A Thousand Times by E Janetulip

Chapter 14

"말로는 설명 안 되는 느낌, 걷는 것만 같은 기분 저기 구름 위를."
"[This emotion that can't be expressed in words, it feels like I'm walking on top of those clouds]."

⭐

You are my star.

-Aurora (오로라)

2016. 09. 11.

This afternoon, we were hanging out in Seonghwa's house. San didn't come, he said he's busy doing homework because he hasn't done it yet and he's rushing doing it. I already did mine while on the phone with Seonghwa last night.

"오로라야 (Aurora-ya)," the first thing I heard him said when I answered his call as a smile made its way on my face just by hearing his voice. He sounded like he was in a good mood.

"왜 성화씨? (Wae Seonghwa-ssi?)" I replied, a smile still evident on my face.

"뭐해? (Mwohae?)" he asked what I was doing.

"나? (Na?) I'm doing my homework," I answered continuing to do my work.

"어 그래?... (Eo gurae?...)" he stopped talking for a second before continuing. "지금이 적기가 아닌가? 나중에 전화할까? [Is this not the right time? Should I call you later?]"

Telling him to don't hang up I told him it's okay, "아니, 괜찮아 (Ani, gwaenchanha). 숙제는 다했니? [Are you done with homework?]"

"응, 어제 끝냈어 (Eung, eoje kkeutnaesseo)," informing me he was done with it since yesterday.

"나 좀 도와줄래? (Na jom dowajullae?)" I asked for his help even though I could do it just by myself. I just wanted to hear him talk, explaining things to me.

Once he agreed, he started telling me what should I do. He knows exactly what he was saying. He was explaining thoroughly for me to understand it better, but I already know it. I smiled as he kept talking. The one thing I also admire about Seonghwa is his cleverness. I wonder what this guy can't do.

"네 (Neh)," I responded when he asked me if I understood what he said to me. He went back explaining again and I couldn't help but let out a laugh. He sounded so focused on explaining how to do the homework.

He stopped speaking when he heard me laughing, "어 왜? 왜 웃는거야? (Eo wae? Wae usneungeoya?)" questioning why was I suddenly laughing. Him asking why made me laugh even more.

"아 진짜?... (Ah jinjja?...)" he said in disbelief when he finally figured why was I laughing so much. "알지?... 넌 그냥 날 속이고 있어 (Alji?...neon geunyang nal sogigo isseo)."

"네 (Neh), I'm just messing with you," I answered.

"이렇게 될 줄 알았어야 하는 건데 [I should have known better]," I heard him let out a sigh of disbelief. "당신이 내게 물었을 때 나는 마치... 그걸 이해하지 못하는 게 진심이야? 하지만 난 잠자코 있었어. 네가 정말 모를 거라고 생각했기 때문이야 [When you asked me I was like... you can't be serious about not understanding it right? but then I stayed silent because I thought maybe you really don't know]."

"그래, 하지만 넌 나보다 똑똑해 [Yeah, but you are smarter than me]," I reasoned with him.

"야 오로라씨, 그렇다고 네가 멍청하다는 뜻은 아니야 (Ya Aurora-ssi, geureohdago nega meongcheonghadaneun ddeuseun aniya)," he protested and argued, telling me just because he's smarter than me, doesn't mean I'm dumb. He sounded serious while saying that to me. I rolled my eyes on his words as a small smile popped up on my face. Everybody give it up for Park Seonghwa for being a winsome person.

Back with Seonghwa and I hanging out, this afternoon, we were watching 50 First Dates in their living room while eating popcorn and him eating the strawberry cake that I baked. I decided to bake a strawberry cake last night since Seonghwa likes strawberries. Eating, doing nothing, and just chilling, those are the best things.

Her sister Seungmin unnie wasn't home, she went out with her friend. Both of their parents were also out because of work. It was just us two, alone in their home.

The credits started rolling indicating the movie already ended. Too comfortable with our positions, we didn't even try to make a move. The back of my head was leaning on the crook of his neck while his right arm was loosely wrapped around my waist. But needing to drink some water, I pulled away from Seonghwa's warmth to grab a cup of water on the table.

"맛있다? (Masissda?)" looking at him as he was eating the strawberries on top of the cake, asking for confirmation if what I made was good. He nodded to answer my question before looking up and noticed that I was looking at him. About to put it on his mouth, he even managed to ask me if I wanted to eat it, referring to the last piece of strawberry.

"너는 그것을 원하니? (Neoneun geugeoseul wonhani?)"

"아니, 네가 먹어. 널 위해 만들었어 (Ani, naega meogeo. Neol wihae mandeureosseo)," I shook my head at him, saying to eat it because I made it for him.

I got up to get a napkin to wipe the corner of Seonghwa's lips because I know this guy eats messily. I've seen it before.

Wiping it made me look at his full and pinkish lips when I felt like he was staring at me. I looked up to see if he was looking at me to be met by my eyes meeting his, those deep brown eyes.

At that time, realizing how close we were from each other, my heart began beating fast as my cheeks started blushing.

It felt as though someone was pulling me towards him. Our faces were inching closer from one another making me close my eyes as his left hand touched my chin gently. I don't know, it happened fast. The next thing I knew, I felt his lips on mine and both of my hands were placed on his shoulder like they somewhat belonged there.

His lips were warm and so soft. I still remember tasting strawberry on his lips and feeling of a smile appearing on his lips before we pulled away.

My emotions were running wild. The moment felt so intensely natural and unknown at the same time. I can't explain the feeling. As much as I want to explain, I find it hard to express. I feel as if words aren't enough. How I wish there was a better way to put that.