CHAPTER 41
“Put me down.” you said just when you saw the gate near the both of you. It made Luhan stopped, “Eh?!”
“I said put me down.” you repeated. “No, I won’t let you walk in this kind of condition.” he snapped as he continued walking.
“Yah, I said put me down. I don’t want everyone to see us like this.” you muttered. Luhan stopped once again.
Slowly, he turned to you. “Why you don’t want everyone to see us like this?” he asked softly.
You looked away, not wanting to meet his gaze. “I-I just d-don’t want them to think something’s fishy between the two of us.” you muttered.
After that, you felt his gaze went back in front. He sighed, “Don’t worry. Everyone knows already that we’re bestfriends. They won’t think anything far about that anymore.” he said.
*He’s right! Everyone knows that we’re bestfriends. What makes me think that they will think something far aside of that?* you mentally shook that thought. You heaved a sigh.
“Shall I continue walking now? It’s getting late, you know.” he said. You nodded, “Go on.”
With that, Luhan continued walking until the both of you reached the hall.
‘Woah’ ‘Wooo’ and ‘Yiiee’ could be heard from the students as loong as the both of you entered the place. You could also see a smile suddenly crept on the announcer’s face while looking at the both of you.
“Luhan, you can put me down now.” you whispered to him as you bit your bottom lip but he just ignored you and looked at the announcer.
“What happened to the both of you? Mr. Lu, why are you carrying her? Did the both of you got in trouble? Did the both of you get at least one ring?” the announcer asked continuously.
Luhan didn’t speak instead he raised his left hand only for everyone to see the ring on one of his fingers. “I’ll give the ring back later. For now, I need to bring my partner to her dorm.” he didn’t let the announcer to speak and just left then bring you to your dorm.
Kris amusedly smiled at the scene with a light smirk.
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As both you and Luhan entered your room. Luhan gently laid you on your bed. He gazed at your feet, “Is it still in pain?” he asked worriedly.
“I think it’s not anymore. I can take care of myself. Just go back there and give back the ring.” you replied. Without a word, Luhan left your room.
You frowned, *He just left without saying a word? What the?! I thought he’s not the old Luhan anymore.. I guess I’m wrong.*
After some moments, Luhan came back with something along him. Just then, you noticed that he was holding a pain killer.
“Luhan? I thought you left already?” you asked. He didn’t reply instead he carefully sat on the edge of your bed as he reached out your feet. He gently massaged it with a pain killer on it.
“Tell me if it is hurting.” he said. You remained silent and let him be. Actually, you were softened by his actions. He looks really worried right now but why?
*What are you doing Luhan? You’re making things get worse..* you thought, a bit afraid on what will going to happen in the future.
“Sorry..” Luhan suddenly whispered. You peeked on him, “Eh?!” you gasped.
Luhan was still focusing on your feet as he said, “Sorry for what I’ve done. Sorry for what I did to mom in front of you. Sorry if because of me, you feel pain on your feet. And sorry if I makes you wait for me just now.” he stopped and gazed at you, “Sooyoung, I really am sorry..” he softly said.
With that voice of him, you could feel the sincerity from it. He was sincere of apologizing to you. Thought for some reason, you couldn’t say a word and just let your mouth shut.
Silence filled the atmosphere. You then suddenly heard him sighed. He carefully placed your feet back flatted on the bed and stood up. “I’m going now. Take a good rest. Goodnight.” with that, Luhan completely disappeared from your sight.
All you can do was watched him walked away without saying any words.
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Morning fast came. It was actually a free day for all the students since the activity yesterday was a bit too hard that made some students got tired.
And since it’s free day, you let yourself take a rest for a long time. You didn’t bothered yourself to wake up early and so did your friends.
Suddenly, you felt someone shook you. “Wake up.” you heard a voice said. All you just did was groaned and kicked the person off from your bed. “Let me sleep for the whole day.”
“Ow!” the voice winced in pain. *That voice. That was very familiar to me. No, it can’t be...* you slowly opened your eyes and to your shock, you saw Luhan on the floor while rubbing his butt.
Your eyes widen, “What the hell are you doing here?!” you screamed. “I was just trying to wake you up.” he said, still rubbing his butt.
“Who let you enter my room?” you asked. “Your friends.” he said. “Mwo? Where are they?” you asked once more. “They already leave.” he replied simply.
You frowned, “They leave without me?” you whispered in disbelief. “They told me that you don’t to go with them that’s why they didn’t bothered to wake you up.” he explained.
*Oh yeah. I remembered they asked me last night about this. Good thing, I remembered..*
Luhan carefully stood up, “I didn’t know you were good at kicking someone.” he said. You glared at him, “You!” you pointed at his face, “Get out! I want to continue my sleep!” you hissed.
Luhan simply shook his head, “No. Get up now and get ready.” he ordered. You raised an eyebrow, “Eh? Get ready for what?!”
“We’re going out.” he said. “Mwo?! Where are we going?!” *Is he trying to ask me to go on a date with him?* you thought.
He frowned, “Just follow what I’ve said. Palli! I’ll tell you afterwards. Make it faster. I’ll just wait for you outside.” with that said, Luhan left your room.
You made face, *What’s exactly going on? Aish! I don’t understand him!* you screamed on your head. Annoyed, you got up from your bed and followed his orders.
Hour later, you were already done. You carefully stepped out from your room only to see Luhan at the living room. As the time he saw you, he immediately stood up and started walking towards the main door.
“Wait, aren’t we going to eat first before we leave?” you snapped. Luhan stopped on it and turned to face you. He shook his head, “No, we’re going to eat breakfast there.” he said then exited the dorm.
With a frowned, you followed. “Luhan, where exactly you’re going to take me to?” you asked as you stepped out the dorm.
“We’re going to our house. Come on, don’t waste the time.” he simply replied then he started walking away.
You froze.
CHAPTER 42
“Mwo?! OUR house?!” you gasped. Luhan stopped and faced you. “We’re going to my parents’ place.” he replied normally.
*Right! What was I’m thinking? Babo Sooyoung!* you mentally cursed. You fake a smile. “Hehe.”
Luhan raised an eyeybrow, “Are you thinking anything else?” he asked. You quickly shook your head, “Ani.”
Luhan nodded, “Okay, let’s go.” he said and turned around again. “Wait Luhan.” You called that made him stopped again and looked back at you.
“Umm.. what are we going to do there?” you asked slowly. “You’ll see. Just go with me.” he said then walked away.
Still, you were right there on your position. You were confused by Luhan’s actions these past few days. He was acting very sweet and gentle lately. You were trying to think what’s on Luhan’s mind but seems like your mind wasn’t functioning. You wanted to follow him but your body wasn’t moving.
Luhan noticed that you’re not following him so he stopped and faced you again. “Are you going to follow me by your own or do you want me to drag you along with me by holding your hand?” he asked.
His words made you back into your senses. “Eh?!” you gasped. Instead of giving you an answer, Luhan walked towards you and took your hand instead. “I guess you need my company.” with that said, Luhan started walking again along with you while holding your hand.
“I can go without you holding my hand.” you tried to to escape by his grip but he didn’t let you instead he held your hand tightly. Luhan turned to you, “I know but I insist.” he then continued to walking, still holding your hand.
You stared at Luhan for a moment as your body didn’t hesitate to follow him. Your gaze fell down to your hand that Luhan was holding right now. A smile suddenly crept on your face without you knowing it.
*Until now, I don’t know what my real feeling for this cold-hearted monster jerk that was holding my hand though I don’t want to know yet. I was afraid that this feeling is going to give me pain. All I know at this moment is I’m happy. I’m happy on what’s happening right now. Aside of that, I don’t want to think anymore.* you thought.
Both you and Luhan hoped on a bus on the way to Lu’s Mansion. Luhan finally released your hand so you can enter the bus first. For some reason, you felt disappointed and empty. You just shrugged your feelings off and just hoped inside the bus.
You chose the seat at the end of the bus and comfortably sat there. Surprisingly, Luhan sat beside you. You gave him a confused look. Luhan raised an eyebrow, “Wae?” he asked.
“N-Nothing.” you replied then turned to face the window. Because of Luhan’s presence beside you, you started to feel uneasy inside your bus and right on your place. It feels like you started to have a problem on moving your body. It feels like you were a frozen ice that cannot move.
At last, the bus finally stopped after some minutes of riding. Both of you hoped off the bus and started walking again on the way to Lu’s Mansion.
After few minutes, both you and Luhan finally arrived at the place. You glanced at Luhan who was ringing the door bell. *I wonder what is he thinking right now? And why did he bring me here?*
Just then, the door slowly opened. A maid greeted, “Ni Hao Master Luhan. Welcome back.”
Luhan just gave her a nod as an exchanged. With that, the maid let the two of you enter the house. Both of you sat on the couch at the living room.
“Where’s mom and dad?” Luhan asked the maid. “They’re upstairs. Please wait here, I’ll call them.” The maid said then left.
