Sweet hug| Lee Jeno

21

It was finally the end of the day, the sound of the bell never sounded sweeter. "Okay class your projects should be in by tomorrow. Class dismissed." Chaewon was the first to leave and run out of the class. "Chae!" Oh no. Why does he have to call me now?
"Uh yeah?"
She watched as Jeno came closer, the sun making his honey kissed skin pop more. He never looked more ethereal.
"Can we get boba? If you're free."

What is wrong with this guy today? He never asks me out for boba. "Um I-I mean it's honestly up to you haha-"
"So it's a yes."

Chaewon sighed harshly as she tried to pick an outfit to wear. "You'll look fine Chae." Jisung rolled his eyes, closing her wardrobe. "But what if he doesn't like it?"
"It's a boba date. Not the met gala."
"Date-"
A loud car honking was heard outside, indicating that Jeno had arrived. "Well, that's your boyfriend so bye."

The pattering of her feet gained his attention and put his phone away. "You look nice." That damn eye smile. "Thanks. You look good too."
The car ride was very quiet, the mumbling of the radio made it less awkward. "So, how have you been?"
"Stop talking like we don't know each other Jeno. We've been friends for years."
He looked down for a split second before turning his focus on the road again.
"Sorry. I hope we become close again."

The boba cafe was fairly quiet. The wooden tables and fairy lights added a more aesthetic feeling. "Why the sudden invite?" Chaewon asked, the question catching him off guard. Jeno pushed out a laugh. "Why? Can I not invite my friend for boba."
Chaewon continued to stare at the boy which meant give me your real answer.

"Ok fine fine. I thought I hurt you when I told you to not tell people about what happened so I want to make it up to you."
Now it was Chaewon's turn to be confused.
It was silent, not one of them speaking.
After a little while, they fell into a comfortable conversation.

"Then I pushed him because he really annoyed me- sorry." A phone rang, Jeno's phone. Chaewon couldn't really see the contact name but she did see a heart.
He looked up to meet her eyes, she looked disappointed. Will he pick up?"
"It's fine, you can answer it." She said with a small smile, but he knew she didn't want him to.