Match Making

Chapter 4: Simple Pleasures

                                                  -----Yoona-----

As I gazed at the ice rink, I couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, the ice rink is really big!"

Sangwon grinned and responded, "And we have it all to ourselves."

As we made our way to the ice skate section, Sangwon glanced down at my feet and began searching for a suitable pair of skates.

"I think this might fit you," he said, handing me a skate to try.

However, as I attempted to slide my foot into the skate, it became clear that it was a little too big. "Sangwon, a size small might fit better," I suggested. Without hesitation, he retrieved a smaller pair for me to try.

As I struggled to tie the laces of the skate, Sangwon kindly offered to help, using his expertise to effortlessly secure the skate on my foot.

As he finished, he asked me, "Have you ever tried ice skating?"

I nodded and replied, "Yes, I've tried it once."

Curious, he followed up with, "When was that?"

I took a moment before answering, "It was when I was 15, so it's been a decade since I last went on the ice."

He chuckled and said, "Looks like I need to take you through the kids' course."

Puzzled, I asked, "Do you teach kids how to ice skate?"

He explained, "I used to, but after becoming an idol, I got too busy and had to stop teaching."

I could hear the soft crunch of the ice beneath our feet as we stepped onto the smooth surface.

Sangwon turned to me and gently said, "Hold my hands, and don't let go. Ice skating is like walking slowly, taking steps one by one."

I nodded, feeling a bit unsure, and asked, "Like this, am I doing it right?"

His reassuring smile put me at ease as he replied, "Yes, just take one step and then another."

As we glided across the ice, the sound of our blades cutting through the smooth surface filled the air. As I followed his lead, I couldn't help but smile as I started to get the hang of it.

"It's fun," I exclaimed, feeling a sense of accomplishment. Encouraged by his words, I was determined to try skating towards the wall by myself. With small, careful steps, I made my way towards the wall.

"See, I did it," I proudly announced, as I turned to see Sangwon, smiling back at me.

                                                 -----Sangwon-----

Yoona looked at me with anticipation, asking if she could watch me perform some dance moves. "I want to see you do some moves. Can I see it?" she asked, eager to see my skills. "Of course," I replied with a smile. Her face lit up as she waited expectantly.

"Look carefully, you need to copy it," I said in a playful yet serious tone, teasing her a little. I began to demonstrate some complex spins and moves, hoping to impress her. As I finished my performance, she clapped in admiration. "Now, your turn," I said, teasing her playfully.

Her expression changed to one of uncertainty. "Don't you think it's quite hard for me, teacher? You said I am at the kids' level. It's a little bit hard for them," she said, expressing her apprehension about attempting the challenging spins I had just performed.

I suggested a game of tag, noting that kids always love to play. Yoona, noticing my skill on skates, questioned how she could chase and tag me. I playfully assured her that I would skate slowly to give her a chance, but warned that it would still be a challenge. As I glided along, I could see Yoona following me, struggling to keep up. I couldn't resist teasing her, asking if she had given up already.

Just as I was about to continue, her sudden scream filled the air. Reacting quickly, I rushed to her side and managed to grab her, preventing a disastrous collision with the wall. Despite the close call, Yoona, with a gleeful twinkle in her eye, declared "tag" as if she had been planning this all along. I couldn't help but chuckle, admitting that she had indeed managed to outsmart me.

"Are you guys hungry? How about eating some snake?" one of the crew members suggested.

"Sure," we both replied without hesitation.

I grabbed a cup of Shin Ramyeon and a can of Coke while Yoona picked up a bag of potato chips and a cup of coffee. We sat down at the table, facing each other. I was eagerly waiting for my ramen to finish cooking, the steam rising from the cup making my mouth water.

"Yumm," Yoona exclaimed after taking a bite of her chips.

"Is it delicious?" I asked, curious about her reaction.

"Yes! Do you want to try?" she offered, holding out a chip.

"Sure," I said, leaning forward.

"Here, open your mouth," she instructed with a playful smile.

I obeyed, and she carefully placed a chip in my mouth. "It's delicious," I replied, savoring the salty crunch.

My ramen was finally ready. Before I took my first bite, I looked at Yoona.

"Do you want to take a bite?" I asked, offering her a taste.

"Can I?" she asked, her eyes lighting up.

"Yeah, of course," I replied with a nod.

I watched as she leaned in and took a bite of the ramen, her face lighting up with delight. She smiled like she was enjoying a five-star meal instead of a simple cup of noodles. Seeing her happiness, I couldn't help but smile as well. The moment felt warm and comforting, a shared enjoyment of simple pleasures.