You turned to Luhan, “What exactly you’re thinking Luhan?” you asked. “Try to think of it on your own.” that was his answer that made you more curious. You frowned and were about to ask him once more but Mr. and Mrs. Lu suddenly went downstairs.
Both you and Luhan automatically stood up and bowed.
“Oh, Luhan what brings you here?” then Mrs. Lu noticed you, “And you bring Sooyoung too?”
Luhan glanced at you, “Yeah. She’s actually mad at me because of what I did to you 2 days ago.” he said. You looked at Luhan in surprise.
Luhan faced his parents. “Mom, dad, I’m here to apologize.” He said. Your eyes widen after hearing those words from Luhan. Also, his parents were confused. You could see it on their expressions.
Luhan continued, “Mom, sorry if I accused you that you’re only gonna hurt Sooyoung. I was very worried that time that’s why I didn’t think before making a move. What I’ve told you on that night was all beause of my emotion and I didn’t mean to say those words to you mom.” he lowered his head, “You know, you’re the only girl I’m close to. I don’t want you to misunderstand what I’ve said that night. You’re important to me mom, you know that.”
Mrs. Lu smiled, “I know.”
Luhan looked up to his mom, “Mom, can you forgive me and accept my apology?” he glanced at you, “This girl beside will get mad at me forever if I failed on apologizing to you and I don’t like that to happen.” he softly stated.
Your heartbeat started to beat faster after hearing those words from Luhan. You could see the sincerity on his face.
Mrs. Lu chuckled, “I see you’re doing this because of her not me.” she muttered. Luhan looked at her mom in shock, “Mom…” he whispered.
Mrs. Lu chuckled again, “But I’m accepting your apology.” she said. “Eh?!” Luhan gasped.
Instead of answering him, Mrs. Lu walked towards you then took both of your hands. “Don’t be mad at my son anymore or he will die of emptiness.” she said and smiled.
“Mom!” Luhan hissed as his face turned red. This time, Mr. Lu chuckled. “I can’t believe I’m seeing my son grew up now. I’m happy to know that.” He stated.
“You too, dad?!” Luhan hissed. Mr. Lu looked at you, “You know what? You’re the only girl that Luhan bring here and I could see that you’re important to my son. Don’t get mad at him anymore. I understand him. He only did that to her mom because he’s worried about you.” he said.
*Err? I know I’m not a dumb but I don’t understand a thing seriously..* you thought.
“Mom, Dad!” Luhan’s face was heating right now because of embarrassment. Both his parents chuckled because of his reaction. Mr. Lu patted his back then whispered, “I’m proud of you. Now, make a first move.”
Luhan stared at his dad in disbelief. Mr. Lu only smiled at his son.
“Are you two going to eat with us and sleep over tonight?” Mrs. Lu asked. “Oh! That’s a good idea.” Mr. Lu agreed as he winked at Luhan.
Luhan rolled his eyes. “We’re sorry but we have to go now. But before that,” he looked at his parents then continued, “Please accept my apology.” He said and bowed.
Mr. and Mrs. Lu laugh at the same time. Luhan looked up and titled his head in confusion. “Ask the girl with you. If she said yes or no, then that’s our answer.” Mrs. Lu said as she glanced at you.
“M-Me?!” you gasped while pointing at yourself. Luhan’s parents both nodded.
You looked at Luhan who was already looking at you. “Err. I don’t think I’m the right person who need to accept your apology because you did nothing to me on the first place.” You explained.
Mr. Lu clapped, “Okay. Let’s rephrase it then. Sooyoung, are you willing to not ignore him again?” he asked.
You made a long pause.
Luhan was straightly looking at you. He was a bit annoyed of his dad but in this question, he badly wants to know your answer.
*Aigoo.. what am I suppose to answer for that question?*
“Umm.. Honestly, I’m not ignoring him and I’m not mad at him either.” You replied honestly.
Your answer was very simple but it made Luhan smiled.
“Look, he’s happy to hear your answer. So, I guess apology accepted!” Mrs. Lu said with a giggle.
You looked at Luhan but he immediately stopped himself from smiling. Luhan cleared his throat, “We have to go now.” he took your hand that made you shiver through your spine because of his touch.
Luhan bowed and so did you before the both of you completely exited the mansion.
Mr. and Mrs. Lu glaced at each other then smiled.
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“Wait Luhan! This is not the way on going back to the dorm.” You said when you realized that Luhan was dragging you to the different way. This isn’t the way that the both of you went on the way to the way to the mansion earlier.
Luhan didn’t speak and just continued dragging you along with him, still holding your hand but it was very tight.
You suddenly stopped that made him stopped also. He looked back at you. You were lowering your head, “You’re hurting me.” you whispered.
Luhan gazed down on the both of your hands. Slowly, he released your hand, “Mianhe. I didn’t mean to hurt you.” He softly said.
You gently rubbed your hand and didn’t speak. Just then, Luhan carefully took your hand. You look up at him.
He was gazing at your hand worriedly. “Mianhe. I’m really sorry.” he whispered.
*Okay. Awkward?* you thought.
“No need to be sorry. I’m alright anyways. But where are we going?” you asked.
Luhan looked at you, “I’ll tour you with some beautiful places here in China.” He smiled and gently took your hand.
“I can hold your hand like this, right?” he asked. *OHMYGOSH! Luhan, why are you doing this to me? Why are you so sweet all of a sudden? Oh please.. don’t make me…*
You end up nodding at him.
Again, Luhan smiled. *Seriously Luhan? What happen to you? What happen to the cold-hearted Luhan that I know? The monster-jerk I know? You’re making me more confuse about my feelings because of what you’re doing right now. You know that Luhan?* Of course, you didn’t say that. Only your mind knows it.
You couldn’t help it but smiled.
CHAPTER 43
A car suddenly stopped in front you and Luhan that made the both of you stopped on walking. Still, Luhan was holding your hand and it made you feel warm by his touch.
Suddenly, an old man stepped out from the car.
“Who are you?” Luhan immediately asked as he stepped in front of you for safety.
*Is he a kidnapper? Oh no. Please no. I don’t want to die yet. I still want to—* your thoughts was interrupted when you saw the old man bowed at the two of you. You raised an eyebrow, *Okay? What is he doing?*
“Young master and Miss, please get in. I will be your driver for today.” the man politely said.
You looked up at Luhan only to see him raising an eyebrow. “What are you talking about?” he asked confused.
“Young master, your parents ordered me to give both of you a ride.” the man muttered. “No need for that. We’re not going back to the dorm anyways.” Luhan said.
“Your parents were right! You’re going to tour this girl around here.” the man commented. “Excuse me?” Luhan raised an eyebrow.
“Your parents told me that the both of you need a ride to wherever you two going.”
“And so? We don’t need you.”
“I know.”
“What?!” Luhan frowned.
The man pulled out something on his pocket. It was a key. He handed it to Luhan, “Here..”
Luhan titled his head, “What’s that?”
“A key for happiness.”
“What?!”
The man chuckled. He took Luhan’s hand and placed the key on his palm. “If you want to enjoy this day with this beautiful girl, accept this key to use the car. I’m leaving now. Please enjoy your day together Young master and Miss.” with that, the old man left the both of you dumbfounded.
Luhan’s gaze followed the man’s direction then went down to the key on his palm. *Seriously? My parents? Aish! They won’t stop teasing me.*
You looked up at Luhan only to see him staring at the key. “Your parents send us a car?” you asked.
He nodded, “Yeah. I think so.”
“I think that’s a good idea. I don’t want to walk any longer or my feet will hurt again. Come on, let’s just use the car.” you suggested.
Luhan nodded, “Okay. Let’s use it!” he then opened the car for you. You smiled, “You’re being gentleman nowadays. I’m glad and thanks for opening the car for me. I think I like the new Luhan.” you commented before hoped inside the car.
“Eh?!”
“Come on. Don’t waste the time.” you snapped, pointed at your wrist watch. “Right!” with that, Luhan closed the door for you then went to driver’s seat.
You’re being gentleman nowadays. I’m glad and thanks for opening the car for me. I think I like the new Luhan.
You’re being gentleman nowadays. I’m glad and thanks for opening the car for me. I think I like the new Luhan.
You’re being gentleman nowadays. I’m glad and thanks for opening the car for me. I think I like the new Luhan.
Your words kept playing on Luhan’s head that made him smiled even wider. Your eyes immediately caught it. “You’re even smiling now. I like to see your progress. I think we need to jump for the next step now.” you said.
Luhan turned to you, “Next step?” he ignored your first sentence because the last words you had said really caught his attention.
“I’ll tell you after this trip. For now, let’s enjoy ourselves first.” you said.
Luhan was curious about the next step that yoy were talking about but he chose to not to ask you anymore. He will just wait until this trip will end like what you’ve said.
With that, Luhan start the engine then droved off.
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Luhan toured you around the town. It was a simple place but this is one of the special for you now. Not because this is the first place you explore in this country but because you’re happy right now.
