2:18PM
Title: 2:18PM
Rating: PG-13
Pairing: Baekhyun/Chanyeol
Word Count: 4676
Author's Notes: This is my first ever fiction, so please be nice <3
Its a first person fiction, and the title is a bit lame
i found out that i used the same time in the fiction nothing special.
Summary: It was really hard at first; yes I admit it. But I can’t endure the pain at the end if I’m still going to do our normal routine.
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My name is Byun Baekhyun, 22 years old from Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Born in a mid-class family, living happily with both parents and one older brother. Studied Voice Music in Seoul... Why do I even need to introduce myself? Who cares about me? But I want to share this short story of my life that you might enjoy. I can remember all what happened on our so-called love story. All the things we share, laugh, discuss and memories that somehow I can really treasure for the rest of my life. I’m a typical Korean guy who is looking for a stable relationship, god gave me his blessings and I did found him. Yes! You are reading it right; I’m referring to a guy.
It was all started in a rainy afternoon at Hangang Park, I forgot to check the weather forecast on that day and I did not bring any rain shields. I was patiently waiting for the sky to stop pouring all the water it has, so I can go to the library and study for my music exam next week. I noticed this guy running and approaching my location, drenched by rainwater. A newly washed clothes from the laundry is the best metaphor for him. He is tall... well compared to my height, he is taller than me; almost kissable lips, big eyes, big ears, his body built is fine; not too skinny not too fat. He sat beside me, trying to wipe his body with his wet hands. After settling down, he cleared his throat twice, I ignored him. I’m not a first-meet-say-hi person. Even though I can feel that he wanted to initiate a conversation with me, but I’m not fully paying attention to him. "May I know what is the time?" The silence broke when this tall guy started talking; a very big voice coming from his mouth gave me goosebumps. I looked at him and I realized that he looks really good, the distance of his face to mine was a bit far but I can truly appreciate his face, going back to reality; I grabbed my mobile phone inside my jeans’ pocket when he uttered in a soft voice "Why are you getting your phone? You have a wristwatch." he pointed his finger to my wristwatch. For god sake! He should have asked for my name instead! Because to be honest with you, I’m only wearing a wristwatch for fashion purposes only, I don’t know how to read an analog watch! Ignoring his follow up question "2:18pm" I replied and he nodded together with a smile. I was praying to all the saints and popes to stop the rain, when suddenly a bug flew beside me. I don’t like bugs! Specially the flying ones! I unconsciously closed the gap between him, trying to be brave over the small creature beside me. "Oh you scared of flying bugs?" he murmured with his big voice, I answered him yes but I’m absolutely ignoring his stare. He picked up a small branch of tree on the floor, stretched his arms in front of me; his nice arms in front of me and I gradually smell his armpits. Yes! I have armpits' fetish. And he is trying to get rid of the flying bug. I already forgot the presence of the flying bug beside me because of our position. "Done" he uttered, throwing the branch and smiled at me. I was captivated with his weird smile; I smiled at him and expressed "Thank you" with a soft smile, ignoring his eyes. “I’m Chanyeol” he lifted his hands and offered a shake hands to me. I automatically held my hand on his, but not telling my name; “Your name?” he followed. “Ahh! Baekhyun… Byun Baekhyun” answered him in a nervous voice, while holding each other’s hand, I can feel his big warm hand wrapped around mine. I don’t understand why my heart keeps pounding faster and faster while Chanyeol is holding my hand. After realizing that we are already holding too long, I released my hand; But Chanyeol did not release it immediately. “Uhmm my hands… you still holding it” I murmured. He laughed and scratched his head, keep saying sorry until I said it was fine. I asked myself, “Why am I talking to this guy? I know I’m not supposed to be talking with him, because this is the first time we meet”. But my mind was forcing me to talk to him and savor the moment together with the rain. Chanyeol is a nice person; I really enjoy talking to him and he knows how to make a person happy or maybe I am just bored that time. “What is your major?” he asked me. I showed him all my music notes, music sheets and everything related to my major. He was amazed with all the stuff I had, He said that getting a major related to music is not a joke; “focus is the key to triumph!” To be fair, I also asked him what is his major and I was surprised with his answer; Chanyeol is also a Voice Music Major, “But rapping is my forte” he spieled happily; which is why he can relate with me. The only difference is, we are attending different universities. I felt that we are from the same planet, where in music notes are the main language, I’m happy that I met a person who can understand all the thoughts inside my brain cells. Music technicality, Keyboard Notes, Voice Tone, and etc. Those are some of the topics we discussed the whole time while waiting for the rain to finished its happiness; I know you don’t get what am I talking about. I know… I said that I’m not a first-meet-say-hi person a while ago; but I can’t ignore his humorous thoughts and jokes, I really enjoyed all the words he was saying, I can’t measure the happiness. We almost spent an hour talking, we did not notice that the rain started to lessen the drops, "Sumgyeo do Twinkle eojjeona? Nune hawk dwi jana?" SNSD’s Twinkle plays, I rapidly checked my phone, but it’s not mine. It was from Chanyeol's back pocket. "Opps, sorry it’s my phone!" he said. What is this? We have the same ringtone! But after realizing that, "Why did you asked me the time, if you have your own phone?" in a raising tone. He was busy reading his text message and ignored me for about a minute. “hehe, I just want someone to talk too. I don’t know how to start a conversation with you. Sorry” he said in a laughing tone. Only crazy people will do that kind of excuse; is Chanyeol crazy? I’m speechless that time, I felt like he betrayed me. “I need to go now, Baekhyun!” he stood up on the bench and placed himself in front of me and I nodded at him, Chanyeol started to walk slowly heading to the north. When he reached the 14th step, he looked back at me and run. “Why?” I uttered, Chanyeol reached my hand and snatched my phone. His movements were very shocking and I don’t know what to do. “Here is my number!” a wide smile drawn on his face, he dialed his own number and showed it after to me and pressed the call button. Only the word “ok” went out of my mouth that moment I don’t get Chanyeol’s kind of thinking. Is he really a normal person? Or he is currently under going some mental rehabilitation. He grabbed my hand again and returned my phone, “We can communicate each other now! Lets meet in the future! Bye!” he spieled in a happy tone, waving his hand while running away. I looked at my contacts and he really did it, he saved his own phone number in my phone, “Park Chanyeol” his real name. I know Chanyeol is weird, but his weirdness makes him very unique to all the other guys I’ve met before, he is the only person who can do lame excuses to initiate a conversation, only Park Chanyeol can do that! Ignoring that weird guy, the rain fully stopped, I left the place silently and trying to forget all the shocking things happened a minute ago. But why am I hoping that he will send me a text message or call me?
