Chapter 8

December 22

[Park Hyunjin]

I got myself ready today. Jeonghan and I will be performing at the park. We already talked about this yesterday. We'll be performing 'Mistletoe' and 'Lost Stars'. Im kinda nervous though. This is my first time in my life to perform in front of a crowd. Well I did perform in a crowd before but right now, this is different.

I sighed and carried my guitar bag, going out of my apartment. When I reached the ground floor, I saw Jeonghan standing at the entrance door. He looked back and noticed me. He smiled and waved, "Hey Hyunjin! Lets go?" he asked. I went beside him and nodded. We walked at the sidewalk, together.

"Jeonghan, were you waiting for me?" I asked. Of course I have to ask that. Im curious okay?

"Yeah, I was waiting for you. Actually, when I got there, you suddenly came." he looked at me and grinned. I slowly nodded, understanding what he said.

I suddenly felt my hands freezing. Why should it be cold? I put both of my hands in the pocket of my jacket. I don't want my hands to be freezing. If its freezing, I cant play the guitar. "Give me your hand." Jeonghan suddenly said.

"Why?" I questioned.

"Just give me." I took my left hand off the pocket of my jacket. He held my hand and put it to his pocket of jacket. My heart started to beat uncontrollably, I cant control it. His hand was warm while mines was cold. I started to feel warm.

Even though he's holding my hand, I didn't protest. It just makes my heart go wild.

When we reached the park, we both sat on a bench. We took our guitars out and positioned our fingers. I lifted my head just to see Jeonghan staring at me. "Hey." its like he went back to his senses.

"Yeah?"

"You ready?" I asked and he chuckled lightly.

"I should be asking you that."

I nodded, "Yes, Im ready."

"Okay. One, two, three and..." we started strumming the strings. It felt like we were still practicing. Its like there weren't any people watching us, just the both of us. I didn't really think of the crowd. All I could think of is Jeonghan. Yes, Jeonghan. He's really different compared to my EX. He has this charm that every girl likes. Well for me, I don't really care about that charm.

When Jeonghan was singing, I come to think of it. Why don't I confess my feelings on Christmas day? I want to confess to him exactly on Christmas day. That day, it will be the beginning of our awkwardness between each other. Even though I agree to it by myself, I still don't want that to happen.

When we finished, we heard a lot of claps. It was coming from the crowd. We never expected that it will be this many people watching us. "You did great." Jeonghan said.

"Actually, WE did great." I corrected. He chuckled lightly and nodded. We put our guitars back in our guitar bag. I carried mines while he carried his.

"Wanna eat in a restaurant?" he asked and I nodded. I cant refuse food right? Im hungry now. He held my hand again and pulled me to a restaurant. Whenever he holds my hand, my heart always beats fast. I felt comfortable.

He offered me a sit and I accepted it. We sat near the window, its more nicer there. "What do you wanna eat?" he asked, reading the menu.

"I'll eat anything. Its fine for me." I said and he nodded. The waiter came and took our order. Actually, while the waiter was taking our orders, the waiter was staring at me. He was even smiling at me. When Jeonghan held my hand, the waiter frowned and left. "Sorry for... doing that. That guy was just--"

"No, its fine. Thanks for doing that. I really felt uncomfortable when he was staring at me." I grinned and he returned a smile. He held my hand again, "Hyunjin," I looked at him. He opened his mouth but nothing came out. He shook his head, "Nevermind.". I nodded and the waiter suddenly came with our food. This time, it's a different waiter. I guess the other waiter doesn't feel like giving us the food so he tell it to another waiter. I guess he thought Jeonghan was my boyfriend.

"Eat well." Jeonghan said and I nodded.

When we finished eating, we were heading back to my apartment. I still don't know where he lives but I have a feeling that he's just near. Maybe he lives in the other floor.

We were in front of my apartment door. I slid the key inside the lock and turned it, opening the door. I turned to look at Jeonghan, "Arent you going back?" I asked but he shook his head.

"I still have to tell you something." he said as he leaned closer to me. He stared straight into my eyes and I felt my cheeks burning up. He grinned and planted a kiss on my forehead. My heart was beating crazy while I felt butterflies in my tummy. "Goodnight, Hyunjin. Have a nice dream." he said and left.

I went inside my apartment and quickly closing the door. I leaned back at the door while sliding down, making me sit at the floor. I placed my hand on my chest, still feeling the strong heart beat. He didn't really did that, right? I stared at the window, thinking about what he just did.

He kissed me at the forehead.

That isn't a big deal right? I mean, our parents do that to us too. But this... it feels different. Something that you wont forget nor want to remove in your memories. I didn't feel like this when my EX did that to me. Jeonghan... he's just different and that's what I like about him.

I stood up, heading to my room. I changed my clothes and looked at the calendar. Tomorrow is December 23. Days keep on going so fast, so does the time. Christmas is coming, which means, the day I'll confess to him is almost there. I sighed and lay on my bed, staring at the ceiling, thinking about what will happen in that day. Im scared... scared of being rejected... by him. But why do I feel scared? I closed my eyes and not any long, I drifted to dreamland.

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Bored, bored, and bored.
Tomorrow~