Bench Buddies

xi.

"h-hi," she answered back, mentally scolding herself for stuttering again.

he sat down beside her, although still putting a great amount of space between them.

"so..."

'it's so awkward,' both thought.

"well..," she swallowed.

she looked in his direction, only to find him with his earphones plugged in, eyes closed, and his head leaning on the bench. he opened one eye and peeked at her. her cheeks flushed.

a corner of his lips tugged. "you wanna listen?"

"u-uhm, sure."

his personality seemed like the exact opposite from yesterday. Winter decided not to question it.

while she was swimming in he thoughts, he took off one plug and gently placed it in her ear.

his finger touched her ear.

both blushed at this action.

he quickly turned away, a pink tint dusted on his cheeks.

cute, she thought.