Annoying Yet The Right One | SeBaek | EDITING

Chapter 10

Sehun's POV

As I woke up in the morning, something felt off, but I couldn’t quite figure out what it was. Even at school, my mind drifted aimlessly, lost in thought. That’s when I decided to skip class for the third time this week– only this time, I didn’t bother telling my friends.

There’s a place that always puts me at ease. It’s perched above and behind the school grounds, offering a perfect view of the campus, the city, and the sunlit sky. The fresh air, the birds singing from the trees—it all makes this spot feel peaceful, almost like an escape.

I wish I had someone to share this moment with...

Just then, a voice called out, "Oh Sehun!" Someone was heading my way, and when I turned, I saw a small guy with a puppy-like face smiling at me. Great. Just great. And no, that wasn’t sarcasm at all.

I sighed, crossing my arms. "What the hell are you doing here, Byun?"

He rolled his eyes before settling down beside me, his gaze fixed on the view. "Shouldn’t I be asking you that? Your friends are worried, you know?" His eyes met mine, filled with emotions I couldn't quite place. It was… uncomfortable, to say the least.

Clearing my throat, I answered simply, "I didn’t feel like going to school." I lay back on the grass, hoping to end the conversation there.

He just smiled and nodded before suddenly saying something I didn’t catch.

"What was that?" I asked, confused.

Leaning in, "Hey, Sehun?"

I hummed in response, still avoiding eye contact.

"Thanks."

I glanced at him, regretting it the second I did. Crap.

"For what?"

His smile softened as he patted my shoulder, sending an unexpected shiver through me. "For showing me this place. Ever since you brought me here, I keep coming back. It helps me escape, even if just for a little while. So… thank you." His voice was filled with sincerity.

I wasn’t sure how to respond. I never realized this place meant that much to him.

"Uh… you’re welcome?" I said hesitantly.

He turned away, letting out a soft laugh.

We sat in comfortable silence, surrounded by the peaceful view, the cool breeze, and the birds’ melodies. Maybe today wasn’t so bad after all.

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"Thanks for the ride," he said as he stepped out of the car, flashing yet another smile. Seriously, could he stop smiling already?

"I didn’t have a choice. You wouldn’t stop bugging me to take you home," I teased.

"I skipped school just to find you, and this is how you repay me?" He pouted. Wait, he did what now?

"You skipped school? Just to be with me?" A smirk crept onto my lips. I saw him awkwardly smile, a faint pink dusting his cheeks.

"T-that’s not what I meant! I—ugh, never mind." He turned to head inside.

"Don’t worry, Byun," I called after him, surprising even myself. "It’ll be our little secret." Then, without thinking, I winked.

I left him standing there, completely dumbfounded.

Thanks for today, Byun.

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