Two days had past and I did not get any reactions from him not a single one or maybe he is just one of the random guy I talked to from the past. I will absolutely add him in my collection titled "Random Guy Who Talked To Byun Baekhyun". But Chanyeol is really different from the past random guys, there is something special; aside from his weird smile and lame excuses. That is why here I am, expecting, assuming, hoping and still waiting for his text or call. Well I really don’t expect to get a call from him, text message is fine with me and what exactly you are thinking about Byun Baekhyun?! You must not think of those things! While I am in the midst of enjoying a cup of Coffee Jelly at Starbucks near Ewha, my phone vibrates; I slowly checked my phone's screen and check the registered name on it. It's not Chanyeol, I opened the message with a sigh. "Yah! Baekhyun! What part of Seoul are you right now?" Tsss. It's Kim Jongin, My dark toned korean friend. I'm pretty sure that he is not a pure korean or something. Jongin and I were attending the same university, major, class and level, in other words he is my classmate. Why am I introducing him? He’s not part of our love story! I ignored his message; I don’t want to be annoyed that day. Hence, I placed my phone on the table, and enjoy my coffee again. After several minutes my phone vibrates again, but I intentionally snubbed it knowing the text message is from Jongin. I am not really in the mood of seeing him that day and hear all his non-sense jokes and pick-up lines, suddenly my phone rings. "What now? A phone call?!" I said; do dumb people really exist? Do they use their brain cells in a proper way? Why cant they realize that if a person is not replying or reacting from any of their messages, it means he is not interested at all? I grabbed my phone to answer the next phone call and I am planning to yell at Jongin, and as expected another phone call reached my phone. I did not bother myself looking the screen and directly hit the answer button; "Yah! Kim Jongin! Are you dump or stupid? Or both? Don’t you get it why I’m not answering your messages or answering your phone calls? I do not want to see you today!" I yelled continuously, not even breathing for a second. "Uhmm is he your boyfriend? Kim Jongin?" the person on the other line answered in a calm voice and sounded really curious. I paused and checked my phone's screen to check who was calling me... God damn it! It is Park Chanyeol! The guy whom I waited to text me is calling me and because of my anger I yelled at him. I seriously do not have the guts to face him, if ever he is going to ask me out! "Sorry, and no he is not my boyfriend, he is just my stupid friend." I uttered in a very calm voice; like a nice puppy, forgetting all the anger because of Jongin. I do not know why am I apologizing to him and explaining my relationship with Jongin, but I am pretty sure that he was shocked with my behavior. "Just checking if you are fine”, he said with a chuckle and shy voice. I am always amazed with all of his lame excuses, why do you need to phone someone just to check if they are still breathing normally? Only Park Chanyeol does that; dead air arises, my tongue is always tangled when I’m talking with someone special. "uhmm" I heard from the other line of the phone, "yes?" I murmured. While waiting for his response, I’m building a very nice lame excuse inside my mind and answer it to him on whatever he is going to say, I want to test him what will be his reaction if I’m going to be lame like him. "Can you accompany me in COEX mall at around 3pm? If you are free….", he spieled in a low tone voice, "Yes!” I answered him without second thoughts and I just said that I don’t have the guts to show my face to him because I yelled at him. It is obvious that Chanyeol does the lame excuses and me… does the lame answers, aren’t we compatible enough? I can merely see the happiness of the person on the other line; I can imagine the weird smile on his face that I adore the most. "Okay! It’s settled lets meet in COEX mall toady at 3pm sharp!" he expressed in an excited voice, while my hands are shaking the rest of our conversation; He dropped the phone call, I seized my cup of coffee and drink until the coffee hits my nervous heart; I know coffee has this element to make your heart palpitate and its not really helping my situation, I have no choice but to drink it. “Wait! Are we going on a date?!” inside my mind, and apparently one whole piece of coffee jelly slips in my esophagus and I choked. What in the world am I thinking? Tell me the reason why he asked me to go on a date? Was that supposed to be a date? Why me? Does he like me? I don’t know the answer either; Okay! I’m jumping to conclusion. I checked my phone and it’s already 2:18pm, I rapidly drink all the coffee I ordered; why did I ever ordered a venti size, I did not know that Chanyeol is going to ask me out at 3pm, should have ordered tall size instead. I left the Starbucks coffee shop with a smile, because the momentum is now slowly synching to my body; Chanyeol contacted me, Chanyeol called me, Chanyeol asked me out, Chanyeol Chanyeol Chan… yeol… I felt like Chanyeol’s name was wobbling around my head, and I don’t know if it’s good or I’m just crazy. While heading to the subway station my earphones are plugged and suddenly “When I Miss You by B2ST” played, and I don’t know if I should throw my iPad away or hug it until it breaks apart; but that song was really relevant that moment, as I enjoy the relevant music, I got a new message “looking forward to see you later! Don’t be late! - Park Chanyeol” a smile painted on my face, looking like a stupid kid and a girl in front of me, looking at my stupid face, and judging. I was about to keep my phone when I received another message, I opened it and expecting it was from Chanyeol again; “I saw you at Starbucks near Ewha. I called you several times but your earphones are plugged in. I saw you heading to the subway, where are you going? - Kim Jongin” I rolled my eyes with passion, but since my aura is a bit nice that time because of Chanyeol, I replied to his text message stating, “Don’t waste your money texting me ☺”.
