Can We?

5...Date?

"You know since we're not on campus, you can just address me as Irene...only if you want to though..."

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"I'll walk you home if you like if you're so concerned..."

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It's been half an hour since she had gotten back from the park and now, she lies in her bed still, looking at the ceiling pondering and replaying the encounter in the park. Seulgi twiddles her thumbs, breathing in and out slowly, unable to shut her eyes. Her mind won't let her too. Her mind runs around in circles at the thought of Irene; her face, her hands, her hair, her smile, her voice...soothing, calming and delicate yet confident and reassuring when it needs to be.

Nothing has changed she realises.

My theory was wrong. I thought that maybe tonight my feelings might change, but instead...it confirms my previous thoughts and emotions towards her. In fact...its stronger...I can no longer deny it...I just hope you feel the same way too...

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A whistle from a kettle and the plunging sound of fresh toasted bread from a toaster are heard within Irene's apartment. She is all dressed, bags and books ready with a coffee in hand and slice of toasted bread in her mouth. She woke up feeling refreshed and extremely happy today that she had woken up an hour earlier than usual. She looks outside her apartment window and gazes at the various people walking by, running by, cycling by all rushing to head to where they're supposed to be. Then her gaze diverts to the park. The park where she was last night...with Seulgi.

Am I this happy because of you? Could it be?

She glances at her watch, grabs her things and heads towards the door.

It's another day at college. Students slowly trudge into the lecture hall, yawning then slumping into the familiar seats. Seulgi did not get enough sleep last night for obvious reasons, however she felt wide awake. Adrenaline pumping throughout her whole body and was somewhat...happy.

Joy and Yeri look at her weirdly as she arrives

"You're happy today?"

"Huh? What do you mean? Aren't I always like this?"

"Ahhh...nope. Did you eat something? Or take something perhaps..." Joy side eyes to Yeri.

Seulgi holds her hands up for attention. "Whoa I don't do that stuff okay?! Besides is it bad that I'm feeling happy?"

"Arghhhh put your happiness aside its suffocating and I need sleep..." Joy yawns.

"What's with you two today? Seems like everyone is looking sleepy like they haven't slept in weeks!"

"What do you expect? Its past the initial first few weeks of college where everyone at that time was awake and interested. Its past that now, and it's the typical restlessness, 'I can't be bothered with life attitude'. Typical college life Seul, can't believe you ain't used to it yet nerd."

Nerd. Irene called her a nerd last night after endless teasing and bantering was exchanged between the two of them. She usually disliked the word, but the way it rolled off Irene's lips it sounded attractive.

Seulgi sits in between her two sleepy friends and sees Irene walk into the lecture looking beautiful as usual.

"Good morning class. I know you're all tired and don't want to be here but just to remind you that your papers are due in a week so I'm expecting every single one of you to submit a copy. So, today's lesson we'll be learning about physicochemistry, more specifically the galvanic reactions for electrical energy...