That bench by the pool (Daerin)

Complication

Haerin:

I never thought about it that way. I never thought the thoughts that ran through my mind on Saturday night. But I believe them. They are my true feelings. I smiled as my feet took me to school. It felt like I wasn't walking, only my feet were. My mind was in a different world, for I finally understood myself. But would my lover?

Danielle:

As I entered the classroom, I could see Haerin already seated. A truly rare sight. Something seemed different about her. She was daydreaming out the window. I guess some things never change. I dropped my messenger bag next to my desk and took my seat next to her.

"Morning", I said, earning a look from Haerin.

"Oh, yeah...morning"

"You seem a little different today" I reached out my hands and cupped them around her face looking deeply into her eyes.

Haerin:

I could feel my cheeks heat rapidly. Would she notice? I looked back at her unsure of what to say.

"Yeah, why wouldn't I be?", I replied.

She brought her face closer to mine.

"Hmmmm...yeah I guess you seem fine...let me know if anything is bothering you okay?"

She pinched my cheeks and then retrieved her hands to her lap.

"Yeah, always", I replied.

Throughout the lesson I could hardly hear or rather understand anything the teacher said or wrote on the board. My mind was too occupied with thoughts about Danielle. Does she have a boyfriend? No she would tell me. But does she like girls? What does she think of me? What does she feel for me? My cheeks heated up again. I brought my hands up and slapped them lightly as if it was a punishment. Danielle noticed the action and looked over with a confused expression. I only smiled sheepishly at her.

Danielle:

The school day came to an end and as I wheeled out my bike alongside Haerin. I felt her stiff presence. It was on my mind for the whole day and I tried to brush it away but something just felt different about her. I thought about it but my mind mind ended up drifting somewhere different and couldn't focus on the subject.

"You want a ride today?, I asked Haerin

We lived in complete opposite directions and and so I would usually just ride home myself while haerin would walk her way but occasionally I would give Haerin a ride and then return to my usual route back to my house. We would have extra time that way to talk a little, just the two of us. There was little time in-between breaks and the cafeteria was just way too noisy.
"No its fine...uh...I'll just walk"

"You sure?"

"Yeah, really"

"Okay then, see you tomorrow"

"Yeah"

I turned my bike back to the right direction and climbed on, picking up the pace while moving the pedals. Just as I turned the corner, a figure popped up too close into my view.

"WOAH WATCH OUT", the words immediately came out of my mouth.

"I tried to swerve my bike and as a result ended up on the rocky pavement, a sharp pain felt on my knee"

"Oh my god! Are you okay!?"

I heard the familiar voice and tilted my head up to confirm the person in mind. Yeonjun looked at me with a concerned expression. On my knee could be seen a slight scrape mark.

"Huh, yeah just a little scrape", I said while waving my hand away.

"Stay here, I'll be back in two minutes.

"No wai-"

He was already gone. And just as promised, He returned 2 minutes later with a first aid kit in hand.

"Gee, no need for that, a bandaid will do", I laughed.

"You sure?", He looked serious.

I nodded as he handed me what I requested.

"Funny thing, I was actually meaning to talk to you about something", He said, watching me closely as I applied the bandaid.

"Sure, what is it?", I replied.

"Danielle, I don't know how to say this and I stop myself from doing so everytime I see you but I think I should just stay it now.

"Danielle, I like you"