SEVENTEEN

CHAPTER SIX: AWKWARD YOU

   "If anything, your awkwardness was enough to light up a room."

  CAVAN'S POV;

        I was never an open person, I was private and I barely opened up, and I wasn't used to getting too much attention. Yes, whatever I did drew attention, plus, I worked with the entertainment industry at times, but I usually preferred working in the background. Thanks to South Korea, I have not stopped taking pictures with people since I arrived. Not that I hated it or being with them, I was just way too reserved for that.

    I love it here for a lot of reasons asides my freedom, but my only issue is the language barrier, which I am going to adapt to soon if I have to blend in. I mean, it's a year, why isolate myself?

    I have always been a fashion based guy, I loved to have everything on point, from my accessories to my clothing and footwear, it had to be perfect. I was going to get my sewing machine today and mannequins, with other fabrics. I had a design for myself already, so I just needed a right necklace to suit it and I went to the nearest jewelry store. And then I met her.

    The elevator delivery girl.

     From the first instance, I had recognized her already, but I looked away and minded my business as usual. When I saw that she needed my help, I decided to step in. She was a fashion zero. From her face to her clothing, bag and footwear, nothing was a 10. Barefaced, and just so natural, it's obvious she wasn't the type to care about that, unlike Olivia my kid sister who was always trying to look good for every single occasion.

   But despite all these, She was beautiful. A rare beauty at that. If only she paid more attention to herself, she'd be drop dead gorgeous.

    I don't know if she knew me and was playing ignorant or she didn't, but I was comfortable that she didn't act like she knew me. I felt like a normal average guy for once, and it was nice.

   After the whole thing, we got out and she got me a necklace after. A "G" pendant necklace, it was silvery and beautiful, and at that moment, I wondered if she knew me, given my surname was George, but it turned out to be another.... She was mysterious yet simple, possibly a person with a good heart. So, I collected it, plus it didn't seem like a bad idea to remember someone like her, the first girl to treat me normally, not extra like the others did. I couldn't quite figure her, but I knew I liked her as a person, so I appreciated it and walked away before hearing the greatest shock of the day.

     Me? Her type??

   How could she be so straightforward??
Did she really mean it??
Was I supposed to reply??

  I faced forward and walked away, too confused and shocked to react.

  Should I be happy?

Third Person's POV;

  

   Two weeks after, the English boys started their first day at Seocho High School where their Gamer friends attended.

   "Hi Class," Ennis began, being the most carefree amongst his friends. "I am Ennis Gallagher. I am from Norwich, England. English to be precise. I am easy going, sharp-tongued and friendly, and I hope you cooperate with us well. Thank you," he said and the Class cheered while he walked to his new seat in the middle row of the Class.

   "Hi, Aidan Beckham here. I am from Scotland. I am Sporty, outspoken and a bit short-tempered. I hope we make a good team," he said and walked to his seat by the second row on the left, behind Ennis.

   "Hi, I am Philip Hayes. I am Irish and, I love reading, learning new things and intelligent conversations. Thank you," he said and left for his seat at the row nearest to the window side that showed the sky.

    "Hello, I am Sam Chester, from Wales, UK. I am carefree, playful and slightly reserved," some chuckled at that. "I am Sporty and well... Nice to meet you all" they cheered after.

   "Hi. I am Cavan George. I am from Northamptonshire, England. I love drawing and improvising. I am more of an artsy guy and a book lover. Plus, I am really reserved. But I hope we get along well," he said calmly and walked to his seat at the last seat at the far end of the Class, last row by the entrance door to be precise.

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     Soon after, the Korean language class had begun, with those in Class paying attention to the teacher, while some drooling over the handsome British boys. Yua, Eun Jae and Go-Eun crawled into the Class, not making a single noise, while those who saw them covered up for them, especially the boys who seemed to have a thing for them, Go-Eun especially.

   The crawling mission was going on successfully till Aera dropped her pencil on the floor intentionally, hoping to get Go-Eun who was the last one on the floor, caught.

    As if on cue, the teacher turned to them and spotted Go-Eun on the floor.

  "What lab rat are you looking for Ms. Cha?" He said in a sarcastic tone.

  "Lab rat?" She asked while some burst into laughter. Especially those who hated her for getting all their crushes attention, Maybe, except now that they had new ones.

   The teacher sighed heavily, "Just come to the front and tell us why you were late once again, Ms. Cha Go-Eun"
On hearing that, Cavan raised his head up (as he was faintly asleep before, finding the Class, confusing).

   "Poor girl was making deliveries again," Aera mocked, and some chuckled.

   "Aera, tsk" the teacher frowned.

    "I was.... I was busy... and..." Just then, she spotted Cavan and stared wide-eyed.

    What on earth was he doing here after she had confessed him being her type, shamelessly! She thought, screaming inwardly.

    "And what?"

    "And... And huh,... and, well..."

  

    Aidan and Sam watched her with pure admiration, finding her amusing, beautiful and interesting. Both infatuated with her at the same time, while her eyes were on Cavan who sat at the far end, looking at her. Tired of being in a staring contest with Go-Eun whose heart was racing uncontrollably, he broke eye contact with her and resumed sleeping on his desk again. And just like his eyes were keeping a strong hold on her, she breathed fully like she had been holding it for long. Her eyes still on him.

   After the little scolding, the teacher released her to go and have her seat. Aidan and Sam's eyes followed her every move, lost in everything she did or said. But her eyes was still on him, never leaving him as she stole glances at him from time to time.

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    After classes were over, girls from inside and outside flooded the boys tables, even Eun Jae went to make friends with them, but Go-Eun sat at her chair, ignoring the boys vying for her attention while she kept looking at Cavan who got up after a while, fed up of the recognition and admiration from the girls. He slid his hands in his pockets, turning to the left, to her direction, precisely.

   "Nice to meet you once again, Go-Eun" he said and walked away. The girls turned to her with glares, while Go-Eun's breath hitched again, as she began to hiccup.

  "Here," Sam said to her, offering a bottle of water. "A pretty girl like you shouldn't be hiccuping this much, don't you think?" He gave a flirty smile at her. Aidan glanced at them and walked away with an unreadable expression.

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