yan ! college friend(?)(✿◡‿◡)
You always enjoyed the campus library, where everyone minded their own business. Everything was quiet, with the occasional chair squeaking, and the keyboard sounds. Everyone always kept to themselves.
Or they used to.
"You're here early again," a voice broke the silence. You turned to see Li Wei, the friendly engineering student from your economics elective. His smile was sharp, wide and directed towards you. You internally sighed, giving him a small smile. It's not that you dislike him, but he gets.. weird sometimes.
He's a Chinese student, who started to pester you when he caught you staring at him in one of his volleyball matches. He was another one of those well off kids who didn't really have a big group of friends but hell - did he have people trying to invite him h ere and there.
"Just catching up on some reading," You replied curtly, hoping he’d take the hint, "Need anything?"
Instead, he settled into the chair across from you, setting his bag on the table with a thunk. "Mind if I join you? I have a test tomorrow. Studying with you helps me focus." He said, staring at your face - smiling a bit widely. He had a toothy grin, his canine fangs were much more visible than the average person.
Helps him focus? You blinked, resisting the urge to sigh and just reject him right there. His presence was… tolerable, you supposed.
Li Wei had been persistent since midterms, always offering to help with assignments, waiting for you outside class, and—most unsettling of all—showing up in places he had no reason to be, like your favorite coffee shop or the park where you went to clear your head.
You chalked it up to coincidence at first, maybe he was just another college student with the same interests - heck, same favorite places aswell?
But now…
His hand rested casually on the edge of your notebook, his fingers brushing the corner of your paper. You pulled it away instinctively, your pulse quickening. Haah.. you can't let your mind roam for one damn second near this guy.
"Ah? Sorry, did I startle you?" He leaned back to his seat, looking at you worriedly.
"N.. no," you muttered, packing your things. "I should go."
Li Wei’s smile faltered, just for a moment, before stretching wider. "Y/Nnn, " He said a bit louder, making some heads turn, "I just got here though." He said, reaching out for you across the table.
"I work better alone." You quickly shot back, taking a step back while looking around at the people staring. You stood up, facing him with a small smile as you threw your bag over your shoulder, but as you turned, his voice stopped you.
"It wont be bad promise! I'll stay quiet, I won't disturb you! I-i'll buy you some coffee! Anything you want. Desserts, or - or- just, anything."
You paused, gripping the strap of your bag tighter. His voice carried an edge of desperation that made your skin prickle. Slowly, you turned back, meeting his dark, pleading eyes.
"Maybe another time?" you replied, trying to keep your tone even, polite. You didn’t want to make a scene, heck you were already hating the attention, if you could you would've told him months ago to stop bothering you but - he always feels … off.
Li Wei’s smile twitched, but it quickly came back as quick as it left, "Fine," he said, voice low. "If that’s what you want, Y/N. " He smiled, with his hands in his pockets.
It was what you wanted, but the way he said it made the air feel heavier, like the room had shifted around you. You forced a small nod and walked out, feeling his gaze follow you every step of the way. Quickly you scurried away, anywhere - just away from here.
You tried to shake off the lingering unease from earlier. Maybe Li Wei was just awkward.. Maybe he didn’t mean to come across as so intense. B.. but - It wasn’t your responsibility to fix that right? Like, it must be obvious at this point, you don't like him. Sure, he had a lethal face card and a "good" personality but you couldn't just shake off the thought of him being a bit odd.
Your dorm building came into view, and you let out a relieved breath. As you reached the door, you fished your keys from your pocket, only to freeze when you noticed something out of place—a small bouquet of F/C flowers, sitting on the doorstep.
You crouched, hesitating before picking it up. A card was tucked neatly inside the arrangement. It was an elegant-looking card, one you'd see in those cute romance movies.
"I’m sorry if I came on too strong. Please let me make it up to you. – Li Wei."
It was written in cursive, with small hearts around it. You stared at the flowers and picked them up. You've never seen this brand before.
Wa-a-a-ait. Your stomach churned. How did he know where you lived? Did he ask a friend? No, he's never seen them. Maybe he just had someone deliver these? Probably…. ?
You glanced around, suddenly hyperaware of every shadow stretching across the pavement, every darkened corner. No one was there, but the hair on the back of your neck stood on end. If it was someone else, maybe you would've considered it but no, this is Li Wei. He's an … creep oddball.
Just get inside.. and it'll be fine.
You hurried into the room, shutting the door firmly behind you. Not noticing him around the corner, staring as you entered your room.
He's glad the person he asked gave the correct room, it was a bit hard to hear their words when they were missing a few teeth. But what could he do? They didn't wanna answer him at first! Maybe he'll buy you some dessert tomorrow, cheesecake? Yea, that sounds good - maybe this time you won't run.
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pt 2