Over The Seas [Kim Sunwoo The Boyz]

Ch. Ten

The game ended and guess who won?
Sunwoo did...
I mean, it was fun to play with someone challenging but it's been a while since I've lost.
It feels the same. It sucks.

I've noticed that I tend to speak English when I get angry. They can't really understand everything I'm saying so it works out fine.

"It was a good game, Sunwoo. Good job!"
I said, trying to be a good sport so I don't seem like a sore loser. Not that I am.

"Thanks, Riyae. But I've done better. I haven't played soccer in a long time. It's nice to know I still have my skills."
We both laughed. We had a great time for a 1 vs. 1 soccer match.

We walked towards the guys as they started bickering.
"I told you Sunwoo would win so you owe me!" K shouted at Danny
"We never officially shook on it so I don't owe you anything!"

Sunwoo and I just started walking back towards the field and kicking the ball around while the sun started to go down.

"When did you start playing soccer?"
Sunwoo asked me, breaking the awkward silence between us.
"Maybe when I was 7 years old. And you?"
He thought about it for a while.
"I want to say I started playing very young but I wasn't on a team or anything. I decided to try it out when I was 15, I think."

We talked about our past with sports for a couple of minutes but then we changed the subject.

"Do you miss your home?" Sunwoo asked, it a very curious way.
"Of course I do. I still have dreams of being back there. But this is my home now. I've gotten used to it- to the language, culture, the people, the location, almost everything here. The whole lifestyle. It was hard but knowing I won't go back to America in a very long time, it made it a little easier."

I paused for a second. Taking about my home isn't easy for me. But when I'm talking to Sunwoo about it, it seemed like the easiest thing ever. I just felt comfort knowing he was there, listening.

"Even though I found out I was adopted at a late age and that the family I've been living with my whole life is a lie, I still want to go back to that life. Where I didn't have to worry about kpop idol as my brother and where I didn't have that much trouble making friends. A place where I actually felt safe and secure. Right now in this place, I don't feel that very often. It is a different type of city- a bigger one for starters. It has so many people and I kinda hate a lot of people. I get claustrophobic. So many tall buildings, too."

We both laughed as I named everything I didn't like about this big city. But of course I said some more positive things.
Unfortunately, it started getting late.

"Looks like the guys left without us."

I looked over to where they were sitting but they weren't there.
Why would they leave? Weren't they all supposed to watch over me? Why am I acting as if I want them to babysit me?

"That's weird. But I should really head home now." We both got up and started walking out of the park.
"You know I have to walk you home, right?"
Of course I did...
"Yeah. We should hurry before my parents come home from work." As I started to speed walk, Sunwoo spoke.
"It's not even that late. Calm down. Plus, I don't want you getting lost."
He sounds like Jihoon now.
"Fine." I said in a annoyed tone.

I got home safe and I thanked Sunwoo.

Finally home.

I saw Jihoon cooking dinner. I didn't think he'd be home this early even though it's pretty late...

"Oh, you're finally home, Riyae." He said in a sarcastic manner.
"Yes, I am home now. What are you cooking?"
"Nothing for you. I made this so I earn it."
Eh, whatever.
"Well, I'm gonna eat some cereal and go to bed." I said, hoping he'd tell me why he's in a bad mood.
"Pfft, do whatever you want."
I hate it when he gets in a bad mood. It's always after seeing his group. I wonder what's making him unhappy.

I went to my room with my cereal, started and finished my homework, took a shower and got ready for bed.

Today was fun. I'm really starting to think I have a thing for Sunwoo. I do think he's a little to old for me but I don't get this whole age thing here. It's so simple in America. Plus, who am I supposed to deal with being a kpop idol's girlfriend?
Ewww, just the thought of having a boyfriend terrifies me, especially if he's a kpop idol. I don't think it's going to work out for me. But knowing that these feelings exist now, I can't give up just like that. It's gonna take time but si shouldn't let it get the best of me.