Light in my Dark

Chapter 11

Your POV

Han usually talks a lot when we're at school, but now he seems quiet. He keeps tapping his fingers in the wheel repeatedly.

Soohee

So...are we near yet?

Han Jisung

Umm..yeah we're almost there. Ryujin said it's right--

Soohee

Wait...Ryujin?!

Han Jisung

Ahh-- Oops. Umm. *laughs nervously*

Soohee

Continue your sentence right now!

Han Jisung

Yes ma'am! I asked Ryujin where's your favorite place to eat, because I figured you might be hungry since you didn't finish lunch.

Your POV

My stomach growled when he said that. Too loud if you ask me.

Han Jisung

Whoa. I can't believe I'm right! You really are hungry. *laughs* Don't worry, it's my treat.

Soohee

You didn't have to do this Han.

Han Jisung

I wanted to. Since I'm one of the reasons why you left early at lunch.

Soohee

Oh. You're the only reason I left..

Han Jisung

What?!

Soohee

I'm kidding. *laughs*

Han Jisung

Wow. I'm still shocked whenever you laugh. You should do it more often.

Soohee

You're face was funny, you really thought I was serious about that.

Han Jisung

So it's not just me?

Soohee

Umm. Yeah..

Han Jisung

Oh we're here! Let's continue our talk inside. I'll open the door, don't move!

Soohee

I can open the door on my own you know.

Your POV

He quickly got outside and opened the door before I do it first, giving me that warm smile again.

Soohee

Chivalry isn't dead huh?

Han Jisung

Of course! Come on let's go inside, I'm so hungry too.

Your POV

He opened the door for me, again. Seriously, I don't mind if he's not a gentleman. People will take the wrong impression if he continues

Your POV

to be like that.

Han Jisung

We can sit over there.

Your POV

I sat in the corner and then he looks at me, waiting for me to talk.

Soohee

What?

Han Jisung

Do you mind if I sit beside you? If you don't want to, I can go ask for a chair so I can seat in front of you instead.

Your POV

Whenever he has a chance to sit with me in class, he will, but now he's asking for permission? Wow.

Soohee

I don't mind since you sit with me in some of our classes whenever you had a chance.

Han Jisung

Oh yeah. Sorry. It feels different here. Ha ha.

Your POV

He ordered our food, and I'm surprised because it's all my usual orders here.

Soohee

Did you ask Ryujin what's my favorite as well? And this is too much!

Han Jisung

Yeah I did ask her that too. Don't worry, I eat a lot if you can't finish all of it.

Your POV

I started laughing, and I don't know why.

Han Jisung

Whoa what's happening to you?

Soohee

I'm sorry.. HA HA HA *tears up*

Your POV

I can't remember when's the last time I laughed like this.

Your POV

Han started laughing as well, now we're both laughing like idiots. I stopped when I realized they're all looking at us inside.

Soohee

Okay I'm okay now. Wow. It's been so long since I laughed like that.

Han Jisung

That was hilarious. I didn't even know what's the reason why you laughed so sudden!

Soohee

I just realized that it's been so long since I ordered this much, although now it's you who ordered. My mom is strict now on my diet.

Han Jisung

Oh yeah, is it because you're modeling?

Soohee

Well, that's not the main reason, she just wants me to stay fit.

Han Jisung

Does it bother you?

Soohee

No. I'm thankful for that, it motivates me.

Han Jisung

Okay, well let's dig in! Eat a lot, and consider this as a cheat day. Hehe

Your POV

We ate in silence for a little while, then I decided to break it..

Soohee

Hey Han..

Han Jisung

Hmm?

Your POV

He looks like a squirrel stuffing food like that in his cheeks. I started laughing again.

Soohee

You look like a squirrel. Do you always stuff food in your cheeks like that?

Han Jisung

Well...yeah, ever since I was a kid according to my mom. I'm glad I made you laugh. *smiles*

Soohee

Umm. Thanks for this Han. I didn't realize I was very hungry. I needed this.