Another reason is because of Luhan. He’s being different now from old Luhan you know before. From cold-hearted person to warm and gentle person. Yes, that’s the new Luhan.
The both of you also ate lunch there together then continued exploring the place again.
While the both of you walking around the town, two figures suddenly caught your eyes. Still, you continued walking but then stopped halfway.
You turned to the figures again. Your eyes widen after seeing one of your friends, it was Yoona. The more that shock you is, she was with Kai.
You tugged at Luhan’s shirt. It made Luhan stopped, “Wae?”
“Look.” you said while pointing at Yoona’s and Kai’s direction. Luhan followed your point, “Wait, isn’t that Kai and your friend?” he asked.
You nodded. “So?” you heard him asked without interest. You looked at him then rolled your eyes, “Aish! Come on, let’s follow them.” you said and was about to go but Luhan caught your wrist.
You stopped and looked back him, “What?” you asked, a little bit irritated. “If we’re going to follow them, do you we can enjoy this day?” he asked.
You made a paused on it. *Enjoy this day?* “You’re right! Let’s not follow those two then. Let’s just go to our own way.” you said.
After hearing your words, Luhan finally let go your wrist. He let out a sigh, “Good. Let’s go.”
The both of you started walking again until you tugged on his shirt again. “What now?” Luhan irritated asked as he turne to you. You wasn’t looking at him but to different direction. “Buy me an ice cream.” you said.
Luhan followed your gaze only to see you staring at the Ice Cream Parlor. “Wait, what are you? A kid?” he asked in annoyed tone.
You pouted, “Psh! I thought you’ve changed already. I guess I’m wrong.” you said then walked passed by him.
Luhan watched you walked away then sighed. He then went to Ice Cream Parlor to buy ice cream.
On the other hand, you kept on walking but suddenly stopped. You looked back. Luhan is nowhere to be seen. You frowned, *Where did he go? Did he leave me? Or did I leave him?*
Your eyes widen in horror, *Omo! How should I go back to the dorm? I’m not familiar with this place..*
Suddenly, a familiar figure caught your eyes. It was Luhan running towards you with 2 ice creams on the both of his hands.
“Here’s your ice cream.” he said as he handed one of the ice creams to you. You smiled, “How sweet of you Luhan.” you commented before getting the ice cream from his hand.
Luhan rolled his eyes, “I’m only sweet because I bought you ice cream. Tsk!”
You chuckled. “If I know, you want ice cream too.” you said then licked your ice cream. “No, I don’t.” he snapped.
“Tell that to the ice cream that you was holding right now.” you said then turned around to walk again. Luhan slowly gazd down to the ice cream on hand.
“Now, you realized.” you said while your back facing him. Instead of defending himself, Luhan just smiled. A smile with happiness.
With that, the both of you continued walking again. Until suddenly, you tugged on Luhan’s shirt for the 3rd time.
“What?” he asked with a frown.
You smiled, “Gomawo.” Luhan titled his head in surprised but then you continued,
“Thank you for giving me a tour in this place. Thank you for the ice cream also. I really enjoyed your company. To be honest, I don’t really like you because you’re only being rude around me. But now, I’m more than willing to be your friend. You’re not that bad that I know before. I’m glad you’ve changed. So... Friends?” you offered your hand for a handshake.
Luhan stared your hand for a moment, “I don’t like to be your friend.” he said.
You stared him, “Eh?”
He looked away, “We’re already bestfriends so no need to ask me to be your friend.” he said. You made a pause but then smiled, “Okay then! We’re now officially bestfriends!” you beamed.
Luhan rolled his eyes, “You looks like a kid.” he commented. You pouted, “I know I’m cute.” you said.
“What?” he gasped. You chuckled, “Nothing! Come on, let’s go there.” you beamed as you dragged him inside the shop of full of stuff toys.
“Woah! Luhan, look. A deer!” your eyes rounded as you took the deer stuff toy. Luhan raised an eyebrow, “So?”
“Tsk! What I mean is, this is you.” you muttered. “What? I’m a toy? And deer?” he asked in annoyed tone. You rolled your eyes, “You still didn’t get it. Just go and buy this for me.” you said.
“Mwo? Why me? Just buy it by yourself!” he said. “Psh! I don’t have money for this country so at least buy this one for me today. I’ll pay it later.” you said.
Luhan only raised an eyebrow. You rolled your eyes, “Whatever! Let’s just go back to the dorm. It’s getting late now.” you said then walk passed by him.
Luhan watched you walked away then gaze down to the stuff toy.
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“Aish! Didn’t he get what I mean? I want that stuff toy because it reminds me of him. Duh? Tsk! I can’t believe he was dumb to not to notice that. Aish!” you started mumbling to yourself as you keeps on walking.
“Sooyoung!”
*Eh?!* you stopped as you heard someone called you. You looked back only to see Luhan running to you. “Why did you leave me like that?” he hissed.
You rolled your eyes, “I want to go back now.” you then turned around again.
“Wait!” you heard him called. You rolled your eyes but then turned back to face him, “What no—” your words were cut off as the deer stuff toy greeted you.
Luhan lightly put it down for you to see his face, “Take this.” he said. You only stared at him, still in surprise.
Luhan rolled his eyes, “Are you going to take this or not? I’ll throw it then.”
“Wait no! I’ll take it.” you snapped as you immediately took it from him. “Xie xie Lulu.” you said and smiled.
“Mwo? Lulu?” he asked in disbelief. “Oh! I mean Luhan. Lulu is name of this deer.” you explained. “Tsk! Come on, we still have to return the car to my parents.” he said then started to walk.
You followed, “Luhan, why did you bought this for me?”
“Because you said you like it and that’s not free. You’re going to pay for it when we get back to the dorm.” he said.
You pouted, “Okay. Okay.” *Psh! I thought you already realize what I mean...*
CHAPTER 44
The car finally stopped as Luhan parked it at the parkong lot inside the Lu’s place.
You were about to exit the car when Luhan suddenly stopped you by grabbing your wrist. You confusedly looked at him and before you could ask him, he already spoke.
“Let me open the door for you.”
“Eh?!”
Luhan didn’t gave you a response instead he stepped out from the car and carefully open the door beside you. You only stared at him, still confused by his actions.
“How long do you want to stay there?” he asked that made you snapped out your daze. “Uh-oh..”
You then went out from the car. *Aigoo! He’s really weird today but I guess this is a sign of my success!*
Both you and Luhan entered the mansion to give back the key to his parents.
“Oh, the two of you finally came back!” that was greeted by Mrs. Lu as the both of you stepped inside the mansion.
You saw Luhan rolled his eyes. You elbowed him, “Be good.” you whispered. He made a face.
You smiled to the Lu’s then bowed, “Good evening Mr. and Mrs. Lu.” you politely greeted. They both smiled at you.
“Here..” Luhan handed the car key to them. Mr. Lu took it. “Did you two enjoyed your day together?” he asked.
You looked up at Luhan but he was only looking back at you. You faced his parents then smiled, “We did enjoyed. I never thought China is such a beautiful place.”
“I’m glad you did enjoyed the place. How about you my son?” Mr. Lu gave Luhan a one unreadable smile.
You turned to Luhan to see his reaction but he only looked away. You frowned, *What’s up to him?*
“I think the both of you are hungry now. Come on, I prepared dinner for us.” Mrs. Lu stated.
“No thanks. We’re about to leave anyways.” Luhan said as he grabbed your wrist and was about to leave the mansion when Mrs. Lu spoke again.
“I’ve already told them that the both of you will stay here tonight. They already closed the gates so you don’t have a choice but to stay here.” Mrs. Lu snapped.
Luhan stared at his mom in disbelief. “What?! Why did you do that?!” he hissed. “Because I want you to stay here. I miss you my son.”
You could see how longing Mrs. Lu is for Luhan. You looked up at Luhan, “Let’s stay.”
Luhan stared at you in surprise. “It’s only for one night. It doesn’t make you die, right?”
Luhan sighed, “Okay, we’re going to stay.” Mrs. Lu brightened, “Thank you my son.”
“Thank her and not me.” Luhan said, gesturing your way. Mrs. Lu smiled at you, “Xie xie.”
You shook your head, “I did nothing.”
“Psh! Come on, I’m hungry.” Luhan snapped. Mr. Lu chuckled, “Okay, let’s go and eat.”
With that, the 4 of you headed to the dining area to eat dinner.
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“Luhan, eat this.”
“You too, eat this Sooyoung.”
Both Mr. and Mrs. Lu treat the both of you warmly. It was like they’re being parents to you which is making you happy. Because of this, you suddenly missed your parents from the province. Well, you know that they’re happy that you’re doung better on your study so you just tried your best to understand your situation. You will see them on summer anyways.
With that, all of you started your foods. The dinner was silent until Mr. Lu spoke.
“The room was already prepared. You two can stay in one room, right?”
That question made both you and Luhan choked on your foods.
