Under the Same Umbrella ☔ : A Tale of Love

Chapter 7: Noeul's Reflections

Noeul,'s mind swirling with thoughts of the encounter at the bus stop.

Despite the bustling atmosphere of the university and the excitement of the upcoming dance program, his thoughts kept drifting back to Boss.

As he attempted to focus on his studies, the image of Boss's kind smile and gentle touch lingered in his mind, making it difficult to concentrate.

Even the practice sessions for the dance program with his friends failed to capture his attention as he found himself lost in a haze of daydreams.

Donut: "Hey, Noeul, what's up? You seem a bit off today. Everything okay?"

Noeul: *smiling faintly* "Oh, it's nothing, just feeling a bit bored and tired, that's all."

Aya: "But you're usually so energetic! You don't seem like yourself today."

Chanya: "Yeah, we miss your usual lively self."

Noeul: *still smiling* "I'm fine, really. Just need a little break, I guess."

Afterward, everyone left Noeul alone to rest and returned to practice, but Forth stayed behind, sensing that there was another matter at hand....

Forth: *leaning in* "Come on, Noeul, spill the beans. What's really going on?"

Noeul: *avoiding eye contact* "It's nothing, really."

Forth: *persistently* "Noeul, you're terrible at lying. Tell me what's going on."

Noeul: *sighing* "Okay, okay... I met this guy at the bus stop..."

Forth: *excitedly* "Ooh, a guy? Tell me more!"

Noeul: *blushing* "Well, he helped me, and..."

Forth: *teasing* "And then?"

Noeul: *smiling sheepishly*
"And then, I don't know... He made me feel something.
I just can't seem to get him out of my mind lately."....

Then Noeul gave a concise explanation of the events that unfolded at the bus stop.

Forth: *raising an eyebrow* "Hmm, sounds like you've got a little crush, Noeul."

Noeul: *blushing* "What? No, it's not like that..."

Forth: *teasingly* "Oh, come on, Noeul! You're practically smitten!"

Noeul: *sheepishly* "Okay, maybe a little..."

Noeul: *shrugging* "I'm not sure if it's just infatuation or something more."

Forth: *patting Noeul on the back* "Well, whatever it is, I'm here for you, buddy. And I'll be sure to tease you mercilessly about it."

Noeul: *laughing* "Thanks, Forth. I appreciate it."

Forth: "Well, I hate to break it to you, buddy, but I think the feeling's mutual."

Noeul: *eyes widening* "What? How do you know?"

Forth: "The way you depicted his kindness and actions implies that he might also have developed a liking for you. And also You're so adorable and pretty, Noeul. I'm sure he can't resist you."

Noeul: *smiling shyly* "Thanks, Forth. But what do I do now? I can't seem to concentrate on anything else."

Forth: *laughing* "Welcome to the world of crushes, my friend! Just go with the flow and see where it takes you.
So, are you going to see him again?"

Noeul : "Maybe I can meet him since he mentioned I could return the jacket tomorrow."

Forth: "Now come on, let's go to practice. We've got some dancing to do!"

Noeul: *nodding* "Yeah, let's do it!"

As night fell and the Noeul's room grew quiet, Noeul found himself alone with his thoughts once more.

With each passing hour, the memories of that morning at the bus stop replayed in his mind like a vivid movie, each scene etched into his memory with striking clarity.

He recalled the way Boss's eyes had met his own, the warmth of his smile, and the gentle touch of his hand.

Lost in the sea of his thoughts, Noeul couldn't help but wonder about the significance of his encounter with Boss.
Was it merely a chance meeting, or was it the start of something more profound?

As he tossed and turned in bed, his heart weighed heavy with uncertainty, longing for the day when he would see Boss again and perhaps uncover the answers to the questions that plagued his mind.

Anticipation

Noeul awoke with butterflies fluttering in his stomach, his thoughts immediately consumed by the anticipation of seeing Boss again.

Remembering Boss's request to return the jacket, he couldn't shake the excitement bubbling within him.

Today felt different, special, as if fate had something magical in store for them.

Determined to leave a lasting impression on Boss, Noeul took extra care with his appearance, selecting the perfect outfit to showcase his charm and sweetness.

Every detail was meticulously chosen, from the color of his scarf to the way his hair fell just so.

With a quick breakfast eaten in haste, Noeul set off for the bus stop, his heart racing with anticipation.

The air was charged with the promise of something wonderful, and he couldn't help but smile at the thought of seeing Boss again.

As he arrived at the bus stop, his eyes scanned the area eagerly, hoping to catch a glimpse of Boss's familiar figure.

But disappointment washed over him as he realized Boss wasn't there.

Noeul tried to hide his disappointment, but it lingered in the pit of his stomach, threatening to dampen his spirits.

Meanwhile, Boss observed from a distance, his heart swelling with affection as he watched Noeul's animated expressions.

He couldn't deny the flutter of excitement in his own chest.

With a determined stride, Boss made his way toward Noeul, his steps quickening with each passing moment.

End of Chapter 7