our summer [soobin]

the 'lotte tower' guy

The first time I met you, I thought you were the most handsome boy in the world; for me, this is what you were. 

It was the beginning of summer school and I was half asleep in my seat near the window. My head was towards the open window where the wind come through being a pure bliss for my sweaty face. The familiar buzzing of the fan which was still turned on entered my ears. The whole class was in a sweet commotion as if something might happen every second. And so it was. 

A knock on the door, and you entered. You were so tall that you had to tilt your head not to hit the door frame. The teacher told you to present yourself to the whole class. You were such a shy boy, that almost sympathized with you. 

Your name was Choi Soo-bin. You liked reading and bread. The teacher told you to take a sit, and how the only empty seat was near me, you put the bag near the desk. I was still with my face towards the window. I felt a  little stabbing in my arm, and I heard the teacher's voice shouting at me, and the class laughing, except you. I raised my head, put my round glasses on, and began to write fanatical what was written on the board, forgetting that you were next to me. 

The bell rang, half of my classmates went out, and the other half were at my desk. It was then that I realized you were standing next to me. There were too many people for me so I took my book and quit the classroom and headed to the library, the only safe place far from people. 

A big blue book was standing right on the last row of shelves. I tried to grab it, but I was too short. I was about to bring a ladder, but I felt someone behind me, and I saw a long hand grabbing the book I wanted. I turned and saw you, the new boy.

You handed me the book and you almost left, if I didn't catch your school uniform and stopped you.

"T-thank you", I said with a little voice.

Your body was facing mine when you patted my head gently. And then you left.

I was surprised by your reaction and stood like that for several minutes before I went to another class.

- end of chapter 1 -

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unknown words: lotte tower - the highest building in South Korea