"Teach me to love you ❦." — A Yushi AU
⭐—The task was just simple: to tutor about a foreign language for a month. Well, that is what Jaeyi thought. Besides, she badly need that money. Not until it was him—Yushi, the guy she accidentally kissed that night.
Genre: Uni! AU, student tutor! AU, fluff! AU, small mention of jealousy
Pairing: nct wish Yushi x Jaeyi(f! reader)
Warnings: Kissing, mention of alchohol
Now playing: Dancing with a stranger by Sam Smith with Normani, Kiss it better by Rihanna, Jealous by Nick Jonas
Word Count: 7.0k(got carried away, lol)
"Let's go out" I said, zoning out while resting my whole body at the monoblock chair. "Right! Where should we go..." Gaeul thought, resting her chin above her hand. "How about the newest cafe I mentioned yesterday? It was just a few blocks from here" Eunchae suggested. She's referring to our campus. It's been a week now since we finished our finals. And I'm telling it for real, I genuinely thought it's the end of life. Well, I lowkey kinda accept it.
"No," I interrupted. Both of them looked at me, confused. I usually just agree to whatever they want to do. But this time, I wanted something different. "Let's go for a drink" I looked up to them, brows were frowning. I get it. I don't usually drink. "You mean at your place, right?"
"No," I firmly answered. "Let's go at the club"
The two almost jumped from their seats. "Are you sure about this, Jaeyi? I mean, the first time we asked you out, you declined it" Eunchae said in the matter of fact. Well, they are not wrong. They've been inviting me to try clubs, but its just really not my cup of tea. The loud music, the clumsy people, and random guys asking for your number. Yeah, no thanks.
I honestly don't know what's on me right now, but I really just want some rebellion. Maybe, it was the academic pressure effect. I've been slacking off with my studies. The others must have been disappointed at me, especially my professors who always have this high hopes for me. And now, I'm just a total failure, too tired to do things I used to be good at. That's how humbling college is. And I hate it.
"Yeah, I'm fine" I said, closed to their ears. As expected, the bar was loud. Music here, music there. But at least it was on fire. We sat near the counter. "Since this is Jaeyi's first time, the payment is on me" Gaeul smiles as Eunchae cheers beside me. I let them decide on what to get for me, since I'm not quite familiar with the beverages here.
Gaeul got me a beer, it smells sweet yet bitter to taste. They were just chatting, I don't even notice if they are talking to me. I just keep on drinking and drinking, just to remove the heavy pain inside my chest. I honestly could just kill myself. And choose to do it slowly.
After a few drinks, my head was already heavy. I rest my temple on my palms. "Hey, are you ok Jae?" Eunchae check up beside me. I just nodded, too tired to speak. I heard her call the bartender for a cup of water. "Here," she insisted. I drank a little and stood up. "Excuse me" I said, looking at the floor. I noticed her small flinching, trying to catch me. But I didn't bother.
I walked through the crowd, everyone was dancing. I need to find a comfort room. While looking for it, a guy from the dance floor catches my attention. His moves were amazing, precise and sharp. Lack of energy, but the groove was there. What a great dancer. A small smile formed on my lips, unconsciously. Later, the crowd gathered again. He is with them. Smiling beautifully, while jumping with the crowd.
And somehow, my body forgot about the restroom. I went to the dance floor, looking for something. I decided to dance with them, just small moves. I miss dancing. I miss the feeling that takes me away from reality, even for a short time. I didn't even notice, I forgot what I was looking for and danced with the music. Hands in the air, hips moving with the rhythm.
Everything was going smoothly, until I bumped on someone. We both turned on each other. It was him. The dancer. I didn't know he was more beautiful up close. Wait? Am I calling a guy beautiful? How odd. I looked at his eyes, hypnotized. I love how his glasses frame those ocean eyes of his. His wet look hair is not even helping. Who is this angel in front of me? Making my heart race for the first time.
"Sorry. Are you ok?" His honey voice asked, worried. I never got a chance to answer him. My left mouth opened, but no words came out. "Ms—" I tiptoe, both of my hands resting on his broad shoulders. I interrupted him with my own lips, pressing on to his. The moment he kissed me back, I almost fell from my place. He quickly grabbed my waist, both of my arms were around his neck. Our faces were so close. I can feel his breath.
