Forty Two • h.js

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It was my first day as a sophomore.
Who would've thought that I'd be classmates with you.

Ever since freshman year ended, we haven't spoken much, mainly because you and your mom went out of the country.

The only conversations we had were short ones over chat about how our summers are going and what to expect next school year.

As I walked in the classroom, I noticed how there were only a few people since it was still a bit early.

I decided to sit at the back and as I was untangling my earphones, from my peripheral vision, I saw you walk in.

I didn't think that you would sit beside me but you did.
When I felt your gaze on me, I stopped what I was doing and turned to face you, only to see you flashing me a bright smile.

And holy fuck it was beautiful.
I missed seeing that smile.

"Missed me Han Jisung?" You ask with a playful attitude although I'm a little too distracted -by memorizing every little detail of your face from the way your eyes crinkle to that one dimple that faintly appears whenever you smile- to let the situation sink in.

"Actually yeah"

Your eyes go wide, your lips part a bit and a faint blush slowly paints over your cheeks upon hearing my words and only then did the whole situation process.

What the fuck did I just say?

"I- I MEAN-"

"-well Han Jisung, I'm here now so... yeah!" You suddenly say, still trying to act all confident although on the inside, you were probably as flustered as I was.

I was grateful for the fact that you tried not to be all awkward about what I just said.

And that adds to the list of 'reasons why Han Jisung is falling for l/n y/n' I thought to myself.

A few moments after and the teacher walked for our first period.

Being your seatmate had both positive and negative effects.

Positive effects: I was happy because you were with me.

Negative effects: I couldn't focus on anything because, again, you were with me.

If the subject was boring, you'd tug on my sleeve and I'd turn to face you to see you scrunching your nose or  doing some cute expression.

Then, you'd suddenly pass a note which'll result to us just passing little notes back and forth.

If the subject wasn't boring, you'd be so focused and rather than focusing as well, I'd just end up noticing all the little habits that you do and think it's cute.

Lunch time that day, Felix walked in the room and all I could do was  mentally face palm at what he said the moment he did so.

"I see you two are staying strong aye!"

I glared at him, a little embarrassed by the situation while you simply chuckled before telling me that you were going out to look for Seungmin.