“Oh My! Sooyoung, Luhan, drink water!” Mrs. Lu said in panic. Both you and Luhan did.
“Wait dad, what are you saying?” Luhan hissed. Mr. Lu chuckled, “I was just kidding. What I mean is, both of your rooms will next to each other.” he explained.
Mrs. Lu giggled, “You two looks good together. Am I right honey? They look so cute when they choke at the same time.” she commented.
Mr. Lu nodded, “You’re right honey!”
“Mom, Dad!” Luhan hissed in annoyance.
Mr. Lu chuckled, “Look at our son, he’s face was red like tomato.” he teased with a grin.
You turned to Luhan and to your surprise, what Mr. Lu had said was true. It looks like Luhan is blushing. *Aigoo! So cute~*
Luhan lowered his head, “Let’s just continue our food so we can go to bed after.” he muttered. You smiled at his action but then continued your food as he told.
Mr. and Mrs. Lu glanced at each other with a smile before they continued their food.
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“Good night Mr. and Mrs. Lu.” you said. They smiled at you, “Good night.”
Luhan was about to go upstairs but you stopped him by grabbing his arm. “At least say good night to them, you know.”
He let out a sigh then faced his parents. “Good night.” You smiled, “Good boy.” He only rolled his eyes.
“Where’s my good night kiss?” Mrs. Lu whined. “Mom!”
Mrs. Lu pouted. You elbowed Luhan, “You don’t know how long your mom miss you. At least obey him for tonight.” you whispered. “Mwo?”
You rolled your eyes, “Aish! Just go and give her a good night kiss. It won’t hurt, okay.” you then lightly pushed him to his mom.
Without a choice, Luhan gave his mom a kiss on the cheek. Mrs. Lu smiled, “Good night baby.”
“Mom, I’m not your baby anymore.” he hissed.
Mrs. Lu only giggled.
With that, all you went to your respective rooms to take a rest and sleep.
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Luhan was already lying on his bed, staring at the ceiling. He tried to sleep but he couldn’t. He sat up, “Aish! Why is it so hard to sleep tonight?!”
He then got off from the bed and exited his room.
On the other hand, you were also lying on the bed but like Luhan, you couldn’t sleep also. You took the deer stuff toy beside you and stared on it.
“Hi Lulu!” you smiled. “I guess I need to go outside. I can’t sleep..” you mumbled then made your way to exit the room with your stuff toy.
When you stepped out from the room, you saw Luhan stepped out from his room at the samw time as you.
The both of you stared at each other for a moment. But then you spoke the broke the silent atmosphere.
“Hello Luhan!” you smiled as you waved the deer stuff toy to him. “Oh, you’re holding that stuff toy I gave to you.” he said.
You gaze down at the stuff toy then looked back him with a frown, “You didn’t gave this to me. I’m going to pay this, remember?” you reminded.
Luhan raised an eyebrow then shrugged, “You haven’t paid it yet so as of now, I can still say that I gave you that stuff toy.” he said then started to walk.
You followed him, “Where are you going?” you asked. “In the living room.” he said as he started to go downstairs.
“Aren’t you going to sleep?” you asked. “I couldn’t sleep. How about you?”
“We’re the same. I couldn’t sleep also.”
This time, the both of you already sitting at the couch in the living room. Only silence filled the atmosphere between you and Luhan. He was only staring from somewhere as you played with your stuff toy.
“Why deer?” Luhan finally spoke, breaking the silence.
You turned to him, “Eh?!”
“Of all the stuff toys there, why did you like deer the most?” he asked. You paused then replied him a question, “Before I answer that, can I ask you something?”
He just nodded.
“Do you know the meaning of your name?” you asked. He simply shook his head.
“Well, the answer for your question is, I chose deer because this remind me of someone.” you stated. “Who?” he asked with curiousity.
You smiled and stood up, “I need to sleep now. You too.” with that, you started to walk. Confused, Luhan only watched you walk away but you suddenly stopped halfway though you didn’t looked back. Your back was only one facing him.
And then you spoke, “Try to search for the meaning of your name. Everyone’s names have different meanings so try to know yours. Good night.” with that, you finally went upstairs then entered your room.
CHAPTER 45
It’s been already a week had passed after that night. Both you and Luhan become more closer to each other. The bestfriend thingy between the both of you slowly becoming real.
All the activities are now finished. Of course, you did enjoyed it a lot. Not because it’s your first time joining the school trip but also because Luhan is now your friend or bestfriend. Also, you met his parents which are very kind to you.
It’s now time to leave China and go back to Korea. You bid your goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. Lu before you completely enter the plane as well as Luhan.
About your friends, they kept asking you but you always tell them that it’s a part of the dare but even though yourself, you know it’s not.
About Luhan’s friends, they didn’t budge to ask since they think it’s normal for the bestfriends relation though Kris always keep his eyes on them secretly.
After saying goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. Lu, both you and Luhan entered the plane.
As expected, Luhan sat next to you. You were seating beside the window for you to see the view outside. You were amusedly gazing the window while smiling.
“Did you enjoy our trip?” Luhan suddenly asked. You turned to him and nodded, “I did enjoyed it, a lot.” you smiled.
“Also, Lulu enjoyed it too.” you added as you waved the stuff toy that you were holding. Luhan rolled his eyes, “We’re now going back to Korea yet you still didn’t pay that.”
“Psh! You said I don’t have to pay this to you anymore and now you’re whining because I didn’t pay this? Aish! Okay, I’m going to pay it now.” you were about to get your wallet when Luhan spoke.
“No need for that. I was just kidding!” You looked up at him and just stared. Luhan raised an eyebrow, “Wae?”
You didn’t gave him a response instead you burst into laughter. Luhan frowned, “Yah, what are you laughing at?”
“Be-because.. Haha! You.. Haha!” you couldn’t even finish your sentence because of you couldn’t stop yourself on laughing.
“Yah, I couldn’t understand a thing. Will you set aside your laugh first and say it straightly?” he hissed.
You tried to stop on laughing. You took some minutes before you calm down. You cleared your throat, “Okay,” you pointed him, “You, I can’t believe you’re now a joker.”
“What?”
“I thought you’re really want me to pay this stuff toy but suddebly you said that you were just kidding. Honestly Luhan, being a joker doesn’t fit you. But you know what? That’s a good sign!”
He raised an eyebrow, “Good sign?”
You nodded, “A good sign for our success. Remember our deal? I’ll teach you how to fall in love though this kind of thing isn’t really need to teach by someone. Why I said that this is a good sign? Simple! If you didn’t ask, girls likes boys with sense of humor so if you know how to joke, I’m very sure the girls will be attracted to you.”
“Even you?” he asked.
You paused, “Yes but since I’m not a girl to you then it’s a no. Also, make sure that your joke is not bad but in a good way.”
He nodded then turned to you, “Wait, remember when we still on our trip? You told me that you’re going to tell me about the next step. So, what is it?”
You stared at him fpr a moment before saying, “Find a girl.”
“Mwo?”
“You need to find a girl, a perfect one. The girl who has a beautiful heart that can love you. The girl who will makes you fall in love.” you replied.
“Who’s that girl then?” he asked. You raised an eyebrow, “Aren’t you listening to me? I told you to FIND a girl means we haven’t encounter that girl yet.”
He nodded, “Ohh..”
“We will try to find that girl as we get back in Korea. For now, let’s take a rest..” you said as you hugged the deer stuff toy and closed your eyes to take a sleep.
Luhan gaze at you for a while. His gaze has a meaning that he can only underatand it by himself.
Soon, Luhan decided to take a sleep too. Moments later, he finally drifted to sleep.
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The plane finally landed in Seoul Airport. All the students exited the plane and took the bus that were waiting outside.
Since it’s separated with boys and girls, your seat partner now is Yoona while Seohyun and Yuri are partners.
Soon, the bus finally arrived at the school. All the students straightly headed to the dorms so you didn’t got a chance to see Luhan again.
This day was really tiring so you just decided to continue resting on your room. Just after some moments, you drifted to sleep again since it’s already late when you get back at school.
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Morning came. It’s now time to start attending classes again. It was already late for you to attend your first class when you woke up. Your friends were already gone but they left you a note saying that they’re already went to their classes and not to wake you up than getting a kick from you.
You chuckled, “I understand.” you mumbled. You put down the note on the table then you grabbed your breakfast and after that, you took a shower.
Since you’re already late for your first class, you then decided to attend your second class.
After getting ready, you hopped on your bag pack. You exited the dorm and made your way to your class. You glanced at your wrist watch. Your eyes widen when you realize that you only have 5 minutes before the time of your 2nd class.
Because of the panic, you started to run. Unexpectedly, as you turned to the right, you accidentally bumped to someone. The envelop that was holding of someone suddenly dropped. You immediately took it for that person and handed it back, “Mianhe.”
As you looked up, you saw a one beautiful girl in front of you.
She smiled, “No, it’s okay.”