I jumped out from him. What's going on? Why am I here at the dance floor? And who is this guy in front of me? Wait—WE KISSED?! The moment I realized what was happening, I quickly ran where Eunchae is, not knowing she's already by the stairs. "Jaeyi! I've been lookin—hey, you ok girl?" She asked, catching me from falling. I regret wearing a dress and heels now. I can not somehow catch my breath. "Hey, are you guys ok?" Gaeul came, holding a glass of mojito.
I just nodded, convincing them that I was fine. But they know me too much, especially Eunchae. So we decided to go home. I was just staring at nowhere again, thinking about what happened earlier. Maybe, it was just in my imagination that I kissed him, right? Right. Maybe it was just the alcohol.
"Hey" a guy suddenly appeared in front of me, placing a cup of water on the table. "You've been zoning out" he chuckled. I looked up to him, smiling apologetically. "Sorry, I just don't feel well right now" I said, massaging my temple in a circle motion. "I told you to slow down when drinking, you know your tolerance is not that good" he scolded, sitting across from me.
"I know, I know. I'm sorry, Jaehee" I apologize again while sipping in the cup he gave me. I flinched a little, it was green tea. He giggled, making his eyes disappear "No need to apologize, at least you have fun right?" I almost spit my drink. The face of that guy showed up on my head again. That unreal human. I can not even tell if he's a real person or just my imagination.
I coughed so hard, Jaehee is now kneeling beside me holding a handkerchief. "Hey, are you ok?" He asked worriedly, caressing my back. "Y-yes, I'm fine"
"Did something happened that night—"
"NO!" I stood up, making Jaehee shocked from my action. Gosh, what the heck is wrong with me. I suddenly felt dizzy again, which made me sit back in my seat. Jaehee is still there by my side. "Take it easy, ok? I'm sorry for asking" he apologized, taking a chair from the other table.
"Ohh~" someone suddenly came by, it was Eunchae. That teasing smirk is visible from her lips. "Did I interrupt something?" She said while sitting across, eyes were narrowed. "Eunchae" I gave her a look, while Jaehee was just giggling beside me. "Well, you kinda did," he said as he stood up from his seat. How can this be so casual to him? I really hate this side of him sometimes. But I know I never stood a chance, he already rejected me anyway.
Eunchae looked at him, frowning. "Kidding. Gotta go now, I still have classes by three" he said as he bid his goodbye. "Don't you ever come back here again!" Eunchae shouted and faces me. "Hey," she called. "Don't tell me you still like that guy? He is such a flirt" Eunchae said while side-eye-ing the door where Jaehee just left. As far as I know, I have already moved on from him. But whenever he's with me, I don't have a clear answer to it.
"Gosh, Jaeyi. Forget about Jaehee. Why not go for that guy last night?" my eyes enlarged as he was mentioned again. Why can't these people just stop talking about that. I honestly regret going to the club at this point. I just wanted a drink, and now I ended up having this connection with a stranger. Gosh, this is why I hate clubs. "Stop mentioning it" I said irritably. I went to Mrs. Anna's table while Eunchae was still teasing me from behind. Grinning ear to ear. "So you actually met a guy last night, huh?" She said teasingly, resting her cheeks in her hand. Wait, she didn't know?
"Who met who last night?" Mrs. Anna came, holding a bunch of books. I quickly stood up from my seat and took the books from her. "Ah, thank you Jaeyi. Just place it by the table" she assisted while I'm doing exactly what she said. Since I'm not doing well in my academics recently, I decided to apply as a Student Assistant here in our university. Glad I got accepted as an assistant here at the campus library. So far, it was pretty helpful. Not only financially, but also mentally. I may not be the biggest bookworm, but I just love looking and arranging different books here.
"Oh, Mrs. Anna! Did you know—" before Eunchae could even spill something, I shut her mouth using my hand. "Excuse us, Ma'am. Eunchae still has classes, right?" I glanced at her, forcing a smile. Hoping she will get what I mean to say right now: leave. She was mumbling something to Mrs. Anna while I guided her outside the library. As I successfully got her out of this place before it could get worse, I saw Mrs. Anna laughing at her table.
