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Chapter 15

Chapter 15

Yannie's POV

*Dingdong dingdong*

I pressed the doorbell on Somi's apartment multiple times.

It's already 11:06 am. Is she still sleeping?

I pressed the doorbell once again and I'm thankful that she finally opened her door.

I walked past her and headed to the living room.

"Oh my gosh Somi! It's already noon and yet you're still sleeping?!" I shouted.

"Mian. Mian. My boyfriend and I did movie marathon last night," (*Sorry. Sorry.) She said emphasizing the word 'boyfriend.'

"Whatever. Go wash your face first and brush your teeth! You stink!" I joked. She rolled her eyes on me while smiling and go to bathroom.

I opened my phone and realized I have tons of messages from my Kakaotalk. I checked the date and it was sent yesterday.

I tapped the Skaters' group chat first.

Yoonjin: Thanks guys, I had fun last night!
Sewon: Me too, Yoonjin!
Jinyoung: Next time again
Chanhyuk: Did u guys find Yannie?
Rowon: Yeah. I called her and someone on the phone said she's home already
Yoonjin: That girl ㅋㅋㅋ
Seen by everyone

I also checked Rowon's message
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From: Rowon
1:28 am, Saturday
Ya! Where are you? Answer my calls!

1:31 am, Saturday
Seriously, where were you?

1:34 am, Saturday
Yannie-ah! I'm going to call the police now! Where are you?

1:38 am, Saturday
Answer my calls! You're making me d*mn nervous!

I just chuckled at his messages. I checked the phone log and it says: 114 calls! Omygosh!

I scroll down to check the missed calls.

Rowon
Rowon
Rowon
Rowon
Rowon
Yoonjin
Rowon
Rowon
Yoonjin
Yoonjin

I tapped the 'all' button.

Rowon, 5 minutes.

Eh? I didn't remember answering any calls from him. Could it be...

Kim Hanbin?!

Omo! Don't tell me it's really him? They met already?

'Why is it such a big deal for you, Yannie.' My brain reacted. I can see her rolling her eyes on me. ㅋㅋㅋ

I continued scrolling down through my messages. I felt a little bit disappointed with Hanbin because I haven't received any messages from him.

"Ready for the story?" Somi came back from her businesses. I nodded excitedly in response.

She told me that he asked Hanbin to pick me up because she was with Jiwon last night. She come home at 4:00 am and found out that it was Hanbin who obviously cleaned all my mess. He tied my hair, wash my face and watch over me the whole night. Somi, on the other hand, was only watching Hanbin because she's tired and sleepy. To cut the story short, it was Hanbin who took care of me.

"Heol..." I mumbled.

"Yes girl! See how caring Hanbin is? He has done everything for you!" She squealed.

I look at my hands and started feeling guilty.

'He took care of you yet you have slapped his arm and hurt him yesterday.' My conscience says.

I also forgot to thank him for his effort. Wow. I can't believe myself. How can I do that? How can I be mean at him after all this?

Should I treat him?

Obviously, yes I should. But when? I'm afraid to make the first move. Argh! Blame this pride of mine!

"Earth to Yannie?" Somi waved her hand.

"O-oh. I'm sorry. What is it again?"

"I said, have you already thanked Hanbin?" She asked again.

"Ah, eh... N-not yet..." I almost whisper.

"WHAT?!" She shouted. I covered her mouth.

"I didn't mean to. I forgot. I-I'm sorry."

"You have to treat him at least!"

"I know right. I just... I'm too shy to ask him! I don't wanna make the first move," She sighed and held my shoulders.

"Don't worry. I'll be the one to ask him. Just reserved a table and I'll text him the venue," I smiled and nodded.

I decided to meet him at the coffee shop where we first met, later at 4:00 pm.

Somi has sent him a message already and he agreed. Well, he didn't at first, but when Somi told him that it was me who asked for it, he accepted it.

"He's into you!" Somi squealed, again. My blood raised to my cheeks, heating it up.

"You're blushing! Oh my gosh!" I slapped her arm to stop her. She's teasing me a lot and it's awkward.

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"Uhm... S-somi? D-don't you think it's t-too much? I mean, the m-make up?" I asked nervously. I looked like a clown.

"Are you blind? You looked perfectly fine!" She exclaimed. I don't really think I look like one. The make-up's irritating my whole face.

I stayed silent. Why do I need to put too much make-up? To impress Hanbin? I don't need to push myself into him. Just because I like him, doesn't mean I have to make moves and impress the hell out of him.

I just sighed and followed Somi outside. I'm wearing a knee-length white dress paired with white sandals. I protested about wearing a white converse instead of this but she insisted.

I entered the passenger seat and let Somi drive for me. She got this as a gift from her parents. They're rich and I don't know the reason why is she still working.

'Same as you.' My brain says.

I frowned when I realized the road we are taking. This isn't the way to coffee shop.

"Somi-ah... I think you took the wrong way. This isn't the way to the coffee shop..." I turned to her.

She let out a mischievous smile and said, "Who says we are going there?"

My eyes widened. Since when did she become a traitor! Did they plan something? 'Cause I can feel there is.

6:09 pm

She parked the car somewhere. The place looked like a province. There's a lot of trees and the cold breeze embraced me.

I saw a black car beside Somi's. I think it's Hanbin's car.

Somi walked me behind the trees.

"Woah..." I was mesmerized by the beauty of the place.

There's a table under the Acacia tree. There were light bulbs around it too. Then from behind I saw Hanbin holding a bunch of water lily.

My favorite flower.

"Enjoy your night. Gotta go," Somi ran fast. I tried to stop her but she's too fast.

"Hi..." He whispered awkwardly while giving me the bunch of water lilies. He touched his nape as a sign of being shy.

'Dugdug. Dugdug.' My heart pumps hard.

"Hello..." I almost whispered too. He took my hand and pull a chair for me.

He looked perfect tonight. He's so handsome that I can't take my eyes off of him anymore. His eyes were hypnotizing me, making me to want him more.

And from here, I can hear my heart's beating like crazy.