From Ewha station I need to travel 21 stations to reach Samseong station where COEX Mall is located, roughly 41 minutes will be the travel time. So if you are going to compute it, I will arrive at Samseong station 1 minute before 3pm and I need to walk 5-6mins to get inside the mall, great I’m being paranoid because I don’t want to be late on our first date… am I thinking too much? I’m not even sure if it’s really a date or something like “new found friend ceremony”. Chanyeol texted me the exact location where are we going to meet, “Let’s meet at the bookstore, first floor, magazine section near the first counter on your left side. I’m wearing faded blue shirt ☺”. I really admire his weirdness; my first time meeting a guy like him, which is why he’s very special to me. After 41 minutes of travel, I arrived at my destination; As the train doors open, I walked out of the train and quickly headed to the exit doors the fastest I can, so I won’t be late; I arrived at the bookstore and searched for a tall guy wearing faded blue shirt in the magazine section, but I can’t find him. Maybe I just over reacted and arrived too early, so while waiting I’m for him I browsed the magazine, I grabbed the CECI magazine; I can totally remember that I’m reading Super Junior Lee Donghae’s article in that magazine, enjoying and browsing his topless pictures… when suddenly a tall guy just popped out behind me. He poked me on my left hips, and his finger automatically sends electric shocks to my body. I turned around and I was about to slap his hand when I saw he was holding something; He was in the magazine section a while ago! He left in a bit to buy churros for the both of us “You might be hungry, so I bought some churros for us to eat” he said with a wide smile on his face while he is offering the cinnamon coated churros to me, I grabbed the churros on his hand and felt the friction between his hand, I looked at his face and he was smiling. That was the first time I saw Park Chanyeol as a normal human. Wearing a nice faded blue shirt, typical teenager jeans, black chucks and well groomed hair; because when I saw him last time, he was drenched with rain water and his hair was totally devastated. I scanned him from head to toe, tall, nice eye, a gorgeous nose, his mouth is fine, over all verdict will be… okay! He passed my standards; I’m seriously daydreaming in front of him. “Why are you browsing this kind of article?” he uttered while having a bite of churros on his hand. I totally forgot that I’m browsing Lee Donghae’s article and it is topless pictures, I’m so embarrassed. “uhmm no no, the other girl was browsing that magazine.” I said in a throbbing voice, shaking my hand in front of his face and he gave me a curious stare; I held his arms with my free hand and turned him around, aiming the exit and pushed him with all my strength before he interrogate me about the magazine. I thought he was going to buy some clothes, but we just went window shopping, the way he picked the enormous shirts and asked me if it is good, “How about this?” he asked. I just nodded at all his questions because I totally like his taste. He hanged the shirt back and he approached me. He lower downed his face to mine and said, “You eat pretty well baekhyun hehe” he slides his hand inside his pocket, grabbed his hanky and wiped the churros cinnamon sugar on mouth softly, I pushed his hands away from my face and wiped my own. “I’m trying to help you”, he uttered. “I can do it on my own. Lets go somewhere else”, I replied to him in an anxious voice, walking away from him not only because of another embarrassment, it is because I can’t control my feelings with that surprising action. As we continue our window-shopping spree date, I’m acting to be cool and not showing him that he will probably have a space in my heart, if asked me, if he has. Chanyeol is easy to get along; his sense of humor was tall as his height, his jokes are not corny like jongin and we shared a lot of similar thoughts since we are taking up the same major. There is no dead air that moment but I can’t ask him directly why did he ask me to go out, of course the time came up and my brain cells can’t think of anymore topics to discuss, so instead I asked Chanyeol to visit the movie house to check the latest movie shows. While we are checking the list of movie shows, unexpected people came. “Baekhyun ah!” A loud voice calling me from behind, Chanyeol was busy checking the list so I looked at the back and see who is calling me. A Chinese guy was waving heavily and walking towards my location, it’s Luhan; My Chinese friend from school, an exchange student from Beijing. He was with his boyfriend, Oh Sehun, Yes! His boyfriend. Sehun’s arms were over luhan’s shoulders while reaching me, what else do I expect from these to guys, they are in a relationship. “What are you doing here?” I asked luhan with a fake smile, while I’m attempting not to be bitter because he is with his boyfriend. “We went to the newly open bubble tea house here! Both of you should check it!” Luhan expressed excitedly. But wait, both of us? How did he know I’m not alone? I looked at Chanyeol and he is not browsing the movie list anymore, he was already standing beside me and observing Sehun’s movements, when he saw Sehun’s arms on Luhan’s shoulder, he also placed his arms on my shoulder and closed the gap between us, and grabbed my shoulders blades. I can felt his warm arms attached on my