Over The Seas [Kim Sunwoo The Boyz]

Ch. Twenty

Sunwoo and I paid our entrance fee and we began to walk around looking to see the type of rides they had. We didn't say much to each other at first, I was too nervous to even open my mouth and maybe he was too.
I wish I wasn't so shy!
I sighed as I tried to think of what to say. As I did so, Sunwoo looked at me with an anxious look. He then looked down at his feet as we continued to walk for a few minutes. I looked over at him feeling kinda bad.
He probably thinks you're boring...just say something already!
I plucked up whatever courage I had and finally opened my mouth to say something.
"So...," Sunwoo turned and stared at me intently as I spoke.
"Which ride do you want to go to first?"
"I'm not really sure, I thought you could choose the first one." Sunwoo turned away shyly.
Just wanting to have some fun, I chose to ride the bumper cars.

At last, after getting out of our shells, we talked more and we rode most of the rides there. We were laughing non-stop and trying our best not to scream when a ride went to fast or too high. After about an hour and a half had passed, we started to become weary and hungry. There were many food trucks so we stopped at the nearest one and got whatever they were serving. Sunwoo and I sat down across from each other on a nearby picnic table. We didn't speak much since we were too focused on eating instead. Sunwoo quickly gobbled up his food while I was only half way finished.
I could feel his gazing at me as I ate. I look up from my plate and he immediately looked down at his phone. I tried not to smile too noticeably as I saw him do this.
Was he really just staring at me?

When I finished my food, Sunwoo kindly threw my trash away and we began to converse.

"So basically you were born in the US since your parents decided to live there but they weren't able to support you and Jihoon since he was only a baby when they moved so after having you, they left you with one of their close friends and ended up moving back here and that you didn't know you were adopted until earlier this year, right?
Sunwoo was surprisinged as I told him more about my life before coming to Korea.
I didn't respond immediately. Hearing Sunwoo summarize the whole situation made me a bit down. I just brushed it off and gave him a response.
"Yeah...crazy right?" We both chuckled.
"It's kinda sad to know what you've been through." His tone became sorrowful, eyes full of sympathy.
"It was a lot to process and there has been a lot of hardships, but I've been blessed to be able to experience this life. I'm sure this isn't something that commonly happens."
Lightening the mood, he smiled a little and he continued to ask me more about my life.

It started getting late and we noticed that there weren't as many people as before. Sunwoo and I left and he walked me home. We told each other goodnight and waved as I entered the house. The lights were on so I assumed that Jihoon was already home. I got myself ready for bed, did a little bit of my homework and attempted to fall alseep.
I can't believe I actually got to hang out with Sunwoo. Even though this is technically the second time, it just seems so much more special now.

During lunch at school next day, I told Sewoon everything that happened.
He just sat there with a mischievous smirk once so finished talking.
"What's with that look?" I asked.
"Nothing, nothing. It's just that it REALLY sounds more like a date than you guys 'hanging out'."
I shake my head and continue eating my
lunch.
It's great having a nice and supportive friend like Sewoon, but he can be a bit too much sometimes.

A week has passed now and Sunwoo and I have been talking a lot more. We've been learning a lot more about each other, usually small things. For example: he told me he doesn't like vegetables, addicted to juices, he gets scared easily, is afraid of heights, cats, and dogs, etc. I've told him a lot about
myself too: I can get very claustrophobic, I don't like chocolate or anything too sweet, I love photography, etc.
We haven't hung out since we went to the carnival because he's been busy with The Boyz upcoming mini album. I've also been busy with school. Since it's mid November, there are three months left of the second semester, which means I'm going to be a senior next year. That also means that Sunwoo, my brother, and the twins are graduating soon. It's sad to think about but I try to not let it occupy my mind for long.

Tomorrow is the day of The Boyz's "The Only" mini album release. I promised Sunwoo I'd listen to it and I've seen the teasers for their songs and even though k-pop never interested me, their songs sounded really good. I went on their official Instagram account out of sheer curiosity and wow...I saw their concept photos that they posted all throughout the month and I couldn't stop looking at not just Sunwoo's photos, but every single member's. I didn't really know what to expect them to look like but I know that they exceeded my expectations. I also couldn't help but appreciate the photography skills and how well the concepts were shown. It honestly felt weird seeing Sunwoo in a different atmosphere; seeing him so serious and so handsome, I didn't think he could be more attractive than he already was...
I had to force myself to stop staring at their amazing visuals after 20 minutes of doing so.
Did I really have to start liking a k-pop idol ??? My heart will burst if I see anymore of Sunwoo in these types of pictures...

THURSDAY
I woke up pretty excited this morning. I have been looking forward to hearing The Only for days now but I have to wait until the evening until it officially comes out. But I wasn't the only one excited for the release.
At school, I hear many girls talking about it. Conversations after conversations all throughout the day about The Boyz.
"I can't wait till they release their music video!"
"Their visuals are too much to handle!!"
"Have you seen Hyunjae-oppa's blonde hair? He's so cute!"
And on and on and on the fan girls went.
Even Sewoon talked about it at lunch.
"Wow, I can't believe I'm actually friends with a k-pop star! I'm sure I'll be able to lend more girls if I hang out with your boyfriend more."
I simply ignored his comments since there was no use in changing his mind about Sunwoo and I or anything, as a matter of fact.

School finally ended and I walked to Hanlim to meet my brother and the twins. Of course, Sunwoo wasn't there this time but I understood that he was busy with his work. Jihoon and I arrived home and I grabbed a snack as I patiently waited in my room until 6pm.

(A/N: When I began writing this fanfic two years ago, I didn't pay attention to much detail and didn't really plan it out well. I also didn't understand how age worked in South Korea so I didn't plan that out well either. Sunwoo and the rest of the guys are all 19 and the main character, Riyae is 18. I honestly don't feel like going back and changing any time I'd mention their age so here's this disclaimer and I apologize for any confusion)