I looked at her, head tilted. "So you actually went to the bar, dear?" She clarifies. She was the first person I told that I wanted to go to a bar. "Hmm," I nodded. "I just wanna experience it" I smiled as I sat at my designated space beside her table. She hummed while nodding. "Did you find yourself a fine man?" She asked while smiling sweetly. I sigh. "Mrs. Anna, I don't have time for that" she just laughed at my response. "Whatever you say, kiddo" I just laughed at her statement. I couldn't even remember his face anymore.
"By the way, I heard one time that you're speaking Korean by the phone" Mrs. Anna changed the topic while arranging the papers in front of her. Right, I forgot to inform her that I'm also tutoring foreign languages as another side-line of mine. This is my karma after losing my scholarship, I need to kick my ass here and there. "Are you perhaps fluent in it?" Mrs. Anna added, fingers under her chin. I give this a thought.
"Ah, yes Ma'am. I'm actually doing tutors as my other source of income" I smiled politely, which made her thank Heaven. "What a great timing" she cheered. "Why did you ask, Ma'am?"
She sighed, leaning on her office chair. "My nephew needs a tutor in Korean" she stated. I listen to it carefully. It's been a week now since my last client. "Actually, he refused to have one. But I insisted on getting him one. He's kinda sloppy on it" she giggled as she whispered the last statement to me. So, another knuckleheaded kid? "Don't worry, Mrs. Anna. I also once handled a kid, no worries" I assured her, which made her laugh out loud. Did I say something funny?
"Oh goodness, dear. He is not a kid" I was utterly shocked by her correction. "Oh, I'm so sorry Mrs. Anna" I bowed down, feeling embarrassed by what I just said. "It's fine, dear. To be fair, he really is still a kid" she noted while looking through the window. "So," she held both of my hands. "Will you accept this commission? Don't you worry, I'll pay you"
The moment I heard the magic word, my eyes lit. As if there's a big hope right in front of me. I don't care anymore if this is a kid or just an annoying teenage boy.
Today is the day I will finally meet my new client. I can already see the pile of money raining above my head. The thought of it just makes me more excited. I ran up to the campus library, carefully twisting the doorknob. "Morning, Mrs. Anna" I greeted with a smile, placing my bag on the table. "Morning, dear. You seem to be in a good mood today, huh?" She noticed, which made me giggle. "It's Mr. Reyes. He moved our deadline for our paper" I reasoned, which made her nod. Seems not satisfied with my answer.
"Oh by the way," I stopped for a moment from piling my notebooks on the table. "He's here" she whispered. My eyes widened in surprise. "Where is he?" I wondered. Mrs. Anna glanced behind me, moving her hands in the air. "Come here!" She yelled. Good thing there's no students that much yet. I slowly turned my head. I can not deny it, but I'm a bit nervous on this one.
I narrowed my eyes a little to see him clearly, walking towards us. He's wearing a knitted cream vest, light blue shirt underneath. Good pair for his khaki pants. I can't see his eyes clearly though, his bangs were almost covering it. The more he came closer, the more visible his height was. Well, maybe to me, he's a bit taller. "Ms. Jaeyi," Mrs. Anna called me as soon as the guy was standing right in front of me. "This is my nephew, Yushi Tokuno," she introduced. The Yushi guy smiled sweetly and bowed his head. How polite of him.
"Yushi, this is your tutor—Jaeyi Park. She's my assistant here in the library, and also a brilliant student here" she followed, which made me flustered a little at her last statement. I shook my head a little. "Nice to meet you" I offered my hand instead, which was accepted by him. "So, you may use that small area over there during your sessions. Don't worry, I've already informed the school president about this" she noted, indicating us the corner of the library. What a privilege to be co-owner of this campus.
"Sure, Mrs. Anna. Thank you so much again" I smiled, holding both of her hands. "No problem, dear. Thanks to you, too"
I lead the way where Mrs, Anna's referring to, which is where Yushi came from. He is just following me from behind, quiet. "So, your name is Yushi, right?" I clarified as we reached our little corner. I was about to take the chair for me, when he suddenly did it for me instead. I was a little flustered, but thankful. "Yes. You can call me that" he confirmed, sitting pretty across from me. "Hmm, what a great name" I whispered, while taking my notebooks from my bag.