shoulder, I thought my body was going to melt because of his body heat. “Is he your boyfriend?” Sehun asked while his finger was pointed at Chanyeol’s. “No! He is my new found friend”, I replied in an awkward sound. “Ah so that’s why his hands were placed on your shoulder. Okay got it!” Luhan expressed with a sneaky eyes. I don’t know what to do that moment; Chanyeol’s arms are on my shoulder but I don’t want to take it off, because he might get embarrassed in front of Luhan and Sehun. Chanyeol was looking at me and his eyes were telling me to continue conversing to them and don’t mind his hands, my brain cells are already not functioning because we talked the whole day! "What’s the name of your new friend?" Sehun followed up, that question made me think of stabbing Sehun to death in front of his boyfriend and see Luhan crying blood because I killed his nursery boyfriend. "We need to go now! Be safe Baekhyun and new found friend" Luhan expressed, eyes locked on Chanyeol's hand and hand quoted the last phrase. I felt fireworks inside my heart because of happiness; I don't need to introduce Chanyeol to them, Luhan’s idea was just in time. As we watch the boys eaten by the crowd we started to roam the mall while his hands were still placed on my shoulder; “Why did you say no a while ago?” he asked, that question made me stop from walking and thoughts started to derive inside my mind. I have no doubts that I like Chanyeol, but I’m not too desperate to lie that he is my boyfriend, I truly accept the fact that I envy Luhan and Sehun for being boyfriends for the longest time and me as boyfriend-less for the longest time; Only lame people will think of that lie, well I’m not lame, so Chanyeol is lame? No he is not! Maybe he is just... I don’t know! "Why should I tell that?" I uttered to him in a low-toned voice but not looking straight to his face, "just for fun!" he replied with a large smile painted on his face and jumped in front of me.
Our friendship started to bloom like a flowers on the field in the springtime, we exchanged text messages, topics that only men people can understand, and from that day; we meet more often. Most of our friends and people around us always misinterpret our closeness; keep telling us that we look like a real couple. But we always ended up devastating their playful thoughts because we are insisting that we are just friends, no more, no less. We always arrived together whenever our friends invited us in a party, we shopped clothes together, and not to mention; he was sending me a text messages like "I miss you" and "I love you" randomly, that he snoozed in our house on the Christmas day and I slept in their house after New year's eve with a shared bed, but nothing happened between us; just plain sleep and some talks on bed. We are doing those things for a couple of months or a rather a year. Until when I finally realized that there are things were not right and my feelings are already confused. I think it’s already the right time to confront Chanyeol and ask him what we really are, I mean our relationship status.
Chanyeol: Where are you? Lets go out today. Let’s meet at 4PM, Starbucks Insadong. I’m wearing red-checkered long sleeve polo. Don’t be late ☺
Me: Dorm. Sorry I can’t make it today. I’m reviewing with my stupid friend and stop describing what you are wearing! It’s weird; I know your face from 100M away.
Chanyeol: You don’t miss me? ☹ Yah! Byun Baekhyun! What are you trying to tell its weird? Clean your mind and review better! Ok I will go next time with you.
Me: Shut up you jerk! Wait, can I ask you something?
Chanyeol: ?
Me: This is a serious one.
Chanyeol: Go on! Don’t be shy ^^
Me: Do you like me?
Chanyeol: HAHA! Of course I like you! <3
Me: So what we are now? I’m serious.
Chanyeol: Uhmm, I know this time will come and you will ask me that kind of question. I got your point. I really like you! Swear to god! That’s the truth! When I first saw you at Hangang Park, I already know that we are going to be close like this. But to be honest with you, if you are a girl… I will probably fall in love with you. But we are both male.
Me: Okay. Sorry to misunderstood it all. Going to review now.
Chanyeol: I’m really sorry.
Chanyeol: Should I go to your dorm? Can we talk?
Those are text messages that answered all my misperceptions concerning the relationship between of us and to tell you that truth; until now, I have those text messages kept in my phone, I’m going to treasure it. Because Park Chanyeol is one of the best reasons why my life experienced joy. After that confrontation messages, our friendship started to get rusty. Because I told to myself not to talk to him more often and help myself not to remember that I’ve fallen for a guy who can’t repay my love. It was really hard at first; yes I admit it. But I can’t endure the pain at the end if I’m still going to do our normal routine. I never thought that Chanyeol is just a nice, humble, caring and a walking sense of humor; I never thought that it’s just been one-sided-love; I never thought that he can crush my heart into pieces more than I can bare it.
As of now, we are still friends, but not that close like before. We still get along together like once a month or depend on our schedule. Chanyeol became more conscious on his text messages to me, you will never see love or miss words on his text messages. But until now, you can laugh at me; I’m still waiting and hoping for him to love me back.
