The City of Seoul || Bang Chan

✧.* Chapter 21 *.✧

„Here you go." Danbi handed him the ice cream that Chan had picked out minutes earlier.

After spending the whole day binge-watching movies, playing games, and just enjoying each other's company, Chan and Danbi went on a midnight walk and ended up at a convenience store.

„Thank you." Chan lowered his mask and smiled. To decrease the chances of getting recognized, he also wore a cap and had the hood of his jacket pulled over.

They continued to walk for a bit before sitting down on some steps near Han River to finish their ice cream in silence.

"This is one of my favourite spots to relax after a long day," Danbi smiled while her eyes wandered over the glistening surface of the river. It was the first time she showed it to someone other than her brother.

"You are the first person except my brother that I brought here," her voice lowered after their eyes met.

It wasn't the first time, he got lost in them. The warm brown held so many emotions in them whenever their gazes met. Her eyes were lighter than most Korean people, reminding him of a deep honey.

"Thank you for showing me this," he swallowed and turned his head to watch the water again.

His ears burned. Chan was grateful that the darkness hid the red colour. His chest felt tight with emotions.

Danbi felt the same way. She turned her head away to hide the colour on his cheeks.

They couldn't and wouldn't allow to feel anything else than friendship.

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"We walked far," Danbi was surprised to see the time they would need to walk back to her apartment. "Look." She held her phone up for Chan to see. He came closer and looked over her shoulder.

"Oh, we did," He rubbed the back of his neck, eyes big. It would take them over 45 minutes.

Time had flown by while the pair walked and talked. They had stopped by a playground and sat on the swings for a while before Danbi chased him playfully because Chan made a joke.

"Let's call a cap," Danbi opened the app.

It was close to 2 am. And slowly both noticed the tiredness in their bones.

"I have a different idea," Chan gently pulled her towards one of the scooters that were scattered around in the area. „I've always wanted to drive one of these."

She didn't have the heart to deny him that. So, they looked around for the ones with the most battery.
Chan grinned, pushing two scouters next to her.

„Or do you want to ride with me?" He suddenly asked while connecting his phone with the app. Chan looked up and smiled when he noticed her biting the inside of her cheek, unsure. He held out his hand.

„Let us try it,"

Danbi took his hand and took a step closer. He moved a bit back, so she could stand in front of him.

„Do you have enough space?" He asked, his voice lowered. It caused goosebumps to appear on her arms. Danbi didn't trust her voice and only nodded.

The idol used his left food to give them momentum and let them roll a few meters for them to dry it out before going the whole way to her apartment.

„Do you feel comfortable?" Chan asked after stopping.

She nodded and glanced up over her shoulder to him. He smiled under his mask. The whole way to her home she was caged in between his arms.

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„Thank you," Chan suddenly blurt out.

They needed to walk the rest of the way as her home was not within the area of the scooter. After Chan had deactivated it, they started slowly to walk up the hill, their hands constantly brushing.

Danbi looked up to him. „You're welcome."

„Today was fun," Chan grinned beneath his mask when he watched her nod and the corners of her big doe eyes, he grew to adore, crinkling. He knew she was smiling as well.

He wrapped his arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer to his side. Danbi blushed but leaned into his embrace while continuing to walk.

The pair didn't think about the consequences it could have. They simply enjoyed the moment.