★ | #42 | outing
"i just wanted to hang out with you."

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dream girl • crisaunt
"just cannot explain this fuzzy feeling. you're my dream girl."

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THE next day, Heeseung was in a rather cheerful mood, much like herself yesterday. He met her at her locker this time, arms thrown clumsily around her shoulders from behind as she kept her eyes fixed on her locker.

“Hey, Heeseung.” Haewon greeted, a subtle smile curving onto the corners of her pink lips. Heeseung raised a brow, letting his arms fall back to his sides.

“How'd you know it was me?” He questioned, narrowing his eyes as she finally turned to face him, a scoff falling from her lips.

“You're the only one who would even think to do that. And also, only you wear that cologne.” The girl pointed out with a small shrug, pressing her back against her locker as she leaned up against it.

“Right, right. Forgot you were that obsessed with me to recognize my cologne.” He joked, as she rolled her eyes and shook her head.

“Oh, shut up. I literally grew up with you, and you've been wearing that since you were like.. fourteen. Of course I recognize it.” Haewon reasoned.

Heeseung smiled, a soft hum sounding past his lips before he released a small sigh of content, arms folding over his chest as he skimmed over her expression. “Hey, you don't happen to have work tonight, do you?”

Haewon narrowed her eyes momentarily, raising a brow as she tucked her lips into a thin line whilst slowly shaking her head in response.

“No, I don't. It's closed today, we're getting new equipment. I have work tomorrow, though.” She informed, before pausing slightly. “Why?”

“Okay, perfect.” Heeseung smiled, nodding happily. “I'm taking you out somewhere.” He added, as she tilted her head off to the side.

“Woah, woah. Not even gonna ask me? How ungentlemanly of you, Lee Heeseung. I fear this is why you have yet to get a girlfriend.” Haewon teased, clicking her tongue.

“Or, I just don't have a girlfriend because nobody piques my interest.” He replied snarkily, nose scrunching up slightly.

“Mhm, right.” Haewon giggled, brushing it off. “And what if I had plans already?”

“You notice how that's only a ‘what if’ question? I know you don't, so don't act like you do, Hae.” Heeseung huffed, reaching out to nudge her lightly.

“Okay, fine.” The girl relented, giving in as she pushed herself off of her locker, standing upright. “Where are you taking me?”

“Meet me at the front of the school later?” He tilted his head, biting back the smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

“Hey, wait, answer the question!” Haewon complained, brows furrowed in confusion and curiosity as he shook his head and ignored her requests, slowly beginning to back away from her.

“See you later, Haewon!” The boy called out, waving her goodbye as he blended into the crowd of students, the bell ringing throughout the halls.

Haewon huffed, standing still for a moment before she shook her head in disbelief and collected herself. She adjusted her backpack, lips pressed together in a thin line before guiding herself to her class.

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The spring breeze was cooling on her skin, a subtle warmth to it as the vibrant blue sky above her faded into golden hues as the sun began to set.

Her gaze fell upon the boy after searching for a moment, spotting him with his headphones on, plugged into his walkman as he seemed lost in thought whilst waiting for her.

Wandering to him, she initially caught his attention from the corner of his eye, as he perked up and lowered his headphones to rest around his neck.

“Hey,” Heeseung breathed out, a closed-lip smile following after. “You ready to go?”

Haewon nodded her head in response, fingers reaching up to lightly brush her hair out of her eyes. “Mhm. But will you tell me where we're going?”

“Must you be so curious?” He snickered, shrugging his backup off and setting it on the ground in front of him, unzipping it and pushing his headphones and walkman safely inside before zipping it up again and swinging it over his shoulders comfortably.

“What if you're taking me somewhere remote to kill me or something? You can never be too safe these days.” Haewon scoffed, narrowing her eyes.

Heeseung gasped dramatically, bringing his hand up to clasp over his mouth. “Oh, no, how'd you find out?” He joked, as she snickered and reached out to nudge him.

“Ow, okay, kidding, kidding! If I killed you, I'd have nobody left to annoy the hell out of.” He pointed out, raising his hands up in mock surrender.

“Mhm. You should be grateful I always put up with you and your antics.” Haewon hummed, tucking her lips into a thin line to mask her smile.

“Come on, you secretly love me. Admit it.” Heeseung rolled his eyes, bending his knees slightly to match her level, eyes meeting directly with hers as he raised a brow.

The girl blinked, cheeks tinted pink at the sudden close proximity as she turned her head off to the side, redirecting her gaze away from him as he chuckled.

“You wish.” Haewon muttered, scoffing.

“Yeah, yeah.” Heeseung smiled teasingly, taking a deep breath before holding out his hand. “Come on, daylight is burning.” He said, beckoning her to take hold of his hand.

She stared at his hand, before placing her own in his. He hummed in content, locking their fingers together and letting their intertwined hands drop to their sides in-between them.

He tugged her a bit closer to himself, walking on the outside of the sidewalk by the road as he gave her hand a soft squeeze.

“I'm still curious, though. Where are we going?” She asked, eyes trained on his side profile, his features highlighted by the golden hues of the setting sun.

“You and I,” he began, tilting his chin down to meet her curious gaze, “are going to have a fun little outing together. First stop? Dinner and dessert. After that, we'll just wander around.”

“So suddenly? Awfully suspicious.”

“Suspicious?” He repeated with a small laugh, shaking his head. “Can't I just want to hang out with you from time to time?”

“Didn't say that. You're just acting strange, like you're about to announce the most devastating news of our lives so you're being extra nice to soften the blow.” Haewon voiced out, expressing her train of thought.

The boy chuckled, his grasp around her hand tightening momentarily in a reassuring squeeze. “Well, lucky for you, you're far off. It's really nothing like that. I just wanted to hang out with you.”

“Hm, alright, then.” The girl muttered, nodding her head slowly as she pursed her lips.

“Exactly. So just relax a little, yeah? Enjoy tonight. It'll be fun.” Heeseung assured, playfully swinging their intertwined hands back and forth — eliciting a soft laugh from Haewon.

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new arc! let's go  !!!

guys, romance : untold ?! how do we feel?

i personally love it so much oh my gosh. this MIGHT be my favorite album enhypen has released yet, like i'm not even kidding 🥲🤞

also, so sorry for the slow updates aaahhhh !!! soccer season has OFFICIALLY started, meaning there are now mandatory practices once every two days and for the days in-between, we're still expected to do training at home so it's gotten a bit busy lol

on another note, my first game is the end of this month! both excited and nervous !!!

anyway, i miss you all very much and i hope you're all doing well !! take care of yourselves.

i love you !! mwahmwahmwahmwah
july 12th, 2024 — 10:30pm.
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