You scanned her from head to toe. She wasn’t wearing a school uniform but there’s a luggage with her. “Umm.. Are you a student here?” you asked.
She nodded, “I’m actually a new student here.” You nodded with an ‘o’ shape formed on your lips.
“Can you help me?” she asked. You looked up, “Eh?”
“You know, I’m not familiar in this school and I can’t find the dorms. Can you accompany me on the way there? If only if you have time.”
You paused. Yoy glanced at your wrist watch, *Well, I’m already late. Helping her won’t hurt, right?* you smiled at her then nodded, “Let me see your dorm no. first.”
She did.
“Oh! Your dorm is next to us.” you said. “Really?” she happily asked. You nodded, “Come on, I’ll walk you there.”
With that, the both of you walk towards the dorm.
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“Thank you very much for accompanying me here. I’m glad that my dorm is next to yours. By the way, I’m Qri. You?” she held out her hand for a handshake.
“Sooyoung.” you replied as you shook her hand with a smile.
“Are you going to attend your classes today or not?” you asked. “I will. Can you also accompany there only if it’s okay?”
You nodded, “Sure! Let me see your schedule.”
She did.
“Woah! We’re in the same English class. Let’s go there together!” you beamed. She chuckled, “You’re so energetic!” she commented.
“Eh?”
“Can I be your friend?” she asked. You smiled, “Of course but I think you’re too beautiful to be my friend.”
She laughed, “I don’t think I’m beautiful.” “Mwo?” you laughed, “Believe me, you’re beautiful. Oh wait, do you already have your uniforms?”
She nodded. “Good! Go and change now. I’ll wait for you outside.” you said and was about to leave but she called you.
“Sooyoung!”
You turned around, “Eh?”
“Gomawo.” she smiled.
You smiled back, “No problem.”
Moments later, Qri finally stepped out from her dorm. You scanned her, *Woah! She’s so cute on her uniform.*
“The uniform fits you well.” you commented. “Really?” she asked. You nodded. She smiled, “Gomawo.”
“Kaja?” She nodded.
And then, both of you started to walk on the way to the English class. As the both of you were walking, the other students especially the boys who are passing by are automatically looking at Qri’s way. You turned to her and smiled, “I told you, you’re beautiful. The boys couldn’t take off their eyes on you.” you commented.
She only chuckled.
Soon, the both of you finally reached the classroom. Luckily, your teacher was only about to enter the classroom. “Seonsaengnim!” you called. “Oh, Ms. Han.” she said.
You turned to Qri then dragged her towards the teacher. “Seonsaengnim, there’s a new student in our class. It’s her.” you said.
The teacher turne to Qri. Qri smiled at her then bowed, “Annyeong haseyo!”
“I already knew her. The director already told mw about her joining our class. Come on Miss, I’ll intoduce you to the class.” the she turned to you, “You, Ms. Han, go inside too and use the back door.” she ordered.
You nodded, “Dae!” you turned to Qri, “Hwaiting chingu!”
She smiled then nodded.
You then entered the classroom. Luhan was already there. You sat next to him since you were seatmates. Luhan frowned at you, “You’re almost late.” he muttered.
“I helped someone that’s why.” you simply replied without looking at him. “Who—” he didn’t even finish his entence when you interrupted him.
“Sshhh! Look, the new student came in.” you pointed in front. Luhan followed your finger. As the time his eyes landed at sight in front, a frown suddenly form on his face. For some reason, he doesn’t like what he was seeing right now.
“Listen class, we have a new student. Miss, please introduce yourself.” the teacher said.
Qri faced the class, “Annyeong haseyo! Lee Kyuri-imnida but I prefer to be called Qri. Nice to meet you all. I hope we can get along.” she smiled yo everyone then bowed.
All the boys inside the class stared at her with interest while the girls was envious by her beauty.
You chuckled, “I knew it.” you whispered. Luhan raised an eyebrow to you, “What?”
You rolled your eyes, “None of your business.” He made a face.
“Thank you Ms. Lee. Please take the seat ummm.. oh there! Next to Mr. Lu at the right side. Please wait class, I need to get something.” with that, the teacher left.
Qri scanned the classroom. A bright smile suddenly formed on her face as the time she saw Luhan. She started to walk on her way to her seat looking at Luhan with a smile. She also noticed you. You smiled at her and waved a little. She smiled back.
As Qri sat on her place, she turned to Luhan. “Ni Hao! I’m glad to see you again. I’m Qri, you?” she spoke.
Luhan only ignored her.
“Wait, you know each other?” you asked, confused. You saw Qri smiled, “He saved me a week before.”
“A week before? You mean in China?” you asked. She nodded, “Exactly! I’m in trouble that time. There’s a thief trying to steal my bag but luckily he’s there to save me.” she looked at Luhan, “Thank you again.”
You glanced at Luhan but he just kept his eyes in front. You frowned, remembering your days in China with him. Then you remembered the day of the first activity and it hits you.
“I thought you’re lying that day. You did saved a girl that time...” you whispered. You started to feel guilty.
“Now, you believed me.” he rolled his eyes. You made a face, “Psh!” *I’m not guilty anymore. Tsk!*
Qri stared at the both of you, “I could see you two are close to each other.” she commented. “It’s none any of your business.” Luhan snapped, sarcastically.
You elbowed Luhan, “Yah, stop being the old Luhan again.” you whispered. You looked up at Qri, “Don’t mind what he had said. By the way, he’s Luhan. My bestfriend.” you said.
Qri glanced at Luhan, “Your bestfriend?” she asked. You simply nodded. She smiled at Luhan, “Nice meeting you Luhan. I hope we can get along.”
Luhan only nodded as a response. You rolled your eyes on him, “Don’t mind him. I think he’s not in a mood today. You know, monthly period.”
Qri stared at you, “Eh?!”
Luhan gave you a death glare. You laughed, “Just kidding!”
Just then, the teacher came back. “Okay class. Let’s start our discussion.....”
All of you faced the front again. Qri was already focusing on the class while Luhan was also listening (?) maybe not. You stared at Qri for a moment.
Suddenly, you tapped Luhan’s shoulder. He turned to you. You gestured him to come closer to you. He raised an eyebrow. ‘Come on!’ you mouthed.
He let out a sigh but obeyed you. He went closer then you whispered to his ear, “I think she’s the perfect girl.”
He turned to you, “Perfect girl?” he asked, whispering.
You nodded, “Remember the 2nd step of our deal? The ‘Find a girl’ thing. I think she’s the right girl for that. You should start talking to her from now on.”
“MWO?!”
CHAPTER 46
“MWO?!” Luhan shouted as he suddenly stood up after hearing what you had said to him.
Now, everyone’s attention are now on him. You face-palmed yourself and slowly looked up only to see the face of your teacher. Her eyebrows furrowed as she narrowed her eyes to Luhan.
*This is bad...*
“Mr. Lu, what is your problem?!”
Before Luhan could reply, you snapped him. “Umm.. Seonsaengnim, mianhe. It’s my fault.” you apologized.
Luhan stared at you in disbelief. You just ignored him and looked at your teacher, “I was nagging at him that’s why..”
“Ms. Han and Mr. Lu, please get out of my class now!” the teacher ordered.
After hearing that, Luhan grabbed his bag and started walking out of the classroom. You lowered your head and followed him.
He was already walking at the corridor as you were walking behind him. He suddenly stopped and turned to you. He gave you a one unreadable look.
You gulped, *Aigoo! I don’t like how he was looking at me right now..*
“Follow me. We need to talk.” with that said, he continued walking. You lowered your head, *I bet he’s mad at me because of what our teacher did to us.* you sighed, *This is so hard for me..*
No choice, you followed him.
---
Both of you are now at the roof top. Your elbows are resting at the railing as well as his. The both of you were just staring at the scenery without saying a word. Only silence filled the atmosphere. You tried to start a conversation but whenever you open your mouth, no words wanted to came out from it so you just remained silent.
Suddenly, Luhan cleared his throat that breaks the silence. You turned to him but he wasn’t looking at you. He was still looking in front.
“About that girl,” he started. “Her name is Qri.” you reminded. “I’m not interested.”
“Eh?” This time, he turned to face you. “I’m not interested to her. I don’t like that girl.” he said.
“So, you hate her? Is that what you mean?” He let out a sigh then looked at the front again. “I don’t hate her either.” he replied.
“Then what are you trying to say now?” you asked, a bit irritated.
“What I mean is, I don’t like to talk to her. I don’t like to get closer to her. In short, I don’t want her to be my friend.”
“You’re so bad.”
“Mwo?
”“She’s nice, you know. I think she likes you. You should give her a chance to be your friend.” you muttered.
“I think you still didn’t get it.” you heard him sighed as he said that.
You turned to him, “Then explain it to me.” Luhan turned to you, “Do you really want to know?”
You nodded.
He then held both of your shoulders and looked straightly to your eyes. Your heart started to beat faster than normal but you didn’t say a word instead you just stared back, waiting for him to speak.
