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I ran down the stairs and through the entrance of the apartment building, out onto the sidewalk. It was now Monday and I was running late to school once again. I was running down the street when I heard a car honk at me. I didn't even acknowledge it at first until I heard a familiar voice calling out my name. I glanced over at the car to see that it was Heeseung.

"Get in!" He calls out to me and I let out a deep breath as I run nover to his car and get inside. He throws a black duffle bag into his backseat and starts to drive down the street. "Late to school?" He asks and I nod.

"Yes." I say and he just laughs as he heads to bring me to school.

"Thank you again. You're a lifesaver." I say as I look out the window.

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We arrive at the school and Heeseung stops in front of the entrance. I look out the window and see Sewon headed our way. I roll my eyes as I open the door and put one of my feet out of the car.

"What do you want, Sewon?" I ask.

She scoffs, "I'm not here for you LiLi." She says before bending down and waving to Heeseung who just looks at the girl. "Nice to meet you. My name is Sewon. What's yours?" She asked.

"Heeseung." Heeseung responds and she smiles. 

"Move." I say, pushing Sewon away a little as I get out of the car and put my backpack on. "Thanks Heeseung. See you." I say, walking away feeling annoyed for some reason.

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I was walking back home when my phone vibrated in my hand. I turned it on to see a notification from Heeseung.

HEESEUNG u good?

ME yeah? why

HEESEUNG u seemed annoyed earlier but idk

HEESEUNG almost seemed jealous

ME why would I be jealous

ME I barely know you

HEESEUNG true

HEESEUNG come over?

ME rn?

HEESEUNG yeah I'll order food for us

ME ok sure I'll come

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I knocked on Heeseung's front door and it didn't take long for the door to open. He stepped out of the way so I could go inside and so I did.

"Wanna watch a movie?" He asked and I nodded. We walked over to the couch and both sat down, this time a little closer than before. Close enough that our thighs were pressed against one another's.

He rested his hand on his thigh, slightly touching my thigh as well due to our closeness. I unconsciously shut my legs tighter together and I heard a soft chuckle come from Heeseung but just ignored it.

"Horror?" He asked and I nodded, actually being a big fan of horror movies. He then put on the nun and we both started watching.

"I'm guessing you're not from here?" Heeseung randomly asks.

"Um yeah I'm from China." I respond and he nods.

"Cool. Do you like it here or there more?" He asks. 

"Both are fine I guess." I answer, feeling not awkward but not entirely comfortable. It had nothing to do with him I think it was more me and my- not great thoughts about him. I didn't think negatively of him but I did think some- dirty things about him sometimes. I couldn't help it, I am a hormonal teenage girl.

"Who was that girl earlier? Sewon?" He said and I felt myself get irritated just at the thought of that girl.

"Yeah, Sewon." I repeat.

"You don't like her, I'm guessing." He says and I nod. "Good, cause I don't like her either, that girl is so fucking annoying." He says and I can't help but laugh. "What? She is." He says, laughing as well. 

He stops laughing and just smiles, "Were you jealous earlier?" He asks and I just slowly blink, unsure if I heard him right or not. 

"You already asked me this." I respond, in an unintentional annoyed tone. 

"So? I'm asking again." Heeseung said with a shrug.

"I wasn't jealous- I was just annoyed." I respond and he just looks back at the television.

"Whatever you say." Heeseung comments and I just don't say anything and go back to watching the movie. Why did he keep bringing this up. It's like he wanted me to be jealous, damn.

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The movie finished and I decided it was time for me to go home since I still had to eat, shower, and get ready for school tomorrow. 

"I gotta go." I tell Heeseung who nods and walks with me to the door. He opens it for me and I walk out of his apartment. He places a hand on my shoulder and sighs before sliding it down my arm. I feel my chest tighten at this action and so I head back home before he could see the effect he had on me. 

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