Over The Seas [Kim Sunwoo The Boyz]

Ch. Twenty-One

I just finished listening to The Only...
And wow! The vocals and Sunwoo's rapping...left me completely speechless.
I honestly didn't imagine The Boyz being this talented.
Amazed by their product, I felt the need to tell Sunwoo. I opened my messages and tried to come up with something good to say after not talking for a while.

Thats right...we haven't talked in a while. It'll be kinda weird to suddenly start talking; He's probably busy anyways so he most likely won't see the message right now.

I put my phone down, feeling a little bit upset that Sunwoo and I haven't spoken to each other in a week. I try not to let it brother me too much, though. It's his job and it's something I'm probably going to have to get used to.

DECEMBER
It's currently the first weekend of December, two days after the one-year anniversary since The Boyz debuted. Of course, I knew that Sunwoo would be busy celebrating with his fellow members but I've really been missing his presence. A simple "Hey" from Sunwoo would make my day at this point. I just hope that we can hang out soon.

Since it's a Saturday, I'm home with no plans. I'm sitting in my room, just going through social media and missing my old home. Even though I find myself thinking about my old family back in the US, I feel myself missing them a little less. Maybe I'm just getting used to this new life more.
Jihoon is also home but I'm sure he's in his room "practicing". I know he's been very occupied with his trainee stuff but I can't help but feel like there's more to it than that...
My parents have also been pretty busy: Longer shifts at the hospital during the day so I barely get time with them now. In the recent and brief moment that we last saw each other, my mother mentioned that they'll get off a few days for Christmas. I almost forgot in that moment that Christmas was at the end of this month. And that New Years is just around the corner. Anyways, it'll be nice to have some well-deserved family time. Hopefully Jihoon will be happy to take a break for a bit.
Drowned in my thoughts, I began to feel sleepy. My body felt relaxed with my calm breathing, my eyes soon began feeling heavy, and slowly, I finally fell into a deep slumber.

THREE HOURS LATER
I gradually started opening my eyes, now waking up from my nap. I stretch a bit and try to wake myself enough to find my phone in the mess of my sheets.
I hate it when I accidentally fall asleep and don't put my phone down on my desk.
I find my phone and instantly check to see if I got any notification...mainly to check if Sunwoo had texted me by any chance.
Still half asleep, I saw a few text notifications. Squinting to see the name, I barely was able to realize that Sunwoo had actually messaged me.
Raising myself with a sudden jolt, I see that he had texted me a little over an hour ago.

Sunwoo: Hey, Riyae!
Sunwoo: It's been a while since we've talked
Sunwoo: I'm sorry but I've been busy with work a lot recently but I got a few days off now so we should meet up soon

Without hesitation, I responded.

Me: Hey, it has been a while
Me: I understand that you've had a lot going on, there's no need to apologize
Me: It'll be great to hangout again :)

Already satisfied with how the conversation is turning out, I await his response.

Sunwoo: Thanks for being an understanding friend
Sunwoo: So, where would you like to go this time ?

An understanding friend...does this count as being friend zoned?

I think of the best place to go after not seeing each other in over a week.

Me: I think it'll be great to go somewhere where we can catch up. What do you think?

Sunwoo: That sounds like a good idea. I have been feeling like going somewhere calming since it's been kinda stressful recently.