wonder | ATEEZ Wooyoung

12

The following week, Wooyoung and I were back at the library but at a different location this time. The 8th floor suddenly felt sacred after what had happened.

Every time we met up, things started off friendly and casual, as if nothing ever happened. But, I always acknowledged the elephant in the room.

"If we hookup, is there going to be aftercare?" I asked.

"I don't know. Usually when I hookup with a girl I dip right afterwards."

"Are you serious?"

"Well, yeah. But I mean, most of the time it's because they kick me out. That's how hookups are."

I looked at him with a sad expression. Why was I going through with this?

"Have you figured out where we were going to do it, then?" I questioned.

"I'll tell you what. Why don't I rent us a hotel room?"

"What? Why?" I asked, completely thrown off.

"I mean, where else would we do it?"

"But, hotel rooms are expensive. Are you expecting me to split the price?"

"No. I got you."

"And you're not going to leave after we're done?"

He laughed.

"No, we can do aftercare. I'll give you the full package too. A movie and some cuddling," he replied.

I couldn't contain my smile. I didn't even care about sex. I just wanted to know what it was like to be held by him.

"Have you rented a hotel room for a girl before?" I asked.

"No, does it look like I'm made of money?"

"Then, why are you renting one for me?"

"Because I know how you are."

"What does that mean?"

"I think you already know."

I guess he was concerned for me since I wasn't someone who liked the concept of hooking up.

"Still. Renting a room for a hookup is crazy."

"Do you want me to or not?"

"Okay." I smiled.

Maybe this was his way of showing he cared.

The semester was nearing the end, and our second to last class consisted of individual projects instead of group projects this time. Of course, I was still a shit presenter even though I had a ton of practice while being the group leader.

And my nerves were only increasing as the class president called almost everyone's name to present besides mine. At the moment, it was Ahn's turn, and I was curious to know what Wooyoung thought of her.

"Wow, Ahn looks really cute today," I said. Honestly, I meant it. I was a bit jealous of her since she had a much nicer face and body than me.

I glanced over to see Wooyoung look up to check her out.

"Eh," he shrugged. I was shocked to say the least. But also a little relieved.

After she finished, it still wasn't my turn and I was dreading going even more. I really didn't want to be last. And I guess Wooyoung noticed how scared I looked, so he told me to look at him when it was my turn to make me feel better.

"I didn't know you were sweet like that," I teased.

"Oh, I just want you to look since I'm going to flip you off."