Love's Silhouette | Lee Heeseung ♤

Chapter 2

Timeskip
(3 days later)

Heeseung's pov

The bus came to a halt, allowing passengers to board. A familiar scent of vanilla then hit my nose. I noticed Sohyun standing close to me on my left. She had no choice because the bus was packed till the entrance.

She usually takes the earlier bus with Jay, but I assumed she was running late today. We didn't greet each other, like always.

Suddenly the bus jerked, making Sohyun's phone fall out of her hand. It fell near my foot, so I slowly bent down to pick it up for her. As I was about to return the phone to its owner, the image on her screen caught me off guard.

It was Jungwon's post— his post from a month ago.

“Sh*t”
Sohyun muttered, snatching back her phone from my hand.

“Hm, stalking someone there?”
I asked, amused.

“Keep your mouth shut about this. If you say a word to anyone about what happened, I swear I'll make you hate my guts for the rest of your life”
She threatened, putting her phone into her pocket.

I simply smirked because I could see how desperate she was for me to keep it a secret from the way she had to threaten me. Sohyun didn't seem to like my reaction because she stepped on my foot really hard, earning a groan from me.

“Understand?”
She asked, glaring at me while I nodded.

We arrived at our stop, and alighted. Sohyun walked briskly towards the school entrance, not wanting to be near me. Whereas, I took my time, also wondering when she started to like Jungwon.

Why else would she be looking at his old post? Moreover, she was being way too adamant on keeping it a secret for Jungwon not to be her crush.

Either way, I've known her ever since I became friends with Jay. Jungwon only joined in during our second year of high school, but I've never seen Sohyun pay any special attention to him.

She's good at hiding her feelings, or maybe I never took interest in her love life, the reason being that she doesn't look like the type to catch feelings for anyone in the first place. I just brushed it off for now, and went to class.

Timeskip
(Recess)

The five of us gathered at our usual table at the corner of the cafeteria with our food. Jiyoon and Sohyun sat opposite me and the other two.

They were all chatting among themselves, and I saw Jiyoon whisper something to Sohyun which made her face become hesitant. My curiosity grew and I watched her closely.

“Jungwon, wanna grab ice cream with me later after school? I'm asking since we have last period together”
Sohyun looked at Jungwon.

“Sure, why not? We're having bio right? Wait..I didn't do the assignment!”
Jungwon's smile dropped instantly.

“I could lend you my worksheet after this. Copy it before Mr Kim's class”
Sohyun offered.

“Oh my gosh, you're the best. Thanks Hyunnie”
He said, relieved.

“No problem”
Sohyun said as her cheeks were tinted pink.

So it was true..and she didn't even think to ask me to join for ice cream even if I was also in her class. Not that I expected her to, but I'm craving ice cream as well.

“Mind me tagging along?”
I turned to Jungwon.

“Oh, not at all. You could come”
He agreed without much thought.

I glimpsed at Sohyun, and her expression turned slightly sour. She went back to eating to hide her discontent from everyone else. Only Jiyoon and I seemed to have noticed it, though it was only because I learnt Sohyun had a crush on Jungwon just this morning.

Timeskip
(2.55pm)

“You did it on purpose, didn't you?”
Sohyun asked in a soft, but stern tone.

“What? You mean joining you two after this? I haven't had ice cream in months. Can't a man treat himself?”
I pointed at her and Jungwon.

“It just had to be today that you want ice cream?”
Sohyun sighed, starting to pack up her things.

Soon enough, everyone was dismissed and the three of us left the school to go to the convenience store. The whole way there, Sohyun was engaged in her conversation with Jungwon. I walked behind them, narrowing my eyes at the two.

They don't fit each other's vibe…and I mean not even the tiniest bit. Jungwon leaned towards the cuter side, while Sohyun was quite the opposite. I'd never imagine those two dating.

We reached the convenience store, grabbing our own ice creams. Sohyun also decided to get some snacks for herself to bring home while she was there.

After paying, we left to sit at the table outside to enjoy our ice cream. I felt a little bored, and was in the mood to bother Sohyun.

“You know that post you made near the Han River?”
I asked Jungwon.

“That one? Yeah why?”
He looked confused

“Nothing, I saw someone staring at it this morning. Strange, right? Didn't you post that a month ago?”
I chuckled.

“Yes. You saw someone staring at it? Who?”
Jungwon furrowed his eyebrows.

I glanced at Sohyun for a split second, looking into her eyes full of flames. I almost broke character because of it.

“Not sure, couldn't see her face. Maybe next time”
I shrugged.

“Oh alright”
Jungwon said, continuing to enjoy his dessert.

Sohyun just smiled at Jungwon, acting natural. I shook my head at the girl. It's so entertaining to play around with her secret.

When we finished, Sohyun and I walked to the bus stop while Jungwon walked home since he lived nearby. When we got far enough, Sohyun nearly shoved me into a lamppost.

“What's your deal?!”
She snapped.

“Nothing. I didn't even say anything”
I played dumb.

“Heeseung, you knew exactly what you were saying. Don't get smart with me”
She walked off while I tailed behind her.

“Maybe I did, maybe I didn't. Hope you enjoyed the little hangout”
I took another chance to tease her.

Suddenly, she stopped in her tracks and turned around, shooting lasers from her eyes. I put my hands up, surrendering, however, she chose to let it go most likely because she was too tired to put up with my nonsense.

A lot of fun is awaiting Sohyun now.