"Ha?" We both looked at each other without missing a single beat. He heard that?! I SAID THAT OUT LOUD?! "I-I mean—uhm, nothing" I panicked, quickly took a seat. Gosh, what was just that? I heard him laugh, fingers covering his mouth. "Well then, how should I address you? Ms. Park? Ms. Jaeyi?" He then asked me back, giving suggestions how he can call me. Goodness gracious. "Oh, you can just call me by my name, Jaeyi," I clarified, shaking my head.
"Hmm," he hummed, looking down. "Jaeyi," he repeated. I looked at him, head tilted. "You have a beautiful name, Jaeyi" he suddenly said, revealing his sweet smile again that could captivate anyone. How hypnotizing. I blinked twice—no, almost thrice. I looked down for a minute, hiding my face. I could actually feel my face burning. I took a small glance at him, he was smiling shyly. As far as I know, he's a knucklehead, not a flirt.
"S-shall we start now?" I changed the topic while opening my notebook and clicked my pen. He just nodded, lips were pressing on each other. Since it's our first session, we mostly focus on addressing his personal knowledge first so I could easily track where we can start. Then jumped right after to our first topic. "You're a fast learner, Yushi" I complimented him, which is just casual to me as a tutor. He just smiled and glanced at me. I felt how my heart skipped a beat there. What is this unusual atmosphere?
"Ok, that would be our lesson for now" I wrapped up our session. I took my pad again and turned it to him. "So these are my proposed schedule for our study session" I briefly explained, motioning my stylus pen beside it. I saw him leaning closer to the pad. "It's only for a month?" He asked, quite surprised by it. "Yes, it's the longest timeline I could offer for now since I'm also a student" I stated, which made him nodded.
"Why? Are you not satisfied?"
"Ah no. It's not like that" he said, waving his palm. "I think we could go for every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday" he suddenly picked his choice. "You sure? That's thrice a week" I clear up. I saw his schedule earlier, and it was hectic than mine. "Hmm, I'm fine with it. Besides, this is also a benefit for me" he explained. "Well then, that would be our final schedule"
"Uh, Jaeyi" he suddenly called me, which made me stop from standing. "Can I ask you something?" I leaned closer to the table, signifying him to shoot his question. "I'm sorry but, have we met before?" Huh? Before? My brows frowned a little, trying my best to think. "I don't think so?" I answered, still unsure about it. "Oh, I'm sorry. I probably mistook you for someone" I nodded. "Well then, I need to go now" he informed me before departing from our campus library.
So far, he doesn't seem to be the kind of person that Mrs. Anna described him to be. "Are you sure? Hmm, seems like our Yushi is getting mature now" Mrs. Anna commented after telling her everything that happened during our first session. I heard her laugh bitterly under her breath while I'm sitting in my chair. That must be the feeling of witnessing a child going from a total naughty kid to a matured adult. As if they were a different person.
"Well, maybe not fully matured yet" this catches my attention for some reason. "What do you mean, Mrs. Anna?" I turned to her. She scoffed "The problem is, Yushi is such a big flirt. He also likes to drink, almost every weekend, he's at the bar" she complains, massaging her temples. So that's why he acts that way, I see. "I even heard from his friends that he already had his first kiss. Hays, that kid"
Kiss? His question to me earlier ran into my head again. Wait, he can't be the guy that I met that night right? No way, that guy was way different from Yushi. It's probably his girlfriend or something for sure. There's no way that's me—
"Worse, he never had a girlfriend. He got his first kiss at the bar"
Oh good grief. What a big joke in a small world. I looked down at the floor in shame while hearing her still muttering about Yushi. I mean, maybe I really had met him that night. But there's no way I kissed him?! Oh goodness, Jaeyi. I closed my eyes closer, wishing all of these were just a dream.
Despite my realization, our session still continues. I taught him, and he listened like a good student. He never even brought it up again. But since I'm still a little conscious about it, not because I cared, but because of my friends. I know how crazy they would react if they saw me walking around the campus with a guy, especially Eunchae who seemed to know something and just pretended to be joking about me seeing a guy that night. Even some of my schoolmates were giving me a look one time when we were walking in the hallway. There, I found out that Yushi is actually a famous student on their campus. The usual campus heartthrob. But somehow he never had a girlfriend.
