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Gangnam, South Korea
Jaehyun
Chaeyoung is the sweetest girl I've ever met in my life. At first, I thought I was only attracted to her physique but the moment I got to know her I loved her personality more. She's kind and selfless, she cares more about others than she does to herself.
I've never met someone like her before. I like her, as a friend –for now at least.
When I heard that she was applying for the cheerleading team, I felt happy. I don't even know why. Every time I see her flying –more like jumping then turning mid-air, she amazes me in ways I can't describe. When she smiles while dancing and showing us stunts, my heart flutters and when our eyes meet when she's cheering for the basketball team, I get a surge of energy.
The people around me told me that I like her, in a romantic way. I don't know how to react to this kind of feelings. I've never felt this way before. For my whole life, all I did was focus on my studies and basketball. Now that I think about my life is pretty boring. I did the same thing every day and without my friends whom I met through basketball I would the biggest nerd ever.
I head to my biology class, which I coincidentally share with Chaeyoung, thinking about her.
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I entered the class and surprisingly I wasn't the first one to arrive. Chaeyoung was there writing something in her notebook. She was humming a melody that seemed unfamiliar to me. She was wearing her earphones so she couldn't hear my footsteps and she was so focused on her paper, I don't think she'll notice me creeping up behind her. So I discreetly went behind her and as I was about to scare her, I saw what she was writing. It wasn't just some notebook, it was a notebook full of musical notes. She was writing a song. I noticed that there were few lyrics already written. I read them and I couldn't help but ask myself if it was for me. But that's impossible right? She'll never write a song for me, it's so stupid of me to think it actually is.
Instead of scaring her, I just slightly tap her right shoulder. She flinched and when she realized it was me, she got flustered and instantly hid her notebook. Little did she know I already saw everything. I didn't want her to think I was invading her privacy therefore I played innocent.
"What were you doing?"
"Oh, I-uh... I was doing my homework! Yeah, my chemistry homework!"
I felt slightly disappointed that she didn't tell me the truth. Maybe she's not ready to share something so personal with me. I'm fine with that honestly. We've only known each other for a month. We'll take thing slowly. Oh wow, why am I talking like we're already in a relationship?
I sat down and laid my head on the desk. She's now a reading book and is completely oblivious to me staring at her. I noticed her forehead was creased and she was biting her lower lip. I found that sexy. Fucking hell Jung Jaehyun! Calm your hormones!
My train of thoughts got interrupted by someone clearing their throat. Mr. Heechul was leaning on the doorframe and was watching me from afar with a smirk on his face. He must've seen me ogling Chaeyoung. Heat crept up to my cheeks and I must look like a child who got caught by his mother. I looked down, too embarrassed to face him.
Mr. Heechul chuckled and broke the silence. Chaeyoung is still unaware of what's happening. He signaled me to follow him outside so, I did. I told Chaeyoung that I was going to the bathroom for a moment and she just nodded as a response.
I arrived in front of the class and Mr. Heechul spoke up, "Jaehyun-ah, if you like her or feel something for her, just tell her! You know you won't be forever young! You have to enjoy your youth before you grow old like me. Look at me, I don't even have a girlfriend. At my age, I'm supposed to be married and perhaps even have children. But here I am giving advice to my ignorant student."
"Sir, I'm afraid you misunderstood something. I don't feel anything special for Chaeyoung." I interjected.
"Keep denying it Jaehyun. It won't bring you anywhere."
"Sir, I don't believe a human being can catch feelings this fast. I believe feelings are to be developed during a long period of time."
"Haven't you heard of love at first sight?"
"I don't believe in that sir."
"You don't believe in a lot of things kid. But listen to me this time, don't wait too long or you might lose her. And if you do, you'll realize that you had something so precious in your grasp but was too foolish to catch on. I'm speaking out of experience, I did something that I regret until now. I don't want that to happen to you Jung. You're a nice kid. Now, get in class, it's staring soon."
All I could do was nod in response. That was a lot to take in. Mr. Kim must've went through a difficult relationship.
I went back in class and couldn't concentrate during class. The same sentence kept repeating in my head, 'Don't wait too long or you might lose her.'
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Right now I'm in the library with Chaeyoung. We're working on our biology project. My heart beats faster every time I'm with her and I think I have a heart disease. We're the only ones here and it's already very late. I noticed that she keeps yawning so I suggested that we go home.
Usually, we go separate ways at the entrance of the library but today, I insisted to accompany her until her driver comes. I didn't mention it to Chaeyoung but I saw a strange man lurking around the school recently. He was dressed in all black and had a camera in his hand. At first I thought it was a reporter looking for some dirt to write on our prestigious school however I noticed that he would always come at night between 9-10 pm and coincidentally only on days when Chaeyoung is staying late.
I reported it to the teachers and the principal but apparently I'm the only one who encountered this person. So we're currently waiting for news from the police who are scanning the CCTVs in the surroundings.
I don't know why I feel the urge to protect Chaeyoung and my guts are telling me something is going to happen.
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