Can't Win

The Date

Kim Yi Cheol POV:

It was math and Minho was sitting next to me. We were taking a test. "So, Minho, are you free today?", I asked.

"Yes, why?", he asked.

"No it's just that you're always so busy", I said.

"No talking", said our sub, as she went back to her desk. She and I had some tea like drama tea. Everyone knows about what she does. Like her husband and her got a divorce and the entire city knows, because she threw a party that she was free from the devil.

"So, what are you going to do?", I whispered.

"Well, I might go home and help my mom or dad with some work", he whispered back.

The sub walked over to our desk. "I said no talking", she said sternly.

"I'm not cheating", I defended.

"Well, that's not what it looks like", she said, slowly losing her patience.

"Of course you'd know what cheating is", I said, as she gave me a look. "Ask your husband".

"Damn. That's what makes you hot", whispered Minho, so the sub couldn't hear. I blushed.

It was lunch time and I think this was the moment to ask him. "What should I do?", I asked, everyone else, since Minho was with 3rcha.

"Say, Hi Minho. Let's date or something and do it", said Seungmin.

"But", I said.

"You're just stalling", said Felix.

"Yah, just go!", pushed Jeongin.

"Okay", I said, as I tried to stop my heart from fluttering. I walked up to Minho who was chatting with Chan, Changbin, and Han. "Hey Minho", I said.

"Hey", he said.

"So, do you want to go to the cafe later today?", I asked.

"Sure", he said, looking into my eyes.

Before leaving, I said. "It's a date". I saw him blush and I smiled. I saw Changbin, Chan, and Jisung fangirling at the sight.

I was so excited for the date. I quickly went home after school and got on good clothes. I went to the cafeteria and waited for him. A few minutes later, the handsome guy came in with another girl who was talking to him.

"Hey Yi Cheol", said Minho, as the girl followed. "This is Seolhyun. Seolhyun, this is Yi Cheol, introduced Minho.

"It's nice to meet you", she said, as she shook my hand. I shook her hand back.

"So how do you know Minho?", I asked.

"Well, we were friends at a tutoring class. I'm also new to the area", said Seolhyun.

"I bumped into her and thought she could tag along too", said Minho.

They both began talking, as our food arrived. Was I not clear that it was a date? Maybe he didn't hear it? But he was blushing and not to mention Changbin, Chan, and Jisung were teasing him. It's just like before. Seeing them laugh together was disturbing in my heart because I like the guy. It's not her fault anyway.

"I guess I should go home", said Seolhyun. It was already 9:00 PM. They talked for hours. I just listened to it.

We all walked out of the cafe. I was going to go on the bus, until Minho stopped me. "Let me go with you", he said.

"You should help Seolhyun get on the subway. She's new here. Plus, I've been on the bus many times", I said. I looked at Seolhyun. "Bye, I hope to meet you again". Just not when I'm on a date.

I waited for the bus and soon went home. "So how was it?", asked my grandmother. "He saw one of his friends and so she crashed the date and we didn't talk much. They both talked for hours".

"Ugh", my grandma groaned.

"We were expecting a juicy story", said Jisoo.

"Oh, I got a phone call about what you did to the sub during math", said my grandmother. "You should've known better".

"I know I'm-", I began.

"You should've brought up the fact that she only married her husband for money and once he lost his job she got one to pay for herself only", said my grandmother.

"I know. I was thinking about asking Minho out. Her homewrecked life didn't come to mind", I said, as I walked upstairs.