"We can't talk outside the library" I stated, which made him confused. "Why not? Is there something wrong? Is someone bothering you?" He spammed me with questions, worried what could possibly go wrong. "No, i-it's not like that. It's just my personal preference" I reasoned, hoping he could understand my request. "Then what about outside of your campus? You sure we can still talk, right?"
"No," I firmly answered. I can see how his emotions shift down. "But why?" He asked, almost a whisper. Looking at him from my point of view, he looked like a confused kitten. I sighed as I closed both of my eyes. "We just... can't" I stayed on my decision.
"I don't—wait, why are you even taking this too seriously?" I asked in curiosity. He seemed to be so affected by my small request. I mean, we can still definitely talk in messages anyways. Besides, we are just a tutor-student here. Nothing more, nothing less. "You really can't take a hint, aren't you?" He looked straight into my eyes. Is he trying to drown me by his gaze again? He cleared his throat after "I understand, Ms. Jaeyi" His sudden change of addressing me caught me off guard. Ms. Jaeyi?
"Oh, I might not be able to attend our session this Wednesday," he noted while hooking up his shoulder bag. "I have something important matter," he smiled bitterly. Why do I feel bad about my sudden decision? I mean, we do not even have a personal connection. "Hmm, understood" I accepted his excuse before he could bid his goodbye.
Tokuno Yushi, why are you making me feel this way?
I stare at my phone for the last time before running to the building across. Looks like the audition has already started. I'm not part of this dance crew anymore, I just left a few months ago due to my academics. Not gonna lie, I miss being here. Despite that, they still invited me as a judge. I honestly don't know how I became qualified as a judge for dancing. I know a thing and two, but not a professional for sure.
I knocked first before entering the room, a loud music welcomed me in. I duck down a little, hugging my bag in front of me. As soon as I found an empty seat by the front, I hopped there. "I'm sorry I'm late" I whispered to my seniors, while Eunchae was sitting to my right. "You almost missed it," she whispered back. I bowed my head a little as an apology.
After the performance, my seniors gave them a few comments. Since I just came by, I just quietly nodded to their statements. "Ok, next please—oh, hi Jaeyi. I didn't notice you're here already!" Karina waved at me. "She's been here for ages, actually" Hanbin joked, which made Karina slap his shoulder. As the next person entered, I took a quick peak at the list. Someone's name got my attention. Goodness, even here?!
"Hello, I'm Yushi Tokuno from...," he then introduced himself while I'm reading his name on the list. I slowly looked up to him, it really was him. I gulped. "Oh, Yushi. What made you audition to our dance crew?" Hanbin then asked. I noticed his small glanced at me before raising the mic below his mouth.m"I audition here because of how amazing your dancers were, and..." He looked at me, I avoided it. Don't even mention—
"... I'm just really interested in dance. That's all" I sigh in relief. I looked at him again, he was still staring at me. "Ok then, you may start" Karina gave him the cue. As the music started, his aura also shifted. His eyes turned into a dark gazed. His body was moving with the beat, owning the song. As if he is not here for an audition, but rather a performance. What a dancer—wait. This technique, this moves, this groove, it was all the same as that guy from last night.
No way, I can no longer deny it anymore. Everything that happened that night is running in my head again, but clearly. The guy I bumped into, those eyes that hypnotized me. Those lips that I kissed out of the sudden. Those hands that catch my waist. It was all him—Tokuno Yushi. "Jaeyi," my neck almost jolted in pain as I turned my head to Eunchae. I noticed her small flinching from her eyes. "He's a good dancer, isn't he?" She ignored my unusual action.
I looked at him again, still dancing through the rhythm. "Quite handsome too" she complimented, which made my stomach flip. "Right," I heard Hanbin agreed with her. "He got that face, definitely a center material," he added. After his performance, I didn't notice that the mic was in front of me. Eunchae tapped my shoulder first before I could even realize. My hands were shaking.
"Y-you're..." I put my gaze at him. Still waiting for my feedback despite his heavy breathing. I cleared my throat, sitting properly. "You're definitely full of surprises," I commented. I notice how their head turns from my peripheral view. "I mean, is not that I know him," his emotions shifted again. I'm sorry, Yushi. "But he definitely surprised me." I smiled bitterly, which he did too.