Han Jisung

You're welcome Soohee.

Your POV

Okay. Why is he handsome?! Did I just realized that now?

Han Jisung

So...Did you have a boyfriend before?

Your POV

I did not see that coming. I'm going to kill Seungmin for mentioning it.

Soohee

Umm. Yeah I did. It was a long time ago.

Han Jisung

Do you mind if I ask who?

Soohee

I...I don't know.

Han Jisung

Does he go to our school?

Your POV

Maybe it's better if I tell him, before he finds it out from other people.

Soohee

He just did...

Han Jisung

No way...that Bang Chan??

Soohee

Yeah.. that's why I asked for your help to hide me. But it was worthless since he was our classmate too.

Your POV

He went silent, and looks like he's deep in thought.

Soohee

Earth to Haaan..

Han Jisung

Oh! Sorry. I was just wondering about it. How long were you two together?

Soohee

2 years I think. But we we're best friends since high school. Our feelings just developed for each other.

Han Jisung

Do you still have that feelings for him?

Your POV

I've never thought about that, not since he mentioned it just now? Do I? My mind is hazy right now so I don't know.

Soohee

I don't want to talk about him anymore. Do you mind?

Han Jisung

Oh sure. Sorry for bringing it up.

Soohee

It's okay. It's in the past. He's in the past.

Han Jisung

Yeah. You should look forward to the future, or maybe focus on...the present?

Your POV

I looked at him and he has that spark in his eyes, like what he just said meant something.

Your POV

I just smiled and went back to finishing my food. After that we we're just silent.

Your POV

Han took me home before it's dark, and we were also silent on the way to my house.

Your POV

We arrived home, but he didn't go out of the car yet, and I figured he wants to say something..

Soohee

Han? You okay?

Han Jisung

What? I should ask you that. Are you?

Soohee

Yeah I'm fine, why were you quiet all of a sudden?

Han Jisung

I felt like I ruined it when I asked you about your ex boyfriend. Do you want me to leave you alone from now on?

Your POV

My usual self will tell him to leave me alone, but now I don't want to.

Soohee

I'm fine Han. I just didn't know what to say after that you know. I actually had fun either way.

Han Jisung

Really? *exhales* I'm glad! I was so nervous!

Soohee

I'm surprised with myself as well. And with you, because you can be quiet as well.

Han Jisung

Yeah. Sometimes. I had fun too Soohee. Thanks for giving me a chance to fix it up.

Soohee

You're welcome..

Han Jisung

Hold on, let me get the door.

Your POV

I wait for him to open the door then I stepped outside.

Your POV

We we're standing so close and then we just stared at each other. I snapped back into reality when I heard Soomi screaming for Seungmin.

Han Jisung

Whoa. Do you have a little sister?

Soohee

Yeah. It's Soomi. I think Seungmin is messing with her again.

Han Jisung

I'd like to see her sometime.

Soohee

Yeah. Maybe. Thanks again Han, I'll go inside now.

Han Jisung

Sure. Bye Soohee. Thank you too.

Your POV

He grabbed my other hand then kissed the back of it. My eyes widened and I suddenly can't breathe properly.

Your POV

I should be mad, but nothing mean comes out of my mouth. I was just SPEECHLESS.

Your POV

He smiles then pats my head.

Han Jisung

I'll go now. See you tomorrow Soohee.

Soohee

Y-yeah..Bye.

Your POV

I watched him drive off and I'm still processing what happened. I went inside the house and my mind is still loading..

Your POV

When I got into my room, then it clicked.

Your POV

HAN JISUNG JUST KISSED MY HAND! AND I LET IT HAPPEN!

Soohee

AHHHHH!

Dad

Is that Soohee?

Mom

Soohee?! Are you home? What's wrong?!

Soomi

Soohee!!!

Seungmin

Maybe because of the date I told you about. *laughs*

Your POV

I can hear them loud and clear outside my room, I'm definitely going to kill my brother tonight.