Unusual Romance

Weekend Shenanigans

Chapter 3

It's finally the weekend and I'm so happy! I stretch out in my bed and lie back for a couple of minutes. It feels so good to sleep in. I finally sit up and put my feet onto the floor. My carpet feels plushy and warm. I stand up and head to the bathroom. I sigh as I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror. My black hair is messy and I have dark circles under my eyes. I'm exhausted. It's amazing how tiring school can make a person feel.

I head downstairs and find my mother watching one of her dramas. I think I've seen it before. 'True Beauty' It was a really good one. "Good morning." I sing song.

"Shhhh." She says, swatting her hand at me. I laugh and head to the kitchen. I pour myself a bowl of cereal. As I sit and eat my cereal, I scroll through Facebook. My phone buzzes and I see it's a message from Hannah. I'm surprised she's awake at this time. I usually don't hear from her till at least noon. I open kakaotalk and read it.

Hannah: are you awake? Jinwoo and the others are going to the arcade. we should go.

I laugh.

Nabi: did we get invited? or are we just gonna show up and it'll be a coincidence?

Hannah: you know me being a detective and all. and the second option of course.

I take another bite of cereal. I'm not too big when it comes to video games, but I can't leave Hannah by herself.

Nabi: I'll be ready in 20.

I finish my cereal and head to my room to get ready. What should I wear? The weather is a bit chilly. Winter will be here before I can blink. I decide on sweats and an oversized hoodie. My phone buzzes and I pick it up to see I have a text from Moonbin.

Moonbin: going to the arcade. wanna meet up?

Nabi: sure

Looks like we got an invite after all. We meet in Gangnam and the boys are huddled around this shooter game. Jinwoo and Moonbin are going at it. Moonbin is wearing a pair of black pants and a white t-shirt. The shirt is tucked in. He's wearing a hat over his messy hair. Even when he dresses down, he looks amazing. Jinwoo is wearing a pair of blue jeans and a green shirt with a green and white-collar shirt. His hair is a messy brown and it lies in his face. The game looks like it's getting intense as people start to surround them. Hannah and I watch on the sidelines as they play. Rocky looks around and spots us. He squeezes past others as he approaches us. We wave and he waves back. "Glad to see you guys made it. Nabi, if that's even your real name; you look like that sweater swallowed you. Aren't you hot?" I shake my head, glaring at him. 

"If anyone sounds like they have a weird name. It's you. Rocky." He grins. 

"My name is Park Minhyuk but my friends call me Rocky." I roll my eyes and he nudges me. I take a step back.

"Suck it!" Jinwoo shouts as he jumps in the air, high fiving a bystander in the crowd. Moonbin groans.

"Rematch?"

"Nah." He takes his hat off and runs a hand through his messy hair. He smiles when he sees me and puts his hat back on. He walks over. We are a few feet from each other, and I can feel my face getting hot. Why does he look so good close up?

"Good to see you." He said. I blush, looking at the ground.

"You too." I whisper. He chuckles and Rocky clears his throat. I quickly run a hand through my hair and look at him. "So, what was that game you were playing?" He points at the game.

"Some alien game. I ate shit." Jinwoo jumps on his back.

"Yeah, you did." He said. He shakes him off and Jinwoo jumps down glancing at Hannah. She waves at him, and he waves back. "Hey Hannah." She smiles.