"What a great dancer, Mr. Yushi" I noted, which made the room applaud for him. After a few checks, they already announced who the chosen ones were. That's how fast they were in choosing a potential great dancer. "Now, I need your opinion for our upcoming performance at next week's music festival" Hanbin immediately hopped on to the meeting. I was supposed to be out by this time, but Karina begged me to stay. Since they missed me already, they said. They also thought I could add some ideas for the performance, which is what I usually do in the past.
"I actually have an idea by now," one of the dancers stood up. "Why not let's make a love story type of dance performance?" he added, which received a few reactions from the crowd. "Right! Maybe we can take Yushi as one of our main characters.” Everyone cheered as one of the dancers pointed at him. I looked at him, he was smiling shyly. He really is shy whenever someone compliments him. I giggled under my breath, unconsciously, while caressing my lips. "Yes, let Yushi be the leading man!" Another added. For some reason, my chest tightened.
"I volunteer as the female lead then!" One of them raised its hand, I turned to her, studying her face. She seems new, yet familiar. She's probably from my campus. I tried to remember her face again, and I was right. It was the girl that glared at me while walking with Yushi in the hallway. A few cheers and awe echoed in the room again. I heard she likes him. Something uncomfortable shivers my whole body. I somehow can't sit right with this. "Would there be a kissing scene—"
"NO!" I yelled, following my impulsive thoughts. Everyone suddenly went quiet, no one dared to say a word. Eunchae turned at me. Goodness, I just want to bury myself alive right now. I blinked a few times before I could manage to open my mouth. "I-I mean, that might be too much. The k-kissing part..." I clarified, which kinda works to fool them. But I can still sense Eunchae's suspicious stares at me. While Yushi, he is probably smirking by now.
"You seemed suspicious earlier" Eunchae brought it up while looking through the window. Good thing I still have good control while driving despite her surprising me just like that. "Could you please give me at least a warning?" I warned her, which made her laugh hysterically. "I knew there's something going on!" She cheered while I rolled my eyes. "So, who is this Yushi guy, huh? And why is he making my best friend act weirdly, hm?" She teases, sitting like a madam in her office chair.
"Oh come on, Jaeyi Park! Stop lying! You know I know you very well like your mother" she said in the matter of fact, again. I honestly don't know if I like her or not sometimes. But these questions of hers always saves me from my confusions over my own emotions. "So who is he?"
"It's complicated" my grip tightens at the steering wheel. "What do you mean it's complicated?" She asked confusedly, thirsty for answers.
I stopped the car the moment we reached her house. "You're here" I stated, looking through her window. "But you didn't answer my question," she said in disappointment. I sigh. "I will tell you once everything is settled."
"So," I jumped a little from Yushi's sudden voice. "Why...did you act that way at the audition?" He asked, bringing up the situation last time. "Don't take it personally" I cleared up, avoiding his eyes. I pretend to be busy at my pad, though I was just scrolling to nothing. I heard him chuckle a little while sitting across me. He cleared up his throat. "Did you know why I'm studying Korean?" The sudden change of topic stops me from whatever I'm doing. I turned my gaze to him.
He smiled. "It's because I'll be leaving by next year," he added. My heart somehow stopped beating for a minute, as if everything would start to fall apart. He leaned back to his seat, hands inside of his pocket. "I'm still not sure if I'll be accepted," he said bitterly. "But I still hope I do" he followed while staring at the ceiling.
I admire him for a moment. I could definitely see myself in his situation right now. "I'm sure you will, Yushi" I assured him, which made him look at me. "How could you be so sure?" He asked, raising an eyebrow. I just smiled at him sweetly. "Because you're Yushi. I saw how amazing you were on that dancefloor. And I can deny, but you really amazed me" I explained. I'm not even sure which of his performances I was referring to.
I saw him laugh under his breath. "Is that why you kissed me that night?" My eyes widened at this sudden topic he brought up. I think he also knows now at this point. "You—" my head tilted, glaring at him while he's trying his best not to burst out of laughter. "Of course I know. I'm not drunk that night unlike you" he teased, which made me roll my eyes. "I actually still wonder why you kissed me out of nowhere. You just literally appeared there and then—"
"Then why did you kiss me back, huh?" I cut him out, which left his hand hanging in the air as he exaggerated his storytelling. I even wondered why he kissed me back. His charming smile formed on his lips again. "You really can't take a hint" huh? What hint did I actually miss?
