SEE YOU ▹ EN- n.rk

━ 05

BEFRIEND

Hyun's POV

I opened my eyes and saw Ni-ki typing on his phone. He is sitting on a chair next to the bed so he is basically right beside me. I tapped on his arm to get his attention. He shifted his gaze to me with his eyes widely opened. He stood up putting his phone inside his pocket.

He held my shoulders when I tried to move. "Please, don't move and take a rest." He assisted me as I lay down back to the bed. "You passed out after the incident." he continued and sat back on the chair.

I lowered my head after remembering what happened awhile ago. I fiddled with my hands as I felt cold while shaking. I covered my body with the blanket and Ni-ki noticed it. He held my hands as he stood up, then got his knee on the bed to get closer and pulled me for a hug.

"I– I'm sorry," he apologizes. "I didn't mean to remind you about that. I'm sorry."

"It's okay." I replied to him.

He sat back on the chair to look at me. I glanced at him as I chuckled. He slightly tilted his head wondering why I chuckled all of a sudden. I cleared my throat before speaking.

"I still can't believe that you're the one who saved me. You brought me here last time and that's because I fainted. And today, you saved me from that guy," I grinned while scratching my nape. "I don't know how to thank you for that."

I sighed and stared at Ni-ki. He avoided my gaze and laughed shyly. My eyebrows raised when I saw his ears turning red. I heard him sniffed that made me stop from staring at him.

"I told you that I don't want to see you in here, again. But, I can't blame you as you were the victim." he nodded his head with a little smile on his face.

"You helped me twice. I know I shouldn't ask you this but," I lowered my head and started biting my lips. "Why do I feel like you're being so nice to me? We're not even close."

His actions, I couldn't figure it out myself but I feel like Ni-ki's presence was different from anyone's. It's not heavy and it doesn't bother me. Yet, I'm curious. The way he greets me, the way he glances at me, and the way he acts right now.. feels new. I want to know more about him.

"I want to be friends with you." he said. He stared straight into my eyes. I wanted to break it off but I can't.

He wants us to be friends?

I chuckled with his response. So, he wants a friend? I can be his friend. I hummed and grinned when I saw his reaction. I jolted when he stood up that made the chair move because of his movement. I tittered as I covered my mouth with my clenching fist.

"That's a yes, right?" he asked me excitedly. "Right?"

I laughed because of his facial expression. He looks like a kid who received a gift from his parents as he was smiling widely. I nodded while laughing along with him. He offered me a handshake and I accepted it.