Rating: PG-13
Pairing: Baekhyun/Chanyeol
Word Count: 4676
Author's Notes: This is my first ever fiction, so please be nice <3
Its a first person fiction, and the title is a bit lame
i found out that i used the same time in the fiction nothing special.
Summary: It was really hard at first; yes I admit it. But I can’t endure the pain at the end if I’m still going to do our normal routine.
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My name is Byun Baekhyun, 22 years old from Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Born in a mid-class family, living happily with both parents and one older brother. Studied Voice Music in Seoul... Why do I even need to introduce myself? Who cares about me? But I want to share this short story of my life that you might enjoy. I can remember all what happened on our so-called love story. All the things we share, laugh, discuss and memories that somehow I can really treasure for the rest of my life. I’m a typical Korean guy who is looking for a stable relationship, god gave me his blessings and I did found him. Yes! You are reading it right; I’m referring to a guy.
It was all started in a rainy afternoon at Hangang Park, I forgot to check the weather forecast on that day and I did not bring any rain shields. I was patiently waiting for the sky to stop pouring all the water it has, so I can go to the library and study for my music exam next week. I noticed this guy running and approaching my location, drenched by rainwater. A newly washed clothes from the laundry is the best metaphor for him. He is tall... well compared to my height, he is taller than me; almost kissable lips, big eyes, big ears, his body built is fine; not too skinny not too fat. He sat beside me, trying to wipe his body with his wet hands. After settling down, he cleared his throat twice, I ignored him. I’m not a first-meet-say-hi person. Even though I can feel that he wanted to initiate a conversation with me, but I’m not fully paying attention to him. "May I know what is the time?" The silence broke when this tall guy started talking; a very big voice coming from his mouth gave me goosebumps. I looked at him and I realized that he looks really good, the distance of his face to mine was a bit far but I can truly appreciate his face, going back to reality; I grabbed my mobile phone inside my jeans’ pocket when he uttered in a soft voice "Why are you getting your phone? You have a wristwatch." he pointed his finger to my wristwatch. For god sake! He should have asked for my name instead! Because to be honest with you, I’m only wearing a wristwatch for fashion purposes only, I don’t know how to read an analog watch! Ignoring his follow up question "2:18pm" I replied and he nodded together with a smile. I was praying to all the saints and popes to stop the rain, when suddenly a bug flew beside me. I don’t like bugs! Specially the flying ones! I unconsciously closed the gap between him, trying to be brave over the small creature beside me. "Oh you scared of flying bugs?" he murmured with his big voice, I answered him yes but I’m absolutely ignoring his stare. He picked up a small branch of tree on the floor, stretched his arms in front of me; his nice arms in front of me and I gradually smell his armpits. Yes! I have armpits' fetish. And he is trying to get rid of the flying bug. I already forgot the presence of the flying bug beside me because of our position. "Done" he uttered, throwing the branch and smiled at me. I was captivated with his weird smile; I smiled at him and expressed "Thank you" with a soft smile, ignoring his eyes. “I’m Chanyeol” he lifted his hands and offered a shake hands to me. I automatically held my hand on his, but not telling my name; “Your name?” he followed. “Ahh! Baekhyun… Byun Baekhyun” answered him in a nervous voice, while holding each other’s hand, I can feel his big warm hand wrapped around mine. I don’t understand why my heart keeps pounding faster and faster while Chanyeol is holding my hand. After realizing that we are already holding too long, I released my hand; But Chanyeol did not release it immediately. “Uhmm my hands… you still holding it” I murmured. He laughed and scratched his head, keep saying sorry until I said it was fine. I asked myself, “Why am I talking to this guy? I know I’m not supposed to be talking with him, because this is the first time we meet”. But my mind was forcing me to talk to him and savor the moment together with the rain. Chanyeol is a nice person; I really enjoy talking to him and he knows how to make a person happy or maybe I am just bored that time. “What is your major?” he asked me. I showed him all my music notes, music sheets and everything related to my major. He was amazed with all the stuff I had, He said that getting a major related to music is not a joke; “focus is the key to triumph!” To be fair, I also asked him what is his major and I was surprised with his answer; Chanyeol is also a Voice Music Major, “But rapping is my forte” he spieled happily; which is why he can relate with me. The only difference is, we are attending different universities. I felt that we are from the same planet, where in music notes are the main language, I’m happy that I met a person who can understand all the thoughts inside my brain cells. Music technicality, Keyboard Notes, Voice Tone, and etc. Those are some of the topics we discussed the whole time while waiting for the rain to finished its happiness; I know you don’t get what am I talking about. I know… I said that I’m not a first-meet-say-hi person a while ago; but I can’t ignore his humorous thoughts and jokes, I really enjoyed all the words he was saying, I can’t measure the happiness. We almost spent an hour talking, we did not notice that the rain started to lessen the drops, "Sumgyeo do Twinkle eojjeona? Nune hawk dwi jana?" SNSD’s Twinkle plays, I rapidly checked my phone, but it’s not mine. It was from Chanyeol's back pocket. "Opps, sorry it’s my phone!" he said. What is this? We have the same ringtone! But after realizing that, "Why did you asked me the time, if you have your own phone?" in a raising tone. He was busy reading his text message and ignored me for about a minute. “hehe, I just want someone to talk too. I don’t know how to start a conversation with you. Sorry” he said in a laughing tone. Only crazy people will do that kind of excuse; is Chanyeol crazy? I’m speechless that time, I felt like he betrayed me. “I need to go now, Baekhyun!” he stood up on the bench and placed himself in front of me and I nodded at him, Chanyeol started to walk slowly heading to the north. When he reached the 14th step, he looked back at me and run. “Why?” I uttered, Chanyeol reached my hand and snatched my phone. His movements were very shocking and I don’t know what to do. “Here is my number!” a wide smile drawn on his face, he dialed his own number and showed it after to me and pressed the call button. Only the word “ok” went out of my mouth that moment I don’t get Chanyeol’s kind of thinking. Is he really a normal person? Or he is currently under going some mental rehabilitation. He grabbed my hand again and returned my phone, “We can communicate each other now! Lets meet in the future! Bye!” he spieled in a happy tone, waving his hand while running away. I looked at my contacts and he really did it, he saved his own phone number in my phone, “Park Chanyeol” his real name. I know Chanyeol is weird, but his weirdness makes him very unique to all the other guys I’ve met before, he is the only person who can do lame excuses to initiate a conversation, only Park Chanyeol can do that! Ignoring that weird guy, the rain fully stopped, I left the place silently and trying to forget all the shocking things happened a minute ago. But why am I hoping that he will send me a text message or call me?