“I don’t want to pick a girl just beacuse I want to fall in love. If she’s really the right girl that you were saying, then it will happen without me doing something.” he said.
You paused for a moment then removed his hands from your shoulders and went back to your position before. “And I think you still need to talk to her. You’ll never know if she’s the right one because on the first place, you already refused her chance to be the one.”
“I already told you, I don’t like that girl.” “Just give her a chance, okay?”
“I thought you’re smart and will understand what I’m trying to make you feel but I guess I’m wrong. Once I said I don’t like, that’s final.”
“But—”
“I don’t want to talk about it anymore. I’m going now.” he snapped and started to walk away.
“Luhan!” you called that made him stopped but didn’t looked back to face you. “I don’t want to be selfish but please think of this first. I’m not doing this because of our deal, I’m doing this because I want to help you. It’s only for your own happiness.”
He didn’t say a word and just comepletely leave you behind. You let out a sigh, “In that way, my feelings for you will slowly fade away..” you whispered.
That’s right! You already found out about your feelings for him. You realized it when you were on the school trip in China with Luhan. You’re being close to Luhan day by day that made your feelings for him grow even more. You tried to lie to yourself that you’re not in love with him but you was.
With that, you decided to just hide your feelings by your own self than anything else. You have two reasons on doing that. First, because you can’t lose the dare and the second one is you were afraid to know what he felt for you. You were afraid to get rejection.
Today, you met Qri and it happens that she’s the girl that Luhan saved in China week before. Maybe it’s a coincidence though you take this as a chance to continue helping Luhan how to fall in love. Though it will only give you pain in the heart, you don’t care. You will do everything just to finish the dare and makes Luhan happy. As of now, that’s what important to you. Aisde of that, there’s nothing more.
You sighed then pulled out your phone and started texting one of your friend.
to: Yoona
I can’t eat lunch with you guys today. I have somethinh important to do. Please tell about this to Yuri and Seohyun. Mianhe. I’ll eat lunch with you guys tomorrow, I promised.
from: Sooyoung
*At this moment, I want to have time alone. A time for myself to think..*
---
It was already lunch.
“Come on, let’s go to Sooyoung’s classroom.” Yuri said. “No need for that.” Yoona snapped.
“Eh?” Seohyun and Yuri stared at her in confusion.
“She texted me and she said she can’t eat with us today. She have something important to make.” Yoona explained.
Seohyun and Yuri nodded in understanding and with that, they headed to the canteen.
“Yoona!” Kai’s voice could be hear from the canteen’s door. Yoona looked up. A smile automatically formed on her face as she saw Kai waving at her to come over.
Yuri elbowed her, “Yah, what’s that smile for? Don’t tell me, you’re in love with him?”
“Omo! Does that mean, you already lose the dare?” Seohyun added.
Yoona quickly shook her head, “A-ani! I’m not in love, okay? Let’s just go. EXO are waitimg for us.”
Yuri rolled her eyes, “Psh! If you say so. Come on!” with that, the 3 of them walked towards EXO’s table.
Everyone already know about you and your friends being close to EXO since the trip to China started so they won’t surprised to see your friends with them anymore as well as you.
“Where’s Sooyoung?” Kris asked as he glanced at Luhan to see his reaction. Luhan looked away. Kris smirked, *I wonder what happened to them?*
“She’s busy so she can’t eat with us.” Yoona replied. “Okay, let’s just eat. Come on Yoona, sit next to me.” Kai offered.
Seohyun and Yuri gave her a glance. Yoona was about to reject Kai’s offer but she was too late. Kai already dragged her to sit next to him.
“Guys, look! The new student came.” Baekhyun said. All of them looked up even Luhan. He knew it was Qri that Baekhyun is talking about but he still looked up to make sure.
Qri met eyes with him. She smiled at him and waved a little as she passed by their table.
“Isn’t she’s beautiful? Do you think she will like me? She even smiled and waved at me.” Baekhyun beamed.
Chanyeol hit his bestfriend’s head, “Stop dreaming. She didn’t waved and smiled at you.” he muttered.
“Eh? Then to who?”
“To Luhan hyung. You see that too guys, right?” Sehun said. The others nodded except for Kris, Baekhyun and of course Luhan.
Kris has a smirk on his face while staring at Luhan with intetest. *It seems interesting now.. This will be exciting!*
“Luhan, did you know her?” Baekhyun asked.
Luhan didn’t reply and just shrugged then started his food. Baekhyun pouted then glanced at Qri’s direction. “She’s really pretty and she seems nice.” he commented.
“Stop fantasizing about the new student. Just continue your food.” Chanyeol hissed. Baekhyun turned to Chanyeol and smiled.
“What are you smiling at?” Chanyeol asked. “You’re so cute when you’re jealous.” with that, Baekhyun continued his food again.
“Jealous your face!” Chanyeol hissed and continued his food also.
The 3 girls giggled because of BaekYeol moments.
Luhan suddenly stopped on eating and took a glance at Qri. She was smiling and talking with some girls on the same table as her. She’s very lovely when you see her like that.
Luhan then broke his gaze from her and caught Kris looking at him. Kris smirked as if he was thinking about something. Luhan rolled his eyes then focus on his food again.
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After the time of thinking, you finally decided to attend your next class since the lunch time was already ended. You tried yourself to focus on the class and luckily, you made it thought it’s a bit hard for you.
On your last class of this day, you suddenly received a text message from Luhan.
to: Sooyoung
Meet me after class at roof top.
from: Deer Lulu
After class, you did what Luhan said on his text message. You staightly went to the roof top and saw him there, already waiting for you.
You took a deep breath before you walked towards him. “Luhan..”
He turned to you, “You came.” You just nodded, “So, why do you want to meet me here?”
There was a pause before he speak again. “I’ve finally decided,
I’ll give her a chance..”
CHAPTER 47
“...I’ll give her a chance.” you heard him said that.
You were stunned by his words that you couldn’t react immediately. But then, he spoke again.
“I want to give Qri a chance. Since you’re my love tutor and as being your student, I’ll take this as an assignment.”
You looked at him and he smiled then he continued, “After our conversation earlier, I started to think about it. When I was thinking about it, I suddenly saw Qri and she smiled at me. I know I’m bad because I’m cold towards her and kept ignoring her. But then I realized that I won’t die if I give her a chance right? Also, I don’t want to lose this chance. Maybe, just maybe she’s the one that I’ve been waiting for to fall in love with...”
Those words makes your heart into pieces. Despite of the sadness that you were having right now, you still tried your best to smile though it’s a fake smile.
You took a deep breath before saying, “Y-You’ve made a right decision. Since you’re a good student and as being your love tutor, I’ll stop the sessions as a gift.”
Luhan looked at you in surprise, “What are you saying? Why are you going to stop the sessions? It’s not like I already fall in love with her so why?”
You chuckled, “The sessions will stop but I didn’t said that I’ll stop helping you.” Luhan raised an eyebrow, “What do you mean?”
“What I’m saying is, we don’t need to continue our sessions anymore because we’re already done with that. That’s only for step one. Now that we’re already in step two and also we already selected a girl, I’ll help you to get close to her.” you explained.
Luhan’s mouth formed into a small ‘O’ as he nodded. “Let’s start tomorrow.” you beamed as if you’re excited for it.
He didn’t say a word nor reacted through nodding. Now, the silence filled the atmosphere.
You cleared your throat that broke the silence. “Umm.. I should leave now.” you were about to leave but Luhan stopped you by grabbing your wrist.
Slowly, you turned to face him, “Hmm?”
Luhan was serious as he looked at you directly in the eyes. “Can you... stay with me a little longer?”
Slowly, you nodded.
Both you and Luhan walked towards the railings and rested your elbows there. Still, no one open a topic. You took a glance at Luhan but he was only staring at the scenery in front of the two of you. You also did.
“Do you know what was my first impression to you?” you suddenly asked. “Ani.” he replied shortly.
“Then, do you want to know?” you asked. He nodded, “Ne.”
You took a deep breath, “Everyone’s first impression to you is that you are sweet, gentle and caring beacuse of your angelic face but my first impression to you was different. My first impression to you is cold-hearted. I’d never saw you smile at once before that’s why. But now I realized that you’re not. Everyone’s first impression to you was the real you, the real Luhan. Because of this love tutor thingy, I’ve finally knew who you really are.”
Luhan stared at you but didn’t say a word as you said those words about him. You turned to face him and smiled, “And I didn’t regret doing this.”
A smile crept on Luhan’s face unknowingly.
“See, you’re smiling now.” you snapped. Luhan immediately straightened his face as he looked away and cleared his throat.
“Luhan..” you called. “Hmm?”
You looked at the scenery again before you speak again. “What is your first impression to me?”
There was a short pause before he give you his reply. “Honestly, I don’t have any impression to you when we first met.” It made you faced him, “Mwo?!”
Luhan smiled, *Beacuse the first time I met you, you already showed me who you really are..*
You were still staring at him, totally confused. He then faced you, “That’s the truth. I don’t have any impression to you because I hate girls, remember?”
