It Started With A Dance (part 2)
It's been a week since the Star King episode was aired. But Eun Ji felt like it was yesterday when she could dance with her favorite idol. When she remembered that day, her heart pounded and her cheeks turned to red.
But now that event is over. She's no longer a contestant in Star King. She's just college student tried to finished her last year. Eun Ji sat under the tree reading a book when her phone rang. She looked at the screen. Unknown number. But she decided to accept the phone.
"Hello?"
"Hello, Eun Ji-sshi. It's me, Hankyung. Do you still remember?"
Eun Ji was shocked! "It can't be! Hankyung called me?" her thought screamed. Her heart started to pounded faster. But, what if this a prank? Someone just play a joke on her.
"Hello? Eun Ji-sshi, are you still there?" asked the voice on the other side of the phone. Eun Ji gasped. This voice!! This accent! Unmistakably belongs to Hankyung. So it was true Hankyung called her!
"Yes Hankyung-sshi! Sorry because I'm very surprised that you called me," said Eun Ji, tried to hid her shaky voice. Hankyung laughed. "Yeah, me too. I surprised myself."
After that, there was silence. Both of them didn't know what to say. Eun Ji couldn't stand it. "Hankyung-sshi, how do you know my number?" she asked. Hankyung took a deep breath and answered, "To be honest, Ho Dong-hyung gave it to me."
"What?"
"No I didn't ask for it! He suddenly gave me your number! It's been awhile so I think it's fine if I call you. I know you're angry I called like this. I'm so sorry. I will hung up and-"
"Wait! No it's fine! I'm glad you called. It's just... You didn't have a schedule?"
"Oh, I thought you were... Never mind. No I didn't have a schedule until Sunday."
Eun Ji laughed. To Hankyung, her laughed sounded like an angel. He gathered his courage and asked, "Eun Ji-sshi, will you go out with me for dinner tonight?"
Eun Ji couldn't believe what she just heard. Hankyung asked him on a date? She must be dreaming. "This can't be real. This is just my imagination," she mentally stated that.
"If you don't want to, it's fine. I know it's harsh but-"
"No! It's not like what you think. It's just..." Eun Ji took a deep breath. "This week is my exam week. So I can't go out with you because I have to study," she ended with sad tone.
"Oh, so I guess I picked a wrong time, then. Well, good luck with your exam," said Hankyung. Eun Ji felt his voice changed a bit. "Why don't you come to my place? I live in apartment near Han River," she blurted out. Realized what she just said, she continued, "If you don't mind."
Hankyung didn't respond for a while. Eun Ji bit her lips. How dare she ask Hankyung to come to her place. "Stupid Eun Ji!!" she cursed herself.
"How about this. Since both of us lives near Han River, why don't we have a picnic? You bring your books and I will bring food for you," Hankyung offered. Eun Ji thought about it. She took her agenda and checked her schedule. She smiled. "That's good idea. I have no exam after 3 PM. We can meet at 4 PM?" asked Eun Ji.
"Sound’s good! I will bring food so you won't hungry while you're studying," said Hankyung. Eun Ji blushed. "Hankyung-sshi, you don't have to do that."
Hankyung chuckled. "You need it, believe me. See you then!" said Hankyung. "Hankyung-sshi! How you will find me?" asked Eun Ji.
"First, I have your number and you have mine. Second, I'm very confident to find you with a single call. Third..." Hankyung stopped.
"The third one?" asked Eun Ji.
Hankyung took a deep breath and said, "I just know that I will find you."
Eun Ji felt very shy. She felt her cheeks burning. "Hankyung-sshi..."
"Well see you later, Eun Ji-ah. I will bring food for you!" said Hankyung. Then he hung up the phone. Eun Ji looked at her phone. Shock. Did Super Junior Hankyung just asked her on a date? YES!!
She looked at her watch. It's 1 PM. Actually, her exam finished at 11 AM and she didn't have any schedules. But she must prepare herself. Eun Ji packed her belongings and ran as fast as she can. She must go home and took the books for next day exam and change her clothes.
She didn't want to look bad in front of Hankyung on their first date.
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"Well see you later, Eun Ji-ah. I will bring food for you!" said Hankyung. After that, Hankyung hung up the phone. He smiled at the phone and put it inside his pocket. He was in the balcony of Super Junior's dorm. He leaned to the rail and looked at Han River.
"So? How was it?"
Hankyung looked back and saw Heechul leaned against the wall. The pretty man showed his famous smirk. Hankyung shook his head and laughed.
"I take that as a good sign, then. When will you meet her?" asked Heechul. He walked outside the balcony and stood beside Hankyung. The Chinese man pointed to the river. "I asked her to go to Han River to have a picnic at 4 PM," answered Hankyung. Heechul raised his eyebrow. "Picnic?"
Hankyung nodded. "This is her exam week. I offered her food and we can spend the day together. She can bring her books and study while having meals," said Hankyung brightly. "Yah, it's boring thing having a picnic. But that activity suits you well," Heechul replied. They both laughed.
"Don't tell the other, will you? I only told you and Siwon about this," said Hankyung. "You're afraid being teased by other but not afraid teased by me? You are truly miracle," Heechul shook his head. Hankyung slapped Heechul's shoulder. "Yah! I'm serious!"
Heechul just laughed with all his heart. "I know. I won't tell anybody. So it's only me and God's favorite son knows about this? I take that as an honor," Heechul bowed to Hankyung. The Chinese shook his head and chuckled. "Thank you. Well I better prepare the food," said Hankyung. He patted Heechul's shoulder and went inside dorm.
Heechul watched Hankyung and smiled. His best friend found his love in foreign country. Heechul took out his phone and dial a number.
"Hello."
"Siwon-ah! Do you have plan tonight?"