?"

I asked as he help pick up my books,passing it to me one by one.

"I have something that I want to say to you."

Placing the last book in,I closed my locker,finally done packing.

"And what is it?"

I put on the lock,focused on my locker and not getting the hint.

"I like you."

He straightforwardly said.

My hands stopped.The lock made a final click,indicating that it was locked.

Did I hear things right?He likes me too?

A sigh could be heard from behind,a pinch of sadness.

"I like you.But I know you probably only see me as a friend.Even so, I thought I should be honest and confess how I truely feel.You don't have to say anything-"

Turning around,I leaned in for a peck on his lips,cutting him off midway.

Lost for words as I pulled away,his lips parted,mouth hanging,slightly open.

His puppy eyes widened at me,trying to process everything.

No words were spoken but he knew what I meant when I smiled back at him.

Without hesitating,he went in for another kiss.His lips matched perfectly with mine,like a jigsaw puzzle.Both hands at my waist,he pulled me closer,deepening the kiss.

Our eyes shut closed as the thrill and excitement took over us.Softly biting on my lips,he wasted no time,increasing the pace yet remained gentle.

The quiet serenity was so peaceful and calm as we melted into each other's arms,enjoying the moment.Soft smacking sounds escaped from our lips,as adrenaline rushed throughout my body.

We finally pulled apart to catch our breathes,heavily panting as my cheeks heated up.

The light that reflected from the lockers shone upon us,creating a spotlight,like a magical scene from a fairytale.

"So..."

He spoke,still panting.

"Would you like to be my girlfriend?"

"Of course."

I immediately answered,smiling brightly.

He leaned closer again,wanting to continue from where we left off but a sudden flash of light made the both of us turn to the side.

"Shit,I didn't turn off the flash."

A voice mumbled.

"Stupid!You ruined the moment."

Someone whisper shouted.

"Both of you hush.They might hear us."

Another said.

"Well,you're talking too."

Someone refuted.

"All of you just keep quiet."

"I'm pretty sure they already heard us."

We looked towards the direction of voices,seeing the familiar figures through the reflections of the lockers.

"See,they're staring at us."

Heeseung came out of their hiding spot,evidently standing in front,pointing at the two of us.

A hand yanked him down,causing him to yelp as he fell.

"Now,they surely know we're watching!"

A pair of hands could be seen raised,which quickly disappeared as someone hit him.

"Don't raise your hands,they can see you too!"

The bickering continued,behind the lockers,volume getting louder.

"Shall we continue in the janitors closet?"

Jake whispered into my ear,one hand loosening his tie as he wiggled his eyebrows,biting on his lips.

I gave him a light smack on his arm,flustered as he chuckled.

Hand slipping into mine,intertwining,he smiled at me before pulling me away from the lockers,heading elsewhere.

Finally,the moment you were waiting for has come.Took them long enough.

I'm not good at writing scenes like this so I hope it wasn't too cringey.Also,we have 1 more chapter left.