Two days had past and I did not get any reactions from him not a single one or maybe he is just one of the random guy I talked to from the past. I will absolutely add him in my collection titled "Random Guy Who Talked To Byun Baekhyun". But Chanyeol is really different from the past random guys, there is something special; aside from his weird smile and lame excuses. That is why here I am, expecting, assuming, hoping and still waiting for his text or call. Well I really don’t expect to get a call from him, text message is fine with me and what exactly you are thinking about Byun Baekhyun?! You must not think of those things! While I am in the midst of enjoying a cup of Coffee Jelly at Starbucks near Ewha, my phone vibrates; I slowly checked my phone's screen and check the registered name on it. It's not Chanyeol, I opened the message with a sigh. "Yah! Baekhyun! What part of Seoul are you right now?" Tsss. It's Kim Jongin, My dark toned korean friend. I'm pretty sure that he is not a pure korean or something. Jongin and I were attending the same university, major, class and level, in other words he is my classmate. Why am I introducing him? He’s not part of our love story! I ignored his message; I don’t want to be annoyed that day. Hence, I placed my phone on the table, and enjoy my coffee again. After several minutes my phone vibrates again, but I intentionally snubbed it knowing the text message is from Jongin. I am not really in the mood of seeing him that day and hear all his non-sense jokes and pick-up lines, suddenly my phone rings. "What now? A phone call?!" I said; do dumb people really exist? Do they use their brain cells in a proper way? Why cant they realize that if a person is not replying or reacting from any of their messages, it means he is not interested at all? I grabbed my phone to answer the next phone call and I am planning to yell at Jongin, and as expected another phone call reached my phone. I did not bother myself looking the screen and directly hit the answer button; "Yah! Kim Jongin! Are you dump or stupid? Or both? Don’t you get it why I’m not answering your messages or answering your phone calls? I do not want to see you today!" I yelled continuously, not even breathing for a second. "Uhmm is he your boyfriend? Kim Jongin?" the person on the other line answered in a calm voice and sounded really curious. I paused and checked my phone's screen to check who was calling me... God damn it! It is Park Chanyeol! The guy whom I waited to text me is calling me and because of my anger I yelled at him. I seriously do not have the guts to face him, if ever he is going to ask me out! "Sorry, and no he is not my boyfriend, he is just my stupid friend." I uttered in a very calm voice; like a nice puppy, forgetting all the anger because of Jongin. I do not know why am I apologizing to him and explaining my relationship with Jongin, but I am pretty sure that he was shocked with my behavior. "Just checking if you are fine”, he said with a chuckle and shy voice. I am always amazed with all of his lame excuses, why do you need to phone someone just to check if they are still breathing normally? Only Park Chanyeol does that; dead air arises, my tongue is always tangled when I’m talking with someone special. "uhmm" I heard from the other line of the phone, "yes?" I murmured. While waiting for his response, I’m building a very nice lame excuse inside my mind and answer it to him on whatever he is going to say, I want to test him what will be his reaction if I’m going to be lame like him. "Can you accompany me in COEX mall at around 3pm? If you are free….", he spieled in a low tone voice, "Yes!” I answered him without second thoughts and I just said that I don’t have the guts to show my face to him because I yelled at him. It is obvious that Chanyeol does the lame excuses and me… does the lame answers, aren’t we compatible enough? I can merely see the happiness of the person on the other line; I can imagine the weird smile on his face that I adore the most. "Okay! It’s settled lets meet in COEX mall toady at 3pm sharp!" he expressed in an excited voice, while my hands are shaking the rest of our conversation; He dropped the phone call, I seized my cup of coffee and drink until the coffee hits my nervous heart; I know coffee has this element to make your heart palpitate and its not really helping my situation, I have no choice but to drink it. “Wait! Are we going on a date?!” inside my mind, and apparently one whole piece of coffee jelly slips in my esophagus and I choked. What in the world am I thinking? Tell me the reason why he asked me to go on a date? Was that supposed to be a date? Why me? Does he like me? I don’t know the answer either; Okay! I’m jumping to conclusion. I checked my phone and it’s already 2:18pm, I rapidly drink all the coffee I ordered; why did I ever ordered a venti size, I did not know that Chanyeol is going to ask me out at 3pm, should have ordered tall size instead. I left the Starbucks coffee shop with a smile, because the momentum is now slowly synching to my body; Chanyeol contacted me, Chanyeol called me, Chanyeol asked me out, Chanyeol Chanyeol Chan… yeol… I felt like Chanyeol’s name was wobbling around my head, and I don’t know if it’s good or I’m just crazy. While heading to the subway station my earphones are plugged and suddenly “When I Miss You by B2ST” played, and I don’t know if I should throw my iPad away or hug it until it breaks apart; but that song was really relevant that moment, as I enjoy the relevant music, I got a new message “looking forward to see you later! Don’t be late! - Park Chanyeol” a smile painted on my face, looking like a stupid kid and a girl in front of me, looking at my stupid face, and judging. I was about to keep my phone when I received another message, I opened it and expecting it was from Chanyeol again; “I saw you at Starbucks near Ewha. I called you several times but your earphones are plugged in. I saw you heading to the subway, where are you going? - Kim Jongin” I rolled my eyes with passion, but since my aura is a bit nice that time because of Chanyeol, I replied to his text message stating, “Don’t waste your money texting me ☺”.