"Well then," he suddenly talked. This is probably the first time he talked way too much. He's usually quiet. But when he talks? It's either a question of his flirtatious words. "I think you should go for it too" is he talking about me? My eyebrows raised a question. "You should continue doing what makes you happy," he added.
I realized what he meant by now. The dance crew. "I also noticed how determined you were" he commented "Don't worry, I won't accept the male offer unless you're my partner" he leaned closer to me. My eyes widened at his sudden flirtation agenda again. I slapped his shoulder, which made him burst his laughter that he's been keeping to himself. "Shh" I heard Mrs. Anna scolded us. I glared at him, still laughing on his own.
Both of us went outside after our session. I suddenly remembered Eunchae's invite for a cup of coffee near our campus. Although we go out together, we still tried our best to pretended of not knowing each other. I noticed some few glances from my schoolmates to him again. Well, I really can't blame them. He is truly majestic. Yes, there's no way I can still deny it at this point. As long as I'm not saying it out loud to him
"Gosh, we've been waiting for you for ages" Gaeul complained, which just made me smile at her teasingly. To my surprise, even Jaehee was here. "Why are you here, huh?" I greeted him, sitting across. "Why not? Eunchae and Gaeul invited me anyway" he said in a smug, which made me roll my eyes. I noticed they already ordered something for me.
I was about to take a sip, when Eunchae suddenly shoved me. "Why is he here too? Are you guys a thing now?" she whispered, eyeing Yushi from the other table. I frowned at her for a moment. "He said his friends were coming too," I explained. "Hmm, I wonder if his friends were good-looking too" I pinched her shoulder, which made her yell in pain.
"Hey! Cut that down" Gaeul scolded us while Jaehee was just laughing beside her. "You two are making it more obvious," Gaeul said to us, which made me confused. Don't tell me even she knows something. "What do you mean by that?" I asked nervously. I can sense Jaehee's worried look at me. Gaeul scoffed. "Oh come on, everyone knows that you like Jaehee" oh no. Right, none of them knows I already confessed my feelings to him.
"Oh right" Eunchae joined in, which made me even more pissed. I took a quick gaze at Yushi's table. His friends were already there, but his focus was on us, on me. I looked at Jaehee too, avoiding my eyes. He already rejected me last month, and I also moved on by now. Yet somehow, something feels wrong. I'm worried, but not sure what the exact reason is. Gaeul keeps on going. "I mean, you two look good together anyway" Jaehee gave me a short glance. "Gaeul—"
"I like someone else now" I cut him while I'm stirring at my coffee, which made Gaeul a bit surprised. She decided not to ask me further and changes into a different topic. I took a quick glance at Yushi, who is now laughing with his friends.
I wait for them to leave first before us. "Why did you have to make it worse?" I whispered beside Eunchae, pinching her arm again. "I'm sorry, It's the only way that could save that conversation" I know, I also don't want to make Gaeul embarrassed. Plus, she doesn't know anything yet.
As we walked quietly by the entrance of our campus, all of us bid our goodbyes. "I'm sorry about earlier," Jaehee broke the silence between us. "That's fine, I'm sorry too" I apologized. We stopped for a moment, while Gaeul and Eunchae were still walking behind us. "Did you bring your car today?" He asked in curiosity. Oh right, I didn't drive it this morning because of my Dad. "Do you want me to walk you home?" Jaehee offered. I was about to say a word when I suddenly heard a motor machine behind me. I turned my head to it, watching the rider taking off its helmet. It's Yushi, his black hair was messy. "Jaeyi!" He called me, smiling sweetly. I quickly ran to him before he could do it first. I stare at him for a second, not saying a word. I never expected him to do such a bold move, despite my request.
I looked back at my friends, Jaehee and Gaeul have this huge question mark on their faces. "I'll take my leave now" I shouted while waving my hand in the air. "Let's go?" I looked back at Yushi, which is now smiling ear to ear.
"We are here" he stated as he stopped his motor in front of our gate. I jumped out from the seat and went on his side, as he gently took my helmet from my head. His fingers give me shivers. As he successfully took mine, our faces were unexpectedly too close to each other. I step back a little. "A-are you not mad at me?" He broke the awkward silence. "Hmm?"
