A Song for You

Chapter 7

Aera walked back to her dorm, a lightness in her step and a giggle escaping her lips. The day had been a whirlwind of excitement and nervous energy, especially after her conversation with Bang Chan.

 Her friends, Yeonjun and Soobin, had been all too eager to hear about every detail, their curiosity palpable as they walked alongside her.

"Come on, Aera! You have to text him!" Yeonjun urged, nudging her playfully. "You can't just leave him hanging after that cute exchange!"

"I don't know," Aera replied, her cheeks flushing. "What if I say something stupid?"

"Just be bold! You're great at texting," Soobin chimed in. "You might be shy in person, but your texts are always on point." 

After a bit of playful persuasion, Aera finally relented. Once she reached her room, she pulled out her phone, her heart racing with anticipation.

Aera: Hey, Chris! 😊 Just wanted to say I had a great time chatting today!

Bang Chan: Hey Aera! I had fun too! 

Aera: Glad to hear that! I'm just trying to keep up with your charm. 😏

Bang Chan: Haha, you're doing a great job! So, are you ready for the competition?

Aera: I think so! Just working on my secret weapon. 🎤

Bang Chan: Ooh, now I'm curious! What's the secret?

Aera: If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret anymore! 😜

Bang Chan: Fair point! I guess I'll have to wait and see then. 

Aera: You might be surprised! I have a few tricks up my sleeve. 😉

Bang Chan: I'm counting on it! Just don't steal the show from me. 😄*

Aera: No promises! But I'll try to leave some spotlight for you.

As the week progressed, their texting turned into a delightful routine. Aera found herself growing bolder with each message, her playful side shining through.

Aera: So, what's your secret to being so charming? Do you have a handbook or something? 😏

Bang Chan: Haha, I wish! Just a lot of practice, I guess. But I think you're the one with the charm.

 Aera: You're just saying that to flatter me!

 Bang Chan: Maybe a little, but it's true! You have this way of making everything fun.

With each exchange, Aera felt the chemistry building between them. They shared jokes, playful banter, and even discussed their favorite songs. She couldn't help but smile at how easy it was to connect with him through text. 

Finally, after a week of flirty messages, Bang Chan surprised her with a call.

"Hey, Aera! It's me." he said when she answered, his voice warm and inviting.

"Hey! What's up?" she replied, trying to keep her tone casual, though her heart raced.

"I was wondering if you'd like to come to my rehearsal tomorrow. I think it would be fun to have you there." he suggested, a hint of excitement in his voice.