Later that night, she figured out two things; one, she likes Lee Jinki. Two, his popularity is pretty intimidating.
The fact that she has is fond of someone but unlikely to succeed to pursue his love, frightens her. She unconsciously found herself dialing Jinki’s number. “Hello?” she heard Jinki on the other line which pretty much startled her. As of why she called, she momentarily forgot. Once again, Jinki spoke up “Mari-ssi?”
“Ah, de(yes). Anyeonghasseyo(hello).” She was half conscious when she murmured those.
“Why did you..” Jinki was oblivious of why she called.
“I actually have.. uhm.” She thought twice before saying anything while playing with her fingers, displaying anxiety and nervousness. “have worries about something.”
“I have a feeling that you do, Mari-ssi. Please tell me if you’re comfortable to do so.” Jinki soothed her.
“No. I don’t think it’s that much of a big deal. Don’t worry, Jinki-ssi.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes.” She smiled through the phone as if Jinki was going to see her.
“..” a moment of silence occurred but not long after, Jinki found the courage to say it. “I’m actually going to ask you if you’re free this Monday?” he was uneasy about her answer. ‘What if she says no? What will I do?’ these thoughts got through him.
Instead of thinking if she was free or whatnot, she was rather surprised. The guy she likes might be asking her out. Well, maybe it was just a friendly date but it still gave her those tingly feeling. As if she was electrified or something, she feels different. “Uhm.. Mari-ssi?” Jinki called out which drawn Mari out of her train of thoughts.
“Ah yes. I’m free this Monday.” She immediately said before Jinki could ever change his mind.
“Great. Then I’m picking you up from the Pastry shop at 3PM.” He planned out.
“But may I ask where are we going?” she asked. Not that she mind but she had to plan on what to wear. Girls had fetish over clothes, they had to wear right apparels on right places and during right events.
“There’s a garage sale of books which is owned by someone I know.” He declared. “I think it will help you to fill up the bookself.” Jinki safely used his pronouns right this time.
“That sounds great.” she was delighted with the fact that Jinki really kept in his mind their conversations earlier. She couldn’t help but feel pleased about it. Secretly smiling widely on the other line, she is really overjoyed about it.
On the other hand, Jinki was also feeling ecstatic about the conversation. He couldn’t help but think about her. He actually wished to see her the day after but unfortunately, he had some radio schedule in the evening and the garage was closed in the morning. He couldn’t wait for the day after tomorrow to come just for him to be with her.
“So..” Mari spoke up.
“So..”
“Good night.” She uttered.
“Yeah, Good night. For real.” He chuckled. They kept on exchanging good nights since earlier. It became literally endless.
“Bye.”
“Bye.”
“..”
“You should hang up first.”
