cold coffee.

ch. 4

I had returned to the corner store the next day. 

This time, not expecting to see you. 

But, there you were. 

Exactly as you had been two days prior

That fire had been doused with

gasoline and my cheek flushed with warmth. 

You looked at me and grinned, I smiled back this time.

then you quickly turned back to your 

open laptop that glowed dimly 

with the fluorescent lights of the shop. 

I grabbed my energy drink, and a protein bar, 

and walked to the cashier. 

You stood up quickly when you saw me leaving. 

Stifling a laugh, 

I cocked my head to the side. 

"Hi, I'm Jeongin." 

From this distance, I could see your braces and the way your eyes 

turned into moons when you smiled. Your voice was sweet and warm. 

I smiled back again, 

"I'm Chan." 

I left the store that day with pink cheeks 

and sweaty hands. 

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