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"Oh! I forgot to tell you that Junkyu asked me if you're with me because he can't reach you," Seungyoon hyung said. "I told him that you left your phone,"

Yes. I forgot to bring my phone when I went out with Seungyoon hyung. I forgot that I'm charging my phone before. Seungyoon didn't contacted me when he arrived because he came to my place to use the toilet before we go out that's why I forgot.

"Oh. Okay. I'll text him," I said. I get out from the car. "Thank you for today, hyung,"

"No problem. Thanks for accompany me," Seungyoon said.

After Seungyoon drove away, I walked toward my studio apartment. I was so surpassed when I saw someone is sitting in front of my door, hugging his knees. Who's that? I'm actually quite scared. What if it's a bad guy or a robber or a killer? I walked slowly approaching my door. Wait! This guy looked familiar. It's Jihoon.

"Yah. Park Jihoon," I called his name softly. He raised his face. Why he's here? And why he looked like this? Is he okay?

"Oh? Hyunsuk-ie," he said.

"What are you doing here? Get up. Come in. You're freezing," I said. Trying to help him get up by pulling his freezing hands. How long he has been here? I opened my door widely to let Jihoon come inside as well.

"Where have you been? I can't reach you," he said. "I can hear your phone ringing in here but you didn't answer my call,"

"I forgot to take my phone with me. I was out with Seungyoon hyung. How long have you been here?" I asked. "Seungyoon hyung have told Junkyu that I left my phone at home. You didn't ask Junkyu?"

"I did ask him and he said that he can't reach you as well. He gave me your address," he said. I turned on the light in my living room.

"Come in," I said. I walked toward my room to get my phone. There's a lot of notifications on my phone. I searched for Junkyu's message.

-I told Jihoon your address and acting like you're lost or something so he'll be worry

-You are welcome

I mentally slapping my forehead. What the hell is this kid thinking?

-He's waiting outside for hours you stupid

I replied him. I walked toward the kitchen to make something warm for Jihoon.

"Is hot choco is okay for you?" I asked. He just nodded. My heart breaks when I see his face. He looked really tired and cold. I gave him the hot chocolate and a blanket. "Why are you waiting outside like that?"

"I just fell asleep while waiting," Jihoon said trying to smile at me. "You said that you're out with Seungyoon sunbae? Where did you guys went?"

"He asked me to accompany him for a movie. Because Jinwoo hyung can't come with him," I said. "I'm so sorry. Junkyu pranked you,"

"Well. He always disliked me tho. So I don't really mind," he said. "And I'm willing to wait for you too,"

"Don't do that ever again. You don't know how scared I am seeing you like that," I said. "Junkyu will be dead the next time I see him,"

"Don't be mad. I'm sorry that I fell asleep in front of your house. I really didn't mean to. I'm sorry, okay?" he said. I can feel that my tears are falling. "Hey. Hey. Don't cry,"

Jihoon put the mug on the table and wiped my tears with his thumbs. His hands are quite warm now because he's holding the mug just now.

Sometimes my heart trembled a little

"But I made you wait that that. You must've been out there for hours. Why did I left my phone? Why did Junkyu pranked you? Why did you waited there like that?" I asked. My tears still wont stop falling. Jihoon who's still cupping my face with both of his hands keep on wiping away my tears with his thumbs. Suddenly he giggled. "And what's so funny about it?"

"I didn't expect that you'll cry like this. Your cool image doesn't suit this you," Jihoon said.

"You said I'm cool?" I asked.

"Yeah. You're really looked cool and fashionista," Jihoon said. "But in reality you're really cute and clumsy. I can't believe this adorable creature is actually my friend,"

Friend. Yeah. Friend. Hearing that word making my tears stop coming out. I'm back to the reality. Why would I cry over a thing like this? Just because I feel bad that he has to waited outside in this cold weather for hours? Really, Choi Hyunsuk?

"Oh. You've stopped crying," Jihoon said.

"I didn't cried," I said.

"Sure. Sure. I didn't see any tears. I didn't wipe away any tears," Jihoon said playfully. "Ah! How about your report?"

"What report?" I asked.

"I heard it from Doyoung that you have to prepare a report for one of your class. And he said that you're quite struggling with it," he said. I tried to recall any report I'm struggling to prepare. Oh! The one I just submitted today. It took me a whole week to prepare the report.

"Ah! I just submitted it today before went out with Seungyoon hyung," I said.

"So. You're free now?" Jihoon asked.

"Well I didn't have any assignments from today's class," I said.

"Can I sleepover? It has been days I didn't spend my nights chatting with you," he said. What? He realized about it? And he did it on purpose? For what? Is it because of the report? Really? "I really want to contact you but I afraid if I bother you doing your report,"

"You should just call me tho. Talking to you make me less stressed," I said. I let out a sigh before mumbled. "I was waiting for you to contact me first,"

"Did you said anything?" Jihoon asked.

"No. Nothing," I said. "Are you hungry? Want me to make you something?"

"Ramyeon.. Do you have any?" Jihoon asked. "I want something with soup,"

"Alright. Wait here," I stood up and walked toward the kitchen to prepare the ramyeon. After we eat and chatting for a while. Well. Not really a while. It's nearly 1 am when I glanced at the clock.

Jihoon yawned for a few times already. But he keep on talking. Telling me about his day today. About how his classes today. About how he got panicked when I didn't answered his calls. About how Junkyu acted to fool him. I just listen to everything he's telling.

"I'll prepare a place for you to sleep," I said. I remember that I have a thin mattress in my cupboard. Before I could stand up, Jihoon pulled my hand. Kind of forcing me to sit back. Jihoon then lay his head on my laps.

"I'll just take a nap for a while. I have an assignment to be submitted tomorrow morning," he said.

"Why are you keep chatting with me when you have an assignment to do?" I sighed.

"I just missed talking to you. Talking to other people is no fun anymore," Jihoon said. Will you say the same if Mashiho is back here? I don't think so. I ran my fingers through his soft hair while caressing his head it gently.

I can hear his soft snores after a few minutes. I still feel bad that he waited for hours outside. And now he's here with me. I'm still playing with his hair. I like this feeling. Having him so close to me. My heart fells full. Can time just stop? I want to stay like this forever.

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