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Chapter 2 - 4th Febuary 2019

A few days have passed. Each day the same thing happened, a sweet innocent smile and wave between you and Felix. Your suspicions growing daily, unaware of what is fully happening to you. But you like it. You're friends(?) with Felix and it feels great, although it's silent between you, the actions are louder than any words, each day he's greeting you with the same warm smile, and you melt at the thought.

Once again you wander towards the cafe at the end of your street, getting the same usual drink that Felix suggested, but today is different, not only because you start language school today but because it's a little quieter, the atmosphere seems more empty. Confused by the absence of people, you look around before looking down and fixing your school uniform as you walk through the doors of the cafe. It's strong aroma attacking you again, you look directly in front of you. Felix. He's sitting at a table, a bunch of girls crowded around him. Gradually your head  tilts and you give Felix a strange smile, you're curious, until you see the cup he is pointing to, he's got your drink ready and was waiting for you.

Slowly but with a slight bounce in your step you approach the table. All the girls looking up at you as Felix's bright eyes and wide smile meet you. "Felix.. I .. I .. thank you.. but why?" You stutter in complete shock.. you're taken back by his sudden act, yet you are flattered. Calmly and softly he answers "(y/n)... right? You're gonna be late.. it's 7:50am you need to get to school but you weren't coming, I got the drink for you so you can hurry to school!" Astonished you look at the table, look at your phone and gasp "oh my.. I must've took so long, I was looking into the park and got distracted!" Felix chuckles at your absentmindedness and stands up. "You're okay, you have time, take the drink and have it on your way." He smiles and nods at you, passing you the drink delicately so that he doesn't drop it. The girls around are stunned by the scene that has just played out in front of them. Felix brushes past your shoulder, smiling to himself and just walks away. Slightly blushing and overly happy you look down at your cardboard cup, it's got your name on it with a little smiley face and a kiss ".... :) x" you stared for a while before realising he must of asked the waitress for your name.. or heard it when you told them. You cling on to the cup, bring it close to your chest and walk to subway station.

The language school is 20 minutes away by subway, you knew you'd be slightly late but as a new student they are going to have to understand. All the time on the subway you were smiling at your cup, your name and the little smiley next to it. Replaying Felix's words in your mind.. he spoke to you .. truly.. he cares .. he's worried. He wants to help.

Finally you reach the school, it's 8:20am as you approach the modern building, it's tall, a creamy white, not bright but not dull either. It's pleasant with black details around the windows. A lot of Korean students your age attend the school to learn English, one of the girls is Kim Yoonha, the girl you met while shopping a few days ago.

Yoonha comes running towards you, radiating such positive and welcoming energy as she recognises you: "Hiii!!!!! You're here, at my school! You study here???!?" She questions in the softest, most excited tone. Boldly you nod in answer to her question, in return she grabs your arm and pulls you towards the teachers office. The two of you engaging in conversation about kpop and kdramas as she questions about your favourite things. The conversation felt so natural and you felt included, you've made a true friend already and you'd hope to make many more.

The school day dragged and you went between Korean, Spanish and Chinese language classes. Learning languages is your passion but it's so difficult. Finally after your last class of the day it was time to go and eat. It was 8:50pm and you were very tired. Long school days were something completely out of the ordinary to that of home, 9am - 3pm were your normal times but here it's 8am - 8:30pm but you did get 2 hours for lunch.

Next to your school was a little restaurant, only seating around 10-15 people, you and Yoonha decide to go there, she said it's a kind family restaurant and they all treat you so well in there. You went with her to see what it was like but also because you're sooo hungry like always.
The exterior was plain, wooden and a little broken but it had a warm glow from the inside out and you were excited to look inside.
You reach for the door and push it slightly open, enough for you and Yoonha to pass through.
The interior was different, warm, calm and welcoming, much like that of the JYP cafe. It felt comforting to be there, you didn't feel out of place and all the people smile and bow in politeness, which you do in return.

There is a small black table in the corner of the room which was empty.. Yoonha leads you towards it: "This is where I always sit, normally I come alone because it's peaceful but I'm glad I can come with you." You smile and pick up the menu, it's a beautiful place .. maybe.. maybe .. one day you can bring Felix here on a little lunch date.