Ephemeral

Chapter 4

I go to the university 4 days a week. Out of the remaining 3 days, Jaebeom always seemed to show up.

Day 1: He found me in the cafeteria

I was in line to buy my lunch while playing with my phone. After a while, I felt a tap on my shoulder.

I looked up from my phone to see the line has moved farther so I moved.

Seconds later, I feel another tap on my shoulder. I looked up and saw that the line hasn't moved so I went back to my phone.

The person behind me tapped my shoulder again. The line still hasn't moved.

"I'm sorry but the line hasn't moved, so it's not like I can move farther." I said while turning around.

Once I saw the smiling face of the culprit, he waved happily at me.

"You?" I pointed at him.

"Hello, Soo-Hee. I'm Jaebeom, in case you don't remember."

"Why are you here?"

"I'm just getting my lunch."

I sighed and turned around. I just don't want to deal with him today.

"Did you finish all of your classes today?"

I just played with my phone, pretending that he doesn't even exists.

"Everything that they sell in this cafeteria is good, but I do recommend having the pork cutlet."

He keeps trying to strike up a conversation with me but I kept pretending as if I didn't hear anything.

After another five minutes, I finally got to the front of the line and was able to buy lunch.

Once I got my lunch, I immediately walk away and searched for the farthest table possible.

I finally found an empty table and sat down. I started to eat my lunch in peace.

A few minutes later, he showed up again.

"Is this seat taken?" He asked referring to the seat in front of me.

"It is."

"Doesn't look like anyone is going to sit here so I'll sit here."

I sighed and kept eating. His smiling face is so annoying but I can't deny how handsome he looks.

"If you were going to sit there anyway, why ask?"

"To be polite." He said as he wiped the cutlery he is going to use.

"Enjoy your meal!" He said brightly and started eating.

"I won't be able to enjoy it now." I mumbled to myself.

A few minutes passed. I tried to eat as fast as I could while I can feel him really enjoying his meal.

"Are you only eating salad?" He asks.

"Is it a problem?"

"No. I just thought you might need to eat more food. Do you want to try the pork cutlet?"

"I don't-"

"Here." He put a small slice of pork cutlet on my plate.

"What do you think you are doing?"