Few days passed by and they still feel awkward whenever they happened to met with each other even with their friends presence. But what makes it funny is with the fact that these two were constantly contacting each other doesn't matter by texting or calling and strangely there's no awkwardness around there. It just happened whenever their eyes met that makes them so nervous to the point that no words might be spoken out by them. Sungjae realised that things won't be better if he didn't make a move so, he gathered all of his courage just to ask her for a date which she gladly accepts.
She was in glee at first knowing that they're going for their first date tonight but her thought were immediately ruined with the fact that Sungjae will pick her up at her house and for sure her parents even her sisters will see him. She hadn't talk about it with them yet and it just embarrassing to even think about letting them know.
It's not that she's embarrassed with Sungjae but it's hard for her to open up about her love life to them. Moreover, after all this while, they thought Joy had been single for her whole 24 years and oblivious about the fact that she had once dated a boy and it only making it hard for her to open up.
" This can't do. It's not the right time yet to let them know. "
Quickly, she took her phone and dialled his number, hoping that he is still on his way. Seconds past and gladly he took the call, " Hey, what's up ? " " Hi, do you mind if you wait for me right before my house ? " " Errm ? Why ? " " I .. well, my parents is here and ... " " You're not ready to let them know about us ? " " Are you mad at me ? " There's silence for short moment making Joy to feel uneasy but soon she heard his voice again. " I'm not. Okay, I'll wait for you down there. " " Thanks Sungjae. I'll explain everything once I got there. " " I understand, seriously. I don't mind as long as I can meet you. " Joy can feel her fingers curling due to his cheesiness, " Gosh Sungjae. " " You don't know how much I missed you Sooyoung. " " Can you stop ? " Sungjae can't help but to laughed at it since Joy sounds so cute after being teased by him. " Haha, come down in 5 minutes . I'm almost there. "
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It was so unexpected. Out of many places, he choose to bring her to this place for their first date. How different he could be she thought. Her eyes keep wandering around the place as he made the payment. BLACKPINK's Whistle were played as the background music and people were excitedly playing with the game. She was immersed with some of the player until a tap felt on her shoulder making her to looked to her side. " Let's go. We'll find our spot. "
She just followed him silently from behind until he stops at lane 6, where then all of their belongings were placed. " So, bowling ? "
He chuckles as he noticed the way she stared at him, as if still in confusion. " Yeah, don't you like it ? " " It just so ... different from the usual date. " She try not to make it sound so offensive towards his choice. " Different is good. Believe me, you'll have fun eventually. "
" But, I should let you know first. I'm not that good in bowling. " " Nah, it's fine. We're just having fun. Doesn't matter if you did well or not. " " No, you really don't understand. I've once threw the ball backwards and it almost hit one of the guy. " Sungjae's eyes widen in surprised but soon he finds it really funny to know that Joy had that kind of history in bowling. " Don't worry, just throw which ever you like. I'll be always there to catch you. " " Oh God. I don't think my ears can take any of your cheesy words. " " You just love it. Admit it. " She did a merong, trying not to blush in front of him.
And Sungjae was right, she was definitely having fun with this game even though she doesn't play it right. It just excites her more every time she threw the ball and it hit one of the pint. Her competitive side were shown whenever Sungjae hit the strikes and she's determine to at least get one strike for today.
It was her turn now, and Sungjae could only wiggle his brows to tease her. " I'll show you what I got. " " You've been saying the same thing since then. " " Well, this time is for real. " " Okay, we'll see. "
She's ready with her stance and just expected, as the ball left her fingers, it always rolls to the sideways until it reach the end of the lane, without hitting on any of the pint.
" Owhh ! Come on. Can I at least get a strike ? " She said out of frustration over it and the only thing that Sungjae did was laughing at her. " I can sure you I'll get one with this. Stop laughing. " " Sure. Like I said. I'm here to watch it. "
She huffed her breath, until it moves strands of hairs that blocking her face. " You can do it Sooyoung. " She heaved a one last breath, before walking towards to throw the ball but unexpectedly she stops in the middle, " Omo ! Why suddenly I felt nervous over it. Okay, relax, just throw. " She's been talking to herself but nothing seems like she will make any move.
Her breath hitched when suddenly she felt a hand on top of hers that were holding the ball. And seconds after that she can feel another hand were touching hers one that is supporting the ball from the bottom side. She could feel herself stiff upon having her figure being hug from the back even though it wasn't really a hug. " I'll help you this time ok. "
She didn't nod nor do shake her head upon his words, which cause the guy to softly laugh at her. " Relax, I'm just helping. " She gulped with his deep voice, " Okay. "
" Alright, just follow my lead. Your right hand should be straight once you're about to throw the ball. That will help the ball to roll straight instead of going to the alley. But the most important thing is you have to be very careful since the ball is heavy and it might hurt you if you throw it wrongly. " She's listen to every thing that he said but she can also hears the rhythm of her heartbeat getting stronger.
" On the count of three, One ... two .. three. "
They watch the ball rolls straight this time and as expected it hit most of the pint which makes her jumps in joyous. She then without thinking much, turn and pulled him into a bear hug that somehow surprised him, but then it only makes him want to tease her more.
" Okay, if helping you hits the pints can get me a hug in return, I'll gladly do it all the time. "
She was back to realisation and quickly pulled away, trying to not look at his eyes. " I'm sorry. Way too excited I guess. " " Well, I don't mind. "
Her face was flushed and if only she's an ostrich, she will definitely hide her face down under the ground.