From Ewha station I need to travel 21 stations to reach Samseong station where COEX Mall is located, roughly 41 minutes will be the travel time. So if you are going to compute it, I will arrive at Samseong station 1 minute before 3pm and I need to walk 5-6mins to get inside the mall, great I’m being paranoid because I don’t want to be late on our first date… am I thinking too much? I’m not even sure if it’s really a date or something like “new found friend ceremony”. Chanyeol texted me the exact location where are we going to meet, “Let’s meet at the bookstore, first floor, magazine section near the first counter on your left side. I’m wearing faded blue shirt ☺”. I really admire his weirdness; my first time meeting a guy like him, which is why he’s very special to me. After 41 minutes of travel, I arrived at my destination; As the train doors open, I walked out of the train and quickly headed to the exit doors the fastest I can, so I won’t be late; I arrived at the bookstore and searched for a tall guy wearing faded blue shirt in the magazine section, but I can’t find him. Maybe I just over reacted and arrived too early, so while waiting I’m for him I browsed the magazine, I grabbed the CECI magazine; I can totally remember that I’m reading Super Junior Lee Donghae’s article in that magazine, enjoying and browsing his topless pictures… when suddenly a tall guy just popped out behind me. He poked me on my left hips, and his finger automatically sends electric shocks to my body. I turned around and I was about to slap his hand when I saw he was holding something; He was in the magazine section a while ago! He left in a bit to buy churros for the both of us “You might be hungry, so I bought some churros for us to eat” he said with a wide smile on his face while he is offering the cinnamon coated churros to me, I grabbed the churros on his hand and felt the friction between his hand, I looked at his face and he was smiling. That was the first time I saw Park Chanyeol as a normal human. Wearing a nice faded blue shirt, typical teenager jeans, black chucks and well groomed hair; because when I saw him last time, he was drenched with rain water and his hair was totally devastated. I scanned him from head to toe, tall, nice eye, a gorgeous nose, his mouth is fine, over all verdict will be… okay! He passed my standards; I’m seriously daydreaming in front of him. “Why are you browsing this kind of article?” he uttered while having a bite of churros on his hand. I totally forgot that I’m browsing Lee Donghae’s article and it is topless pictures, I’m so embarrassed. “uhmm no no, the other girl was browsing that magazine.” I said in a throbbing voice, shaking my hand in front of his face and he gave me a curious stare; I held his arms with my free hand and turned him around, aiming the exit and pushed him with all my strength before he interrogate me about the magazine. I thought he was going to buy some clothes, but we just went window shopping, the way he picked the enormous shirts and asked me if it is good, “How about this?” he asked. I just nodded at all his questions because I totally like his taste. He hanged the shirt back and he approached me. He lower downed his face to mine and said, “You eat pretty well baekhyun hehe” he slides his hand inside his pocket, grabbed his hanky and wiped the churros cinnamon sugar on mouth softly, I pushed his hands away from my face and wiped my own. “I’m trying to help you”, he uttered. “I can do it on my own. Lets go somewhere else”, I replied to him in an anxious voice, walking away from him not only because of another embarrassment, it is because I can’t control my feelings with that surprising action. As we continue our window-shopping spree date, I’m acting to be cool and not showing him that he will probably have a space in my heart, if asked me, if he has. Chanyeol is easy to get along; his sense of humor was tall as his height, his jokes are not corny like jongin and we shared a lot of similar thoughts since we are taking up the same major. There is no dead air that moment but I can’t ask him directly why did he ask me to go out, of course the time came up and my brain cells can’t think of anymore topics to discuss, so instead I asked Chanyeol to visit the movie house to check the latest movie shows. While we are checking the list of movie shows, unexpected people came. “Baekhyun ah!” A loud voice calling me from behind, Chanyeol was busy checking the list so I looked at the back and see who is calling me. A Chinese guy was waving heavily and walking towards my location, it’s Luhan; My Chinese friend from school, an exchange student from Beijing. He was with his boyfriend, Oh Sehun, Yes! His boyfriend. Sehun’s arms were over luhan’s shoulders while reaching me, what else do I expect from these to guys, they are in a relationship. “What are you doing here?” I asked luhan with a fake smile, while I’m attempting not to be bitter because he is with his boyfriend. “We went to the newly open bubble tea house here! Both of you should check it!” Luhan expressed excitedly. But wait, both of us? How did he know I’m not alone? I looked at Chanyeol and he is not browsing the movie list anymore, he was already standing beside me and observing Sehun’s movements, when he saw Sehun’s arms on Luhan’s shoulder, he also placed his arms on my shoulder and closed the gap between us, and grabbed my shoulders blades. I can felt his warm arms attached on