You rolled your eyes because of his statement then both of you burst into laughter.
“But honestly,” he started that made you stopped on laughing and stared at him. “My first impression to you is,”
*Aish! Why do he kept pausing. Luhan, just say it!* you nagged on your head.
“...secret!” then he laughed. Your jaw dropped and then rolled your eyes, “I thought you were serious this time.” you pouted. He chuckled, “But you’re wrong.” You made a face.
“You’ll find it soon.” he whispered.
“Eh?”
He shook his head, “Nothing.”
“Umm.. Luhan?”
“Hmm?”
“Do you know why I’m helping you?” you asked.
He shook his head, “Ani. Gundae,”
You faced him, waiting for him to continue. “I don’t want to know. I think it’s better if I didn’t know your reason.” he said.
*I don’t want you to find out also..* you smiled, “Psh! Even if you wanted to know, I’ll never tell it to you. It’s a secret.”
He rolled his eyes. You chuckled.
“It’s getting late. We should go back to the dorms now. You still need to make plan on how you will help me to get close to Qri. Come on, I’ll walk you there.”
You shook your head, “Ani. You don’t have to. Also, I wanted to walk alone.” you said.
“Are you sure?” he asked. You nodded. He let out a sigh, “Okay then. Let’s just go down together.” he said. You nodded again.
With that, the both of you went downstairs. Minutes later, you were already srparated to him.
At this moment, you couldn’t stopped yourself on crying anymore. Everytime Luhan mentioned Qri, seems like there’s a knife stabbing your heart.
*Why am I even crying? This is my sugggestion anyway. This is for Luhan’s happiness so I should be happy also for him. I need to support him even if this slowly killing my own heart. It doesn’t matter. I think Luhan also like Qri. I can feel it when he talks about her. Yes, that’s right Sooyoung! He likes her that’s why he wants to give her a chance. Han Sooyoung, wake up! You need to be happy for him even if it’s hurts badly...*
“Sooyoung-ah!” a sudden voice called you.
CHAPTER 48
“Sooyoung-ah!”
After hearing the voice, you quickly lowered your head and wiped your tears away. Then you looked up to see the owner of the voice.
It was Qri. She was waving at you with a smile on her face. She then run towards you.
“Ohh.. Qri..”
“Are you going back to the dorm now?” she asked. You nodded.
“Geureom,” she started. You turned to her. She smiled, “Can I walk with you?” she asked.
“Eh?!”
“I just want to walk with you on the way to the dorm. You know, you’re the first person I met here and also my first friend in this school that’s why but if you don’t want to walk with me, I’ll understand..”
You shook your head, “Ani. Of course, you can walk with me.” Qri brightened, “Really?”
You smiled and nodded.
With that, both you and Qri started walking on the way to the dorm. “Umm.. Sooyoung..” Qri called.
“Hmm?”
“Do you think Luhan hate me?”
That question made you stopped on walking and so did Qri. She examined your expression. “There’s no need to answer it. I think I know the answer now.” she said in sad tone.
You looked up and smiled, “Of course, he didn’t hates you.” She smiled back, “You don’t need to lie.”
You shook your head, “I’m not actually lying. Luhan likes you.” *But I want it to be a lie..*
“L-Luhan likes me?” she asked, excitedly.
“I think. You know, he’s my bestfriend do I know if he likes someone or not.” you replied. “How sure are you?”
You started to walk again as Qri followed then you said, “I’m not that sure but believe me, Luhan likes you.”
“Well to be honest, I like him... a lot.” Qri stated. You turned to her and saw her smiling.
“Since I first time I met him, I already like him. He saved me. It seems like we’re in a drama and he’s my savior. He’s so brave to do that.” Your heart suddenly ache because of Qri’s words.
She faced you, “Since you’re my friend now, I want to be honest to you. I actually transferred to this school because of Luhan.”
You looked up at her, surprised. She shyly smiled, “This is so embarrassing but that’s the truth. I’ve noticed his uniform that time and since this school is popular, it’s not hard to find this.”
You remained silent. Actually, you don’t want to listen to her anymore but you need to. This will help you to make Luhan happy.
“This is embarrassing but honestly, I got jealous when I saw you talking with Luhan because I thought you’re his girlfriend.” she said in low voice but loud enough for you to hear.
You stared at her in shock. She smiled, “But when I found out that you’re only his bestfriend, I felt relieved.”
“Uh-oh.. Don’t worry, I’m only his bestfriend. Like what I’ve said, he likes you.” you said.
She smiled again, “Gomawo.”
“Ehh?”
“Thanks for telling me about this. I will try my best to make Luhan like me more.” she said.
You smiled, a forced smile.
“Oh! We’re already here!” Qri said as she looked in front. Just then, you realized that the both of you already arrived in front of the dorm.
All of a sudden, Qri hugged you. You were totally surprised by the sudden hug. “I’m so glad to have a walk with you and also, I’m glad to have a conversation with you just now.” she then broke the hug, “I’m glad to be your friend.”
You just stared at her, not knowing what to say. “So... I’ll go inside now. You too. Anneong chingu!” she waved. You only nodded.
With that, Qri entered their dorm abd so did you. As you entered the dorm, it wad already dark so you just straightly went to your room. You saw Seohyun on her study table. She wad studying for math again.
Without any thinking, you walked towards her and hugged her from behind.
“Oh.. Sooyoung-ah, you’re finally back.” she said. You forcedly smiled, “Hmm..”
She stood up and faced you that made you released her from the hug. She worriedly stared at you, “Is there something happen?”
You chuckled, “Of course not! There’s nothing happened.” “Then why did you hug me all of a sudden?” she questioned.
“Wae? Can’t I hug my friend. Come on, let me hug you.” you then hugged her again. She wad taken a back by the hug. “Yah, if something happen, just tell me. I’ll listen.” she offered.
You shook your head while hugging her, “Don’t worry, nothing really happened. I just want to hug you.” you whispered. Seohyun then let you hug her.
As much as possible, you didn’t let yourself on crying. You closed your eyes to prevent a tear to fall down from your eyes. Seohyun patted your back, *I know there’s something happened to you but I don’t want to force you to spill it. Maybe it’s because of Myungsoo again...* she thought.
Finally, you broke the hug. You smiled at her, “Thanks for letting me hug you Seohyun-ah..” She just nodded.
You glanced at her study table, “I see you’re doing your best to not to lose the dare.” you stated. She glanced back, “Uh-oh.. Yeah. Who wants to lose the dare? Of course, I don’t.”
You smiled, “You’re right. I don’t want to lose the dare also. I’ll give my best to make this dare success.” you said. “I’m going to sleep now. Go back and study now. Goodnight.”
Seohyun nodded then go back to her study table and continued her business.
*That’s right! I need to think about the dare, only the dare..* with that, you went to your bed and let yourself to take a rest.
CHAPTER 49
The next morning you woke up, Luhan’s face was the one that greeted you. You blinked a couple of times, *Am I dreaming? What’s Luhan doing so early here?* you asked yourself on your mind.
You stared at his face. He’s alsostaring back at you. You frowned, he frowned. You closed your eyes, *What kind of dreaming is this? I should back to sleep now. I still have class to attend tomorrow..*
“How long do you want to sleep there?” a voice said.
*That voice...* you immediately open your eyes and there he is, Luhan’s face was still close to yours with a frown. You were speexhless right now that you couldn’t say a word nor moving your body a bit.
1 second...
2 seconds...
3 seconds...
4 seconds...
5 seconds before your memory got sinked.
You immediately pushed him that made him fall on the floor. “What are you doing here?!” you questioned as you sat at up and glared at him.
“Ouch!” he winced. “Yah, stop acting like you’re really hurt. As if I pushed you hard.” you hissed.
But Luhan didn’t stood up instead he just rubbed his butt. You took a peek at him. His expression, seems like he’s really hurt.
Without any hesitation, you jumped off from your bed and approached him. “Do you really hurt?”
He nodded with the same expression.
You bit your bottom lip, “Aigoo. Mianhe. I didn’t mean to—” you didn’t got a chance to finish your sentence because Luhan burst into laughter.
“HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!”
You frowned, “Yah, what are you laughing at?!”
Instead of answering you, he just continued laughing.
“WAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!”
“Yah, what’s your problem?!”
Finally, he stopped laughing and looked at you. “Were you worried about me?” he asked seriously.
You swallowed hard. “MWO?!” you stood up, “Stop acting! Come on. Get out of my room now!”
“Who said I’m acting? My butt really hurts.” he pouted. You stared at him, “A-are you really hurt?” you slowly asked.
Again, he burst into laughter. “HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!”
“Yah, will you quit on laughing! Stop fooling around! It’s not even funny! I was worried here and you only laugh at me! You’re so annoying. Whatever! Leave now, I still need to prepare for school.” you said then walked towards the bathroom.
