C L O S E R || hwang hyunjin

𝐶𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒

I walked into class, looking for one person in particular. Hyunjin was sitting in the back like he usually did. I wanted to sit next to him for some reason but, I didn't want to bother him. I waved to him lightly as he noticed me. I sat next to Grace. For that one moment, I felt small. Chan immediately walked in with a big smile on his face. "Okay. So our trip was a success, right? I think everyone got along.." He nodded while looking at all of us. I sat up straight. "Now, time for actual school, don't let me down." He laughed. He went around and handed everyone a paper. "A pop test. Seriously?" Felix let out a big sigh. "I have to see if you're actually studying," Chan added. "I don't think he does that," Grace said with a smirk. "Hey!" Felix scuffed and rolled his eyes. Grace just snickered. I laughed a bit. I looked down at the quiz, and it didn't seem too hard. I wiped my forehead and focused on my quiz. It was silent in the room, but I heard a slight whisper between Felix and Minho. I noticed Felix turn around to get Changbin's attention and whispered to him. "Hey!" Chan noticed them and Felix fixed himself. "Sorry." Felix coughed. I made a quick smile and went back to do the quiz. After the surprising, yet not surprising quiz, Chan came around and gathered all the papers. He looked at the answers. "I will grade these tonight, and let you know your scores tomorrow." He nodded to us and we were dismissed. "We have time before going to the next class, we are going for coffee, want to come?" Grace stood up and looked down at me. I looked up and scratched my head. "I think I am just going to stay and study a bit.. thank you though." "That's okay." Grace and the girls left but I got out my books and started reading. I felt bad for not going with them. But, I wanted to stay behind for some reason. I saw the boys getting up in a rush, grabbing their coats and bags. "We are heading to the halls," Felix added as they left. I looked around the classroom to see only one person, looking down at his phone with his head low, his hair was fluffy. I made a quick smile.

I got up and made my way to his desk. I grabbed a juice out of my bag and placed one on his desk. "If you like it you can have it," I said with a grin. He slowly looked up at me with a curious face. "Thanks." He said softly then looked back down. "Do you mind if I sit next to you so we aren't alone?" I realized what I said, then got embarrassed and scratched my head. "I mean since we are both here." "Sure." He made a quick shy smile. I went back to my desk and grabbed my books. I came back and sat at the desk next to him. He put a straw in his juice box and took a little sip. I made a quick smile and got out a juice box for myself and took a sip. "You rejected your friends to drink juice with me?.." Hyunjin said softly while taking a glance at me. "This wasn't my plan." I waved my hands with a chuckle.

"Truly it wasn't."

I looked down shyly. "Maybe I am too awkward?" I coughed and focused on my book. "I can never be a normal friend, can I?" I sighed to myself.

"Thank you." I suddenly heard Hyunjin say. I slowly looked over at him, scratching his head. "No one wants to hang with me, but you came over here and kind of made an effort." He made a quick smile.

"Of course. Why not? I mean, I would like to be your friend.." I looked up because I still felt awkward. I shrugged. We didn't say much. "I am glad he at least said something.." The feeling of silence took over the room, for we both were too quiet to say anything. "I need more effort."

I was in the girls' locker room, shuffling through my clothes. I got dressed in my sweatsuit. I noticed the other girls were already on their way out the door. I finished getting ready and tied my long hair up in a ponytail. I sighed to myself and ran out. I made my way to the school's soccer field where we would be playing games of soccer. We all lined up to form teams. Our teacher stood in front of us. "Our team leaders will be Grace and Felix." Felix walked over to one side and Grace to the other. "Now, take turns choosing your teammates." Grace chose first, Haley. Felix went next and chose Minho. "Rylee." Grace chose. "Changbin," As they were calling out people, I knew I was going to be last. "This is always how it is." I looked down with a scuff. I shrugged. I looked up to notice Hyunjin looking at me. I made a quick smile. "Carys," Grace called out again. I sighed. Hyunjin and I were the only ones left. "Hyunjin I guess.." Felix shrugged. "Wait.. we could use Annie.. She is scary.." Minho whispered. Felix nodded. "No, it'll be weird if she was the only girl on our team and Hyunjin was the only boy on their team." Felix laughed. "Oh true."