Chapter 3:
I blinked in surprise at Yian's world.
"N- No, it's not like that," I said quickly.
Sihoon looked calm as usual, but there was a small smile on his face.
Yian crossed his arms and laughed.
"Really? Then why are you both arriving together?"
I felt a little embarassed and looked down at my desk.
"We just met outside the class gate." I explained quietly.
"Hmm..." Yian said, pretending to think seriously.
" I guess that's believable".
Sihoon finally spoke.
"Stop teasing her".
Yian grinned.
"Alright, alright, I will stop... For now".
During class, I drops my pen.
I bends down to pick it up, but Sihoon reached for it at the same to. Our hands touch for a moment. I quickly pull my hand back.
"Sorry...".
Sihoon gently places the pen on my desk.
"It's okay".
I suddenly feels nervous for no reason.
After class ended, I went to the cafe as usual. When i arrived, Mr. Park smile and said someone was waiting for me. I was Confused, i looked around the cafe.
When my eyes landed on the person sitting by the window i froze.
It was him.
Sihoon was sitting quietly by the window looking outside. When he noticed me standing there. He gave a small smile.
"Hi," he said sofy,
I walked closer, still a little surprised.
" You came here again?" I asked.
Sihoon nodded.
" I wanted some coffee".
Before i could say anything, Mr. Park called from behind the counter.
"Jia, can you take his order?"
I looked back at Sihoon.
" So... What would you like today?"
Sihoon thought for a moment before answering.
"The same as yesterday."
I wrote it down and turned to leave, but his voice stopped me.
" Jia".
I looked back.
" Yes?"
He smiled slightly.
"Don't work too hard".
After that, i went back to work. The cafe slowly become quieter. When i finally looked outside, i noticed that it was raining. The rain was falling heavily against the windows.
After finishing my work, I stopped outside the cafe. I looked up at the dark sky and sighed outside softly.
" I forget my umbrella....." I murmured to myself.
Just as i was wondering what to do, a familiar voice spoke behind me.
"You are still here".
I turned around.
It was Sihoon.
He was standing there, holding an umbrella.
I looked a little surprised.
"You didn't leave?" I asked.
Sihoon shook his head slightly.
" I was waiting for the rain to stop".
After a short pause, he lifted the umbrella a little higher.
"You can walk with me".
I hesitated for a moment, then stopped closer under the umbrella.
" Thank you", I said quietly.
Sihoon nodded and started walking. The rain fall softly around them and for a while neither of them spoke. I noticed that the umbrella was a little small. Our shoulders were almost touching. I looked down, feeling strangely nervous.
After a few moments, Sihoon spoke Sihoon looked ahead at the we street.
" You must be tried".
I shook her head slightly.
"It's okay, I am used to it ".
For a moment, we walked quietly again. Then i suddenly noticed something.
Sihoon was holding the umbrella slightly closer to my side, so I wouldn't get wet.
"You are getting wet". I said softly.
Sihoon shrugged a little.
" It's fine".
After the rain stopped, A cold wind blew through the street. I shivered slightly. Sihoon noticed and look off his shirt.
"Here", He said softly.
"You will get cold".
I looked surprised.
" But ... What about you?" I asked.
Sihoon shook his head.
" I am fine".
I hesitated for a moment before talking it.
" Thank you" I said softly.
I wrapped the shirt around my shoulder. It was still warm. When i looked up again, i noticed Sihoon watching me quietly.
For some reason, i suddenly felt shy and quickly looked away. I held the shirt a little tighter around my shoulder as we walked.
" Thank you...for the umbrella and this", I said quietly.
Sihoon looked at her for a moment.
" It's nothing".
The stretwss quiet except for the sound of water dripping from the trees. After a few steps, i spoke again.
"Do you came to the cafe often?"
Sihoon nodded slightly.
"Sometimes".
I smiled a little.
" You always order the same thing".
Sihoon looked a little amused.
"You noticed?"
I suddenly felt embarrassed and looked away.
" Well... I work there".
Sihoon chuckled softly.
"Still, most people wouldn't remember".
We walked a little further until we reached the corner of the street. Sihoon stopped.
" This is my way".
I nodded.
" Mine too... Just a little further".
I thought night was friendly over.
But the next morning at school, somthing unexpected happened. When i entered the classroom, everyone was whispered.
And the moment I saw Sihoon...., I understand why.