Luhan blinked a couple of times at your back before his mind finally sinked. He quickly stood up and run after you. That time, you were already inside the bathroom.
Your eyes widen when you saw Luhan followed you up to the bathroom. “Yah! What are you doing here?!”
“Sooyoung..”
“Stop right there! Don’t step closer to me!” you warned but Luhan kept coming closer to you.
You looked around, searching for a weapon to make him stop on coming closer. Luckily, you found one. You quickly grabbed the hand shower on your side and splashed the water to him.
“Ulfp.. Ulpd!”
“Get out!” you ordered. Luhan did it, backwards. When he’s finally out of the door, you turned off the shower and glared at him. “What do you think you’re doing?!” you hissed.
“Mwo?! I think I’m the one that asking you the same question. Why did you splashed the water on me?”
You rolled your eyes, “What did you expect me to do? Letting you to see me taking a bath inside, hmm?”
“Eh?” then Luhan realized that he followed you inside the bathroom. He rubbed the back of his neck, “Uh.. Mian.”
“Whatever!” you then shut the door closed. “Don’t you dare to open the door!” you shouted before completely taking a bath.
Luhan pouted outside. He scanned himself, “Aish! This isn’t good. My uniform is wet now.” he whispered as he realized how wet his upper uniform is.
With a sigh, Luhan exited your room and went to the living room.
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After taking a bath, you wore your uniform and fixed it carefully before you exited your room.
“Omo!” you gasped when you saw Luhan sitting at the living room HALF-NAKED.
Luhan turned to your direction after hearing you gasped. You glared at him, “What are you doing? Wear your uniform!” you said.
“I can’t.” he simply replied.
“MWO?!”
He gestured his upper uniform that was hanging, “You see, my uniform is wet beacusr of what you did so I can’t wear it like that.”
“Are you blaming me?”
“I didn’t said that. I was only explaining.”
You rolled your eyes, “Whatever! Just wear it and get out before someone saw you here.” you ordered. “What about my uniform?” he asked.
“Wear it.”
“Mwo?!”
“Just wear it, will you? Go out and go back to your dorm to change your uniform. DUH!” you said with you rolling your eyes.
“But—” he was cut off because you grabbed his uniform and thow it to him. “I said WEAR IT NOW!”
“Psh!” he sighed but obeyed you.
“Wait here. I’ll take a look if there’s someone outside that might see us.” you said then walked towards the main door.
Right after you you opened the door, a sight of familiar figure greeted you. “Oh.. Sooyoung-ah!”
“Uh-oh.. Qri!” you forced a smile.
That name made Luhan turned to your direction. Your body was still inside the dorm while your face was peeking outside.
“Are you going to your first class now?” Qri asked. “Eh?”
“Actually, I was about to go but then you open the door so if it is okay with you, can we go together?” she asked with a smile.
You made a pause before you replied. “Okay. Wait me here. I’ll just get my bag.” She nodded.
With that, you went back inside and closed the main door. You walked towards Luhan and get your bag beside him, “I’ll go first. Don’t leave yet. I’ll text you.” you were about to go but Luhan grabbed your wrist that made you stopped, “You’re leaving me here alone?”
“We can’t go out together. Besides, Qri is waiting for me outside. I need to go now.” you removed his hand from your wrist and started walking again but he spoke again. “Then I don’t have a choice. I’ll go with you.”
You stopped and looked back at him, “What? Qri might get suspicious if you do.” you said in a low voice, not wanting Qri to hear it.
“Then stay with me.” he snapped. “Mwo?! Andwae!”
“Geureom! Let’s go together then.” he stood up and started to walked towards the door. You immediately blocked his way. He raised an eyebrow. “Okay. I’ll stay.” you said.
Luhan smiled, “Good.” then sat back on his seat.
With a sigh, you put down your bag. “Wait here. I’ll just explain to Qri.” Luhan just nodded. You then approached the door again.
Qri smiled as you open the door.“Ready?”
“Umm.. Qri actually, I forgot that I still have to do something. It’s really important. I don’t think I can attend my first 2 classes. Can we just see each other in English class later?”
“Is that so? It’s okay, I understand. I should go now. Bye! See you later!” she waved the left. You just waved back. *Mianhe..*
With that, you closed the door and went back to Luhan.
CHAPTER 50
“So, how come you’re here?” you asked as you sat next to Luhan. He didn’t say anything but next thing he did shocked you. Luhan slowly unbuttoned his uniform.
“Y-Yah, what are you doing?” you nervously asked. He didn’t responded again but continued on what he was doing.
“Stop that.” you said but he didn’t. Now, his all his button were done. He removed his uniform and faced you.
Your heart skipped as you swallowed hard. Just then, Luhan slowly coming closer and closer to you. You also saw him streached his left hand towards your direction.
You imediately closed your eyes, *Omo! God, please help me. Please stop Luhan to do somethimg bad to me..*
1 second...
2 seconds...
3 seconds...
You suddenly heard him whispered, “Open your eyes. I won’t do anything bad to you.”
*Huh?* you slowly opened your eyes. You saw him smiling at you while his face was only inches away from yours. You open your mouth to seak but nothing came out.
“I just need a hanger.” he said. “Eh?”
Luhan took the hanger on your side and waved it you then went back to his seat again.
Your mouth formed an O shape as you sighed, relieved.
After Luhan hook his uniform on the hanger, he stood up and let it hang again. Luhan then went back to his seat next to you.
You frowned at him. He raised an eyebrow. “You still didn’t answer my question.” you said.
“What question?”
You rolled your eyes, “How come you’re here early in the morning?”
He shrugged, “I only wanted to fetch you and since your friends said that you’re still sleeping, I went to your room to wake you up. Don’t worry, your friends knew that I’m here.”
“Waeyo?”
“Eh?”
“Why do you want to fetch me?”
There was a pause before he finally responded to your question. “Because you’re my bestfriend. Wae? Can’t I fetch my bestfriend?”
*Ohh.. Bestfriend..* somehow, that word is like a knife that stabbing your heart. “Right!” that was you only said.
“Luhan..”
“Hmm?”
“Why do you want me to stay here with you?”
That question made Luhan swallowed hard. “B-Because I don’t want to stay alone here besides I want to have a talk with you.”
You turned to him, “T-Talk with me? About what?”
“Qri.”
That was a very simple answer yet a very big affection to your feelings. “That’s why you didn’t let me leave with Qri, hmm?”
“Maybe.”
You ignored his reply and just asked him another question. “So.. What do you want to talk about her?”
“All that I need to know.”
“Like what?”
“Are you friends with her?”
“Mwo?”
“Just answer that question first.”
You rolled your eyes, “Yes, she’s now my friend. I just had a conversation with her yesterday.”
“What’s the conversation all about?”
“You.”
“Excuse me?”
“All we talked about is you.”
“What did you said and she said?”
“I didn’t say aything that much. As I told you, she likes you.”
“I already know that.”
You raised an eyebrow, “How did you know?” He rolled his eyes, “You always telling me that since the first day she attended this school.”
“Ohh..”
“So.. How come she already like me?” he asked. “I think it’s love at first sight.”
“What?!”
“When the time you saved her, she already fell from you. And the reason why she transferred here was also because of you.”
“Because of me?”
You nodded, “She noticed your uniform that time that’s why and since she likes you, she went here to Korea to see you.”
Luhan was speechless. He didn’t expect that he’s the reason why Qri is here. *If only I can back the time. I didn’t do that..* he sighed.
You turned to him, “What was that sigh for?”
He shook his head, “Nothing. It’s just that I didn’t expect that she likes me that much taht she did everything just to be with me in this school.”
*Right! She’s really brave to do such things unlike me, I can’t give up the dare because of you. It’s not that I don’t want to lose, it’s just that I don’t want to get hurt anymore. And besides, I think you already like her..*
You force a smile, “Are you saying that you like her now?”
Luhan faced you. He was about to say ‘no’ but when he saw you smiling, he said, “Yes.” instead.
You were sad about his reply but you didn’t let the smile on your face fade away. “D-Don’t worry, I’ll help you to make her fall in love with you even more.”
He nodded and smiled, a fake one.
You stood up, “I’ll check your uniform. Maybe it’s dry now.” you then walked towards the direction of it.
“Aigoo! It’s still a bit wet. Wait here, I’ll make dry easily.”
Luhan just nodded. With that, you grabbed his uniform and went to your room.
Luhan flatted his back on the back of the couch as he rested his head on the top of the couch and let out a heavy sigh. *Am I doing the right thing?*
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As you entered the room, your tears continuously fall from your eyes. You let your tears fall at this brief moment before you finally dry Luhan’s uniform.
After that, you ironed it and hook it back to the hanger. You checked first your face on the mirror if your eyes were red. Luckily, it’s not.
You then exited your room and went back to Luhan. “It’s done. Go and wear it now. The third class will start after few minutes.” you said to him as you handed the uniform.
Luhan took it and did as you told. As he was ready, the both of you leave the dorm together.
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