A Little Closer | SEOWON fromis_9

CHAPTER 1

✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ Chapter 1: The Day It All Started

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Rain pattered lightly against the windows of Hybe High, creating a soft rhythm that accompanied the usual morning chaos. The sky was overcast, matching the mood of the students trudging through their first week of the semester. In the middle of the bustling hallways, Seoyeon Lee, walked in her usual calm stride, her short frame getting swallowed by the sea of students rushing to class.

Seoyeon was an omnivert, comfortable in both social situations and solitary moments. Today, though, felt especially overwhelming. The noise of laughter, lockers slamming, and shouts echoed off the walls, making her wish she could curl up in a quiet corner with her notebook. Instead, she inhaled deeply, reminding herself that she only had to make it through the day.

As she approached her homeroom, she heard a loud voice piercing through the noise.

"Excuse me! Coming through! I'm going to be late again!"

It was Park Jiwon, known for her energetic presence and boisterous laugh. Despite being just as short as Seoyeon, Jiwon's personality filled every room she entered. Her spiked black hair and colorful patches on her denim jacket caught the attention of students nearby, as they rolled their eyes or chuckled at her antics. Seoyeon couldn't help but smile a little. There was something undeniably captivating about Jiwon, even if she could be overwhelming.

Suddenly, Jiwon tripped over someone's backpack, her arms flailing in a desperate attempt to regain balance. Seoyeon watched, half-amused and half-worried, as Jiwon crashed into her, sending them both tumbling to the floor.

"Ugh..." Seoyeon groaned, rubbing her elbow as she sat up.

"Oh my god, I'm so sorry!" Jiwon exclaimed, her cheeks flushing a bright red. She scrambled to her feet, offering a hand to help Seoyeon up. "I didn't mean to—"

"It's fine," Seoyeon muttered, accepting Jiwon's hand and pulling herself up. She felt a slight spark where their hands touched.

Jiwon squinted at her for a moment, like she was trying to place Seoyeon's face. "Wait... I know you. You're in the music club as well, right? Lee Seoyeon?"

Seoyeon blinked, surprised. "Uh, yeah..."

I'm in the music club too! I've seen you perform at the school festival" Jiwon's eyes lit up with recognition. "You're the one who's called an all-rounder!"

Seoyeon felt her cheeks warm slightly, not used to such direct compliments. "Thanks, I try.."

Jiwon's eyes sparkled with excitement, her nervousness fading. "No need to try if you're already good!"

Before Seoyeon could respond, the bell rang, and Jiwon let out a dramatic groan. "Great. Late again!"

As Jiwon dashed away, she paused and turned back, flashing a quick smile that made Seoyeon's heart skip a beat. "See you around, Seoyeon!"

Seoyeon stood there, still processing the whirlwind of the encounter. A mix of confusion and intrigue swirled within her. Maybe this year wouldn't be as uneventful as she had anticipated.

As she made her way to class, Seoyeon couldn't shake the feeling that she had just stumbled into something unexpected. There was something about Jiwon, something that drew her in and made her curious. Perhaps this loud girl, who seemed to be the opposite of everything Seoyeon was, would bring a little more color into her quiet world.

The thought lingered in her mind as she entered homeroom, a small smile creeping onto her lips. Little did she know, this was just the beginning of a beautiful connection that would change everything.

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[first chapter done!]