Over The Seas [Kim Sunwoo The Boyz]

Chapter Thirty-One

It's only been two days since Sunwoo and I had started dating. We both decided to keep it low key for the first few weeks to get comfortable with it later on- plus, we didn't want to make a huge deal of it.
It's now Monday so we return back to school to finish off the semester. Since I arrived in the middle of the school year, I was behind on a lot. I've never been one to worry about end of year exams but this one made me really want to go back to the US.

My brother dropped me off at my school without, thankfully, asking questions about Sunwoo and I. I'm pretty sure he had already assumed that we were together...or he didn't care at all. Either way, I'm going to have to deal with nagging questions thanks to Sewoon.
The second I had walked into my first class, Sewoon was waiting patiently at my seat. Not many were in the classroom- most were out and about with their friends before the teachers arrived.
"Okay, I've reached my limit of patience, you need to tell me EVERYTHING!" The morning after Sunwoo had confessed to me on the soccer field, Sewoon had sent me thousands of messages asking for details. A lot was said that night so I decided it would be best to tell him i'm person, plus I really wanted to see his reaction.
"I will, I will! Just don't overreact too much." Even though I said those words, I didn't really mean them. I knew I could count on my best friend to dramatize it and make it seem like best thing in the world. It is important to me and I still can't process that it even happened, mainly because I'm acting as if it didn't so hopefully hearing Sewoon freaking out about it will help with that.

"You're kidding!!" His eyes widened with shock.
I shook my head, hiding my grin as I watch his lively reactions.
"This is literally something from a tv drama!" He exclaimed.
"Shh! Don't be so loud!" I lightly remind him. I'm glad he's happy about Sunwoo and I, and that now he can since tell me "I told you so" forever but I still want to be careful.
"There's barely anyone here, it's fine." Sewoon reassures me.
"I know but you can never be too careful."
"Trust me, you'll be fine. I promise not to tell anyone or talk about it when they're other people around." He gave me a sincere smile.
I'm glad that I have him to talk to about my relationship with Sunwoo. I've always counted on him in the past with my problems so it shouldn't be any different now.

The school day ended pretty quickly. I don't know if it had something to do with how my life is right now but I'm not complaining. I walked with Sewoon on our usual path to Hanlim. I was starting to feel a few butterflies in my stomach as we got closer.
I haven't really seen Sunwoo since Saturday night when it all happened. We did text each other of course, but this is our first interaction in person as a couple!
"You okay? You look uneasy..." Sewoon asked in a concerned yet teasing tone.
"Yeah, no, I'm fine...Just a bit nervous, I guess." I say softly. I stared at my hands as I played with my fingers, trying to force the nervousness out of me.
Sewoon already knew I wasn't telling the truth. "You'll be fine. The other guys will be there so it's not like you'll be there alone with him." He tried his best to comfort me.
Oh no, I forgot about the other guys! How are they gonna react? Did Sunwoo already tell them? What about my brother?
Asking myself these questions really didn't help.

We finally arrived to the school. I decided to shake the nerves off and just go with the flow. The more nervous I get, the more chances there are of it becoming awkward and embarrassing for me.
Sewoon and I walked up to the group and before we got at least 20 feet close to them, they already noticed us and smirks covered their faces.
They obviously know! It's literally written all over their faces!!
The closer I got the more my heart began to race. I saw Sunwoo standing there, looking at me and trying to hide his smile.
How can he look cuter every time I see him?
"Hey guys." We were now a part of the circle with everyone else. I tried to sound as calmly and normal as I could.
They all began greeting Sewoon in a very one-of-the-guys manner.
When did Sewoon become so buddy-buddy with them ?
Then they all looked at me as if they needed to have a serious talk.
"Sooo..." Danny first spoke.
"When were you gonna tell you had a thing for Sunwoo?"
Crap! I totally lied to them about me liking Sunwoo.
I panicked a bit. "I...um...uh..."
"We're just messing with you, we knew you liked him anyways." He and Chansuk break out in laughter.
I just look at Sunwoo, hoping to get some answers as to how much they know.
"They know." He had instantly read my mind. How is that even possible??
"Yeah, we had actually planned the whole thing." Stated Danny with a sense of pride.
"No, I planned it, you guys we just a part of it." Sunwoo retaliated.
"Yeah, whatever you say."
I couldn't help but laugh at their conversation.
"Now we're the next ones to get a girlfriend." Danny said to his brother.
"That shouldn't be hard. If Sunwoo could do it before us, we could too."
"At least Sunwoo best you guys to being the first in the group." Jihoon suddenly speaks out.
"Ouch, man. You don't gotta be like that now."
We all began laughing at Danny's reaction.

They all slowly transitioned into talking about school and graduation. The thought of not only my brother graduating, but Sunwoo graduating makes me feel a bit sad. Knowing they're going into the music industry, it worries me a lot that I won't be seeing them that much anymore. Now that Sunwoo has more time available, he'll be using that time for work...I don't want to begin thinking about that right now.
I zoned out a bit as I got lost in my thoughts. Suddenly, Sewoon nudges me with his elbow.
"You good?" He asks.
"Hmm, yeah I'm alright." I didn't feel like talking about my thoughts while being with the guys.
I feel my phone vibrate.
I quickly check and see that it's a message from Sunwoo. I look at him out of confusion but he's just looking at me, waiting for me to read what he said.
Why is he texting me instead of just talking to me?
I read the message.

Sunwoo: You okay?

I look up at him again and he seems concerned. I simply smile at him hoping he won't ask me any questions.

Me: I'm okay, just a bit tired.

He looks back at his phone and starts typing.

Sunwoo: Would you like me to take you home?

Walk me home?! Wait, why am I freaking out about it if he's done it a thousands times already...

Me: What about my brother?

Sunwoo: I already talked to him about it today. He says it'll be more convenient for him if I took you home.

This is really the new norm now.

I hesitated a bit. I knew I couldn't say no but it somehow made me feel the same butterflies I felt when he first walked me home. Even though this isn't the first time, it still feels like it is since Sunwoo's now my...boyfriend. I'm not used to being in a relationship so I don't know what to do or what to expect. And I know it's going to take a lot of getting used to, especially since he's technically a celebrity.

Me: Okay then.

"Why are you guys texting if you're right infront of each other?" Chansuk leaned over Sunwoo's shoulder and noticed our conversation.
"Wow, you're really taking this secret relationship seriously." Danny chimed in.
Sunwoo slightly chuckled as he walked towards me.
"Alright, see you guys later."
We start walking away from the group as they make their snarky comments. I honestly didn't think they'd react this way towards us, but it does add a little more fun to it.