my shoulder, I thought my body was going to melt because of his body heat. “Is he your boyfriend?” Sehun asked while his finger was pointed at Chanyeol’s. “No! He is my new found friend”, I replied in an awkward sound. “Ah so that’s why his hands were placed on your shoulder. Okay got it!” Luhan expressed with a sneaky eyes. I don’t know what to do that moment; Chanyeol’s arms are on my shoulder but I don’t want to take it off, because he might get embarrassed in front of Luhan and Sehun. Chanyeol was looking at me and his eyes were telling me to continue conversing to them and don’t mind his hands, my brain cells are already not functioning because we talked the whole day! "What’s the name of your new friend?" Sehun followed up, that question made me think of stabbing Sehun to death in front of his boyfriend and see Luhan crying blood because I killed his nursery boyfriend. "We need to go now! Be safe Baekhyun and new found friend" Luhan expressed, eyes locked on Chanyeol's hand and hand quoted the last phrase. I felt fireworks inside my heart because of happiness; I don't need to introduce Chanyeol to them, Luhan’s idea was just in time. As we watch the boys eaten by the crowd we started to roam the mall while his hands were still placed on my shoulder; “Why did you say no a while ago?” he asked, that question made me stop from walking and thoughts started to derive inside my mind. I have no doubts that I like Chanyeol, but I’m not too desperate to lie that he is my boyfriend, I truly accept the fact that I envy Luhan and Sehun for being boyfriends for the longest time and me as boyfriend-less for the longest time; Only lame people will think of that lie, well I’m not lame, so Chanyeol is lame? No he is not! Maybe he is just... I don’t know! "Why should I tell that?" I uttered to him in a low-toned voice but not looking straight to his face, "just for fun!" he replied with a large smile painted on his face and jumped in front of me.
Our friendship started to bloom like a flowers on the field in the springtime, we exchanged text messages, topics that only men people can understand, and from that day; we meet more often. Most of our friends and people around us always misinterpret our closeness; keep telling us that we look like a real couple. But we always ended up devastating their playful thoughts because we are insisting that we are just friends, no more, no less. We always arrived together whenever our friends invited us in a party, we shopped clothes together, and not to mention; he was sending me a text messages like "I miss you" and "I love you" randomly, that he snoozed in our house on the Christmas day and I slept in their house after New year's eve with a shared bed, but nothing happened between us; just plain sleep and some talks on bed. We are doing those things for a couple of months or a rather a year. Until when I finally realized that there are things were not right and my feelings are already confused. I think it’s already the right time to confront Chanyeol and ask him what we really are, I mean our relationship status.
Chanyeol: Where are you? Lets go out today. Let’s meet at 4PM, Starbucks Insadong. I’m wearing red-checkered long sleeve polo. Don’t be late ☺
Me: Dorm. Sorry I can’t make it today. I’m reviewing with my stupid friend and stop describing what you are wearing! It’s weird; I know your face from 100M away.
Chanyeol: You don’t miss me? ☹ Yah! Byun Baekhyun! What are you trying to tell its weird? Clean your mind and review better! Ok I will go next time with you.
Me: Shut up you jerk! Wait, can I ask you something?
Chanyeol: ?
Me: This is a serious one.
Chanyeol: Go on! Don’t be shy ^^
Me: Do you like me?
Chanyeol: HAHA! Of course I like you! <3
Me: So what we are now? I’m serious.
Chanyeol: Uhmm, I know this time will come and you will ask me that kind of question. I got your point. I really like you! Swear to god! That’s the truth! When I first saw you at Hangang Park, I already know that we are going to be close like this. But to be honest with you, if you are a girl… I will probably fall in love with you. But we are both male.
Me: Okay. Sorry to misunderstood it all. Going to review now.
Chanyeol: I’m really sorry.
Chanyeol: Should I go to your dorm? Can we talk?
Those are text messages that answered all my misperceptions concerning the relationship between of us and to tell you that truth; until now, I have those text messages kept in my phone, I’m going to treasure it. Because Park Chanyeol is one of the best reasons why my life experienced joy. After that confrontation messages, our friendship started to get rusty. Because I told to myself not to talk to him more often and help myself not to remember that I’ve fallen for a guy who can’t repay my love. It was really hard at first; yes I admit it. But I can’t endure the pain at the end if I’m still going to do our normal routine. I never thought that Chanyeol is just a nice, humble, caring and a walking sense of humor; I never thought that it’s just been one-sided-love; I never thought that he can crush my heart into pieces more than I can bare it.
As of now, we are still friends, but not that close like before. We still get along together like once a month or depend on our schedule. Chanyeol became more conscious on his text messages to me, you will never see love or miss words on his text messages. But until now, you can laugh at me; I’m still waiting and hoping for him to love me back.