"I mean, I suddenly showed up in front of your campus. I talked to you in front of your friends. Aren't you supposed to be mad at me?" He elaborated what he meant earlier. I laughed at his question, which made him confused. "Can't you also take a hint, Tokuno?" I tease him, quoting what he said to me last time.
"Oh, so you're calling me by my last name now?"
"It will be mine in the future, anyway" his eyes widened at my sudden flirtatious move. I was even surprised by what I said. What's with the air today? As if I just want him to be mine, and me to be his. A silence occupied our space.
"Jaeyi" we called at the same time, which made us both giggle. There, he handed me a ticket. I scanned it—the festival. "Jaeyi," he called me again. "Would you go out with me?" He asked. His soft voice sent shivers through my body.
I give this a thought. "I think you need to clarify what you mean by that" I teased, which made his brows almost stitch each other. "I mean, I might misinterpret it you just want me to accompany you as a frien—"
"I like you, Jaeyi" he suddenly confessed, gazes were pinned on me. I could not even look at him properly, I was just holding too tight on the ticket. "I really do," he added. Gosh, I hate how his voice made me shiver. I turned my head at him. "Are you sure about this, Yushi?" I asked worriedly. This might be the reason why I still can not admit to myself that I like him. He will be away by next year, and don't think I actually deserve him.
I only received silence. Instead, without even a second thought again, I kissed his cheek. His small scar was covered in faded rouge. He looked at
me, eyes widened. "I'm sorry" I apologize before going inside. I even forgot to clarify what I'm sorry for. I hope he doesn't misinterpret it. That I won't see him again.
It's been a week now since the last time we met. Our tutor session has come to its end now, too. Mrs. Anna handed me the money. Somehow, I hate it. I don't want to accept the money. I want our session to be extended. But to Yushi, he is good now. For some reasons too, he is also not answering my calls and messages. I knew it, he misunderstood my apology. How stupid of me. Still, I went to the festival. Eunchae advised me to go and fight for us now. "You deserve him, and he also deserves your clear answers" her words echoed through my head as I drove to the venue.
I sat by the grass, eating my food. Good thing the festival starts every 5:30 in the evening. So the heat is not a big problem. The performance of our dance crew is the opening. Maybe I could see him there. I stood up as the mc announced their performance. I looked at each performer coming up to the stage, trying to name each of them as much as I could. Unfortunately, he was not there either. A lot of negative thoughts run through my head. No, it can't be, his flight was supposed to be next year. But what if he got accepted and left immediately? Is that possible? How much was the fare to Korea? Gosh, Yushi. Where are you—
"Looking for me?" I almost jumped from my place by the sudden presence of Yushi beside me. I admired him for a minute, laughing. Without a second thought, I hugged him tightly, wrapping my arms around his neck. I couldn't say anything, but I felt my tears running down. "Yushi," I cried. He giggled softly, hugging me back by wrapping his arms around my waist. "I thought you're going to leave me" I sobbed. "I think I should be the one saying that," he joked, making both of us laugh.
He distanced himself a little, right arms on my waist while his left found a place on my cheek—wiping my tears away. I rest both of my hands on his shoulder. "You're still beautiful as the time I met you" he suddenly brought up. I smiled at his sudden sweet words. "And you're also pretty as the time I kissed you" he giggled softly.
A sudden beat from the stage caught our attention. Or maybe it was just me, I can sense his gaze pinned at me. "Jaeyi," he called, looking at my lips. "Would you like me to give you a proper kiss now?"
"Are you saying I didn't kiss you properly?" I protested jokingly, which made his charming smile form on his lips. Eyes were still looking at my lips. I looked at his lips, before meeting his eyes again. I smiled softly as a response as he leaned closer, pressing his soft lips to mine. This time, it really was better. Both of his hands were at my jaw, caressing my cheek while I wrapped my shoulder around his neck, pulling him closer, deepening the kiss. His lips dance with mine as his tongue slips through my mouth, slowly and passionately. As if memorizing every minute.
Both of us break the kiss, gasping for air as he rests his forehead to mine. "Will you be my future wife now then? Ms. Park" He said jokingly, continuing my joke from last time. I chuckled, and took a quick kiss at his lips. "I do, Mr. Tokuno"
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