Over The Seas [Kim Sunwoo The Boyz]

Chapter Fourty

Sunwoo and Hyunjun both took their turns up infront of the photographers, showing off their diplomas. Hyunjae took out his camera and went up to take his own pictures; Changmin followed.
They both look like really proud parents...

After a few minutes, Sunwoo called Jihoon, Danny, and Chansuk over so they could all take pictures with their other friends. Chanhee started going around recording with a vlogging camera and interviewing each member.
I sat alone at the back of the room. I sighed and thought to myself,
I guess this is the life of kpop stars.
I was deep in thought until I heard someone call my name.
"Riyae?"
I looked up and saw Sunwoo standing infront of me.
"Yeah?" I asked.
"Are you okay?"
"Yeah, of course." I immediately responded. "I was just doing some thinking." He sat down beside me.
"What we're you thinking about?"
"I'm not sure I can really say right here."
He quickly glanced around the room to make sure no one was possibly eavesdropping in our conversation. He leaned in and asked, "Is it about us?"
My eyes widened. "Sunwoo!"
"What? It's pretty loud in here so it's not like anyone can hear me." He defended himself.
"Shouldn't us sitting next to each other and talking cause some sort of trouble?"
"Don't worry, I can have a normal conversation with you as my friend's little sister." He teased, emphasizing the last three words.
I rolled my eyes.
"So what was it you were thinking about?"
"Uhh," I hesitated. "I was just thinking about our next date."
That actually wasn't was I was thinking about...I don't think right now is a really a good time
"You were?" I noticed he was trying to hide his grin.
"Yeah, I know it hasn't even been a week since our coffe date but-"
"There's Riyae!"
I quickly turned my head and see that my parents were coming towards Sunwoo and I.
Oh crap
"We've been looking everywhere for you!"
"We checked every single room even though I told your mother you guys were in here."
"Yeah, yeah. Where's Jihoon?" My mom began searching the room.
"I last saw him over there near the photographers." Sunwoo answered.
Both my mom and dad stopped searching and looked at Sunwoo.
"Kim Sunwoo!" My mom yells out in shock.
He stood up and greeted them, shaking their hands and slightly bowing in respect.
"I'm sorry I yelled out like that," She forced out a laugh. "I didn't notice you sitting there."
"It's okay, there's no need to apologize."
What am I witnessing right now??
"It's certainly been a while since we've seen you, Sunwoo." My dad spoke.
"Well, you know Mr. Son, we've all been pretty busy lately."
"Right, of course, of course!"
To save them from their misery (mainly mine), I stood up hoping they'll talk about something else.
My parents eyes were on me now, but they seemed a little confused. They looked at me, then to Sunwoo, then back at me.
"H-how do you t-two know each other?" My mom politely asked, though the smile still seemed forced.
I looked at him knowing he'll answer first.
"Jihoon introduced Riyae to all of us at the beginning of the school year and so we all became friends with her." He responded confidently.
"Oh, it's good to hear that Jihoon helped her make some friends."
Thankfully, my dad changed the subject.
"It's definitely been a long time since I've seen the rest of Jihoon's friends. Why don't I invite you all to eat?"
What?!
"Oh..." Sunwoo's shyness finally showed.
"That's really not necessary, Mr. Son."
"Yeah, Dad, that's not necessary." I said, hoping to convince him more.
"Of course it is! You're all still like family so it's no trouble at all."
Sunwoo and I just looked at each other, trying to come up with any sort of excuse.
"You're not here alone, are you?" My dad asked.
"A few of our members are here to accompany me." Sunwoo hesitantly replied.
"Invite them as well! It'd be nice to finally meet a few of your fellow members!"
Please, someone tell me what is going on!
"I'll go ask my manager first, if that's okay."
"Yes, yes, of course!"
Sunwoo walked away and disappeared into the crowd of people.

"So," My mom's polite tone turned into a serious one. "How close are you to Sunwoo personally?"
"What?" I responded.
"Like, are you guys really close?"
"Umm..."
"You know, sweetie, you only come across guys like Kim Sunwoo once in your lifetime."
"And?" I was confused as to what my mom was implying.
"And he's only a few months older than you..."
I burrowed my eyebrows in confusion. I looked at my dad to see if he knew what she was talking about but he had the same look.
My mom looked annoyed that I wasn't catching on.
"You know what I'm trying to say! You better grab him before it's too late."
"Mom!" I exclaimed in shock.
"It's not a bad idea!"
"Where we you three months ago..." I mumbled as I walked away before the conversation got worse.
"We really need to cut our hours at the hospital, don't we." I heard my dad whisper to my mom as I left.

Sunwoo and the few members got approval to accept my dad's invitation. We all left the school and made our way to a nearby restaurant.
Thank goodness nothing much happened while in the restaurant. My parents had a fun talk with Sunwoo and the twins and got to know more about Hyunjun, Hyunjae, Jacob, Chanhee, and Changmin. Everybody played things well and we successfully finished lunch. Unfortunately, the members had to go back to their company building to have their own celebration.
I need to take a five hour nap after this...

. . .

It's been a few days since the graduation. School got out for a small break before the next school year so I haven't been up to anything besides watching tv shows.
But today is a different day. Since Sunwoo has been busy, we haven't gottten a chance to celebrate Valentine's Day together. We didn't want to to anything big or go anywhere since it's super cold, so we decided to watch a movie at my house. My parents were having another late shift tonight so they won't be home. Jihoon didn't have practice so we weren't alone, but he's planning to stay in his room anyways.

I took a quick shower and got dressed into more appropriate clothing for a date, despite it being in my own home. I layed out some snacks and drinks on the coffee table in the middle of the living room, fixed a few throw pillows and layed a folded blanket on the couch.
I finally heard a knock at the door after pacing back and forth in the living room, mentally preparing myself. I ran to the door, quickly fixed my hair, and took a deep breath.
I opened the door and saw Sunwoo standing in front of me with a single rose in one hand and a small box wrapped with fancy ribbon full of chocolates (I'm hoping) in the other.
It seemed as if he really tried to dress up since he wasn't wearing his usual black clothing, thought he still wore a hooded jacket to hide his face.
"Can I come in?" He asked. I was too mesmerized that I forgot to let him in.
"These are for you." He handed me the rose and the box. "I know you don't usually like big gestures so I got you something simple."
"These are perfect." I replied honestly. I went to the kitchen to put the rose in a vase and joined Sunwoo who made his way to the couch. Since this is our first time being alone together (with Jihoon upstairs in his room), I could tell we were both feeling awkward and anxious.
"Have you already picked a movie for us to watch?" Sunwoo asked as I turned on the tv.
"No, I couldn't decide." I said sheepishly.
He chuckled. "Then let's decided on one together." He took the remote and began scrolling through a selection of movies on a streaming platform. He selected a few and asked me if I've already watched them; I answered "yes" for all of them.
Now I regret binge-watching movies over the weekends.
After a few minutes of searching for a movie, he finally selected one that I haven't watched.
"Have you watched this one?" I asked him.
"I know what it's about." He grinned.
"Should I be scared?"
He just shrugged.
I slowly grabbed a pillow and hugged it tight.