park jinwoo ; ethereal [ ✔ ]

chapter 19 ; already?

*Moon Bin's P.O.V.*

I keep speed walking in my haste to get away from Eunwoo. All these new thoughts are overwhelming me and I seriously can't be around him right now. I get to the doors and I'm about to exit when I hear my name being called— more like yelled. I turn around and Eunwoo's grabbing both of my wrists, almost falling into my chest as he tries to stop in time. He's out of breath and unable to speak right away due to him trying to catch his breath. 

"What is it?" I ask in a slightly exasperated way. I don't know what to do with my eyes besides stare at him now, even if it is just the top of his head. He's kind of bent over as he's trying to catch his breath. I'm the only thing helping him stay up.

I think I feel my heart lurch for a second when he finally looks up at me, slowly standing straight. "I just... I have something to tell you," he manages to get it out, still panting but not as bad after those few moments.

"Hurry then..." It comes out softer than I wanted it to. I just can't help myself with him so suddenly and I'm so confused.

"Moon Bin. I know you like Emily a lot... You probably won't agree but..." Eunwoo's blushing again and looking at the ground as he loses his confidence. I think I get what he's hinting at.

I squint at him and tilt my head slightly, "Are you trying to ask me on a date?"

The flustered look he gets almost kills me. I'm pissed at these feelings but maybe it's a sign I should take a chance after my flop with Emily. But I'm also not sure if I can get over her so fast. He draws me back to him as he speaks quietly, "If you're okay with it..."

I let out a sigh and give in. I grab one hand a time to get them off my wrists before grabbing one of his in return. I'm smirking as I do so, but I can't see his reaction because I'm too focused on leaving the school now. "Fine. If I don't like where we go, you can kiss me goodbye— figuratively. Or literally, depending on what happens."

Not gonna lie, my sudden boldness with him shocks me but I feel a little comfort in it too. I'll give him a chance. Maybe this will go well.

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The date went well. We kissed before I dropped him off at the school again so he could get his car and— honestly speaking— it felt much better than when I kissed Emily. I loved her and I was fully aware of it but when we kissed... I didn't feel anything. That should've been the sign for me to give up then.

The next day, he picked me up before school. I saw Emily when we entered the building and she was with Jinwoo. They looked so happy together I was sure that she and I just weren't to be even more now. I smile at them before turning to Eunwoo. I forget he's taller than me sometimes, even though it isn't much, and I look up just a little. "Emily and Jinwoo must've gotten together..."

He blinks as he looks at me, then to them. I think he double-checks to make sure I'm actually smiling before chuckling, "You're really happy about it?"

"Of course... I don't want her to be upset anymore... Plus I kind of have you now?" I make sure to have the end be a question. I'm not sure if I want to make that move just yet, but I also do want to. It's fast-paced, but we just have this spark. It sounds weird, but it feels nice being with him.

A blush creeps up on his face and he's giggling real cute as he gets shy. "I suppose? It depends if you want to have me?" he's also responding with question endings and I can't help laughing lightly.

I look down at his hand before grabbing it, albeit hesitantly. "I really want to try this, Eunwoo." Then I'm looking up at him and he's beaming with a little laugh again.

"Okay... We can try this."

"Thank you..."

"No, thank you."