𝓁𝑒𝒶𝓇𝓃 𝓉𝑜 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊 ~ ♡

1. Hidden Admirer.

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Ricky admired as the girl with the long brown hair walked past the window in front of him.
He admired the way her hair reflected the sun above as it moved with the breeze. It looked so soft. No matter how many times she had dyed it, or straightened it, or curled it, no amount of heat damage ever seemed to dull the shine. Ricky's own hair, plagued with years of red dye and bleach, had long forgotten how that felt.
He watched the way her brow furrowed and her eyes squinted trying to avoid as the sun glared directly into them. The way one hand wrapped around her books and the other landed softly above her brow, not directly on it, she wouldn't want to smudge her makeup. Especially not after spending an extra 20 minutes on it before leaving the house.
How her jacket picked up in the wind behind her, adding to her inadvertent grace. It looked as if she was gliding through the wind, not walking against it. The long loose sleeves falling slightly as she moved her arms, switching which one was holding the books.
She was like a scene from a movie.
This wasn't the first time Ricky had found himself admiring her. Every time he came to the studio she was always there. But it's not like he was complaining. This time, as he observed each and every detail of her he could see before she left his field of vision, he was crouched tying his shoe and she had just walked past the window of the practice room he was in. Had she even noticed his gaze? Would she ever know how he watched her? How he paid attention to even the smallest of actions? Would he want her to?

"Okay, a 5 minute water break and then everyone back here, we still need to perfect this part of the choreography." The group behind Ricky groaned and listened to their leader as he clapped to gain their attention. "Luckily..." Hanbin sighed back dragging out the last vowel, "If we keep at this pace we might, might! Be finished by the end of today." The group gave back a sarcastic cheer as they stuck together and laughed between themselves, making their way to their water bottles lined up against the back of the room. Ricky stood up from where he was crouched tying his lace. "Hey Ricky?" Hanbin called. He hummed and nodded in response giving the elder a polite smile, widening his eyes as a sign of attentiveness. "Nice work today. I can see your improvement." Hanbin patted him on the shoulder and gave him a warm smile in return.
Ricky had always been one of the quiet ones in the group. Yes, he joined in with the others and cracked jokes here and there, but he could also be serious when he needed to be. And right now, if he was going to make a successful debut, he needed to be. He kept more to himself some days, and in a group of extroverts, Hanbin could sympathise. He understood his attitude to his work immediately and respected his dedication. He wouldn't say he kept an extra eye on Ricky, but he did feel that he would know if he was uncomfortable, and he was yet to do so.
"Ah, thank you." Ricky replied lowering his head. He was never the best at receiving compliments, but he guessed he would have to get used to it, especially after debut. "I'll try my best to get this part down."
"You're doing great. Now go rest for a sec, you deserve it." The leader said as he began to walk away.
"Thank you... Oh actually, hyung?" He stopped and turned.
"Yeah?"
"Is it okay if i run to the bathroom a second?"
"Of course! Make it quick though!" Hanbin said pulling a straight face and waving his pointer finger at him jokingly. Ricky chuckled as he jogged to the door and left the practice room, closing it behind him.