It Started With A Dance (part 3)
Eun Ji took a glance to her watch. It's 3.58 PM. It's almost 4 PM and there is no sign or message from Hankyung. Eun Ji already waited for 30 minutes. She started to worried that maybe Hankyung cancelled their meeting. She nervously looked to every direction. Eun Ji stood up from where she sat, tried to get a better view.
Suddenly, someone poked her shoulder. Eun Ji turned around and found a man with hat, black glasses and covered his face with a mask. Before Eun Ji could asked, that man uncovered the mask slightly. "Eun Ji-sshi, it's me Hankyung. I'm undercover," said Hankyung. He put his mask back on. Eun Ji blinked and nodded. Yeah Hankyung didn't want to be recognized by fans. Beside, if ELF found out that Hankyung go out with her, Eun Ji pretty sure that her life is under big threat.
Hankyung pointed to a spot not far from where they stood. Eun Ji saw a desk already arranged with foods and drinks. Eun Ji bowed and walked with Hankyung to the desk. Once they sat, Hankyung gave Eun Ji a hot tea. "Drink this. It's green tea," said Hankyung. Eun Ji accepted the glass and drank it.
"So do you want to eat first or what?" Hankyung opened the boxes. Eun Ji looked at the foods he brought. Fried rice, dumplings, kimchi jigae and 3 more foods. "Wow, it's not a picnic. It's a feast!" Eun Ji clapped her hand. Hankyung chuckled. Eun Ji grabbed the chopstick. "I want dumplings!"
Hankyung gave the dumplings to Eun Ji and both of them ate together. Soon, their lunch filled with laughter when they talked about their activities. Hankyung talked about member' antics and Eun Ji talked about college life.
"Speaking of your exam, you must study for tomorrow, right?" asked Hankyung. Eun Ji nodded. "I already bring my books," she showed her bag to Hankyung. The Chinese man smiled and started to clean up the table. "You start your study. Don't mind me," Hankyung arranged the empty plates to the bag. Eun Ji took out her books and pencils. Hankyung still busy with plates. He's about to told Eun Ji that he brought some bread when he saw Eun Ji studied. She was wearing glasses!
"I don't know that you're wearing glasses, Eun Ji-sshi," Hankyung surprised. Eun Ji looked up from her book and smiled. "Oh, I don't. This is ordinary glasses. I just... Like the frame so I bought it. You like it?" Eun Ji handed the glasses to Hankyung. The man politely took the glasses and tried. Eun Ji laughed. "It suits you well!"
"Really? Well I think it suits you," Hankyung returned the glasses. Eun Ji accepted it and put it back on. Hankyung gave her a bread, which she happily accepted. While she read, Hankyung played with his PSP. To not break Eun Ji's concentration, he turned off the volume.
Neither of them spoke. They drown in their own world. People looked at them with curious, man in mask with his PSP and a girl with glasses drown in her book. Eun Ji noticed that people looking at them. She peeked from her glasses and saw Hankyung, very content with his game. Eun Ji let out a laugh and brought Hankyung's attention. "What is it?" Hankyung asked.
"You like a little kid when you play games," Eun Ji said. Hankyung scratched his head. "Yeah, my members told me that too," he added. Hankyung looked at his watch. It was 6 PM. "It's almost dark. Come on, I walk you home," he said and put his PSP in his bag. Eun Ji took off her glasses and put her books inside her bag. Together, they walked heading to Eun Ji's apartment.
It took 15 minutes walking to Eun Ji's apartment. Hankyung walked Eun Ji to her door. Once they arrived, Eun Ji bowed to Hankyung. "Thank you for today. I'm very happy that you took me out," said Eun Ji sincerely. Hankyung bowed back. "It's my pleasure, Eun Ji-sshi. I'm the one who should thank you because you accepted my offer," Hankyung said back. Then they both fell in silence. Eun Ji looked back to Hankyung and asked nervously, "You want to come?"
Hankyung shook his head. "No, I don't want to bother you and your family," said Hankyung. This time, Eun Ji shook his head. "I live alone in here. My family lived in another district in Seoul."
"Oh I see," said Hankyung. He didn't know what to say. He was nervous too. "Well maybe next time. Thank you for the offering," said Hankyung. "Okay then," Eun Ji nodded. "I have to go back to the dorm now. Goodnight, Eun Ji-sshi. Good luck with your exam tomorrow," with that, Hankyung bowed and turned around to elevator. Eun Ji didn't say anything. She just stood there, felt her heart beat faster. Eun Ji put her hand to her chest. Was she fall in love with Hankyung?
Yes, she fell in love with Hankyung.
***
Back in the dorm, Hankyung greeted the members in living room when he arrived. "Where were you this afternoon, hyung?" Donghae asked. Hankyung scratched his head and answered, "From Han River. I took a walk there. To get some fresh air."
"With those bags?" Donghae asked again. Hankyung looked at his belonging. "Yeah, my snacks and some foods. Why?"
"Nothing. Just asking," Donghae shrugged his shoulder. Hankyung went to the kitchen and washed the dirty plates. After finished, he asked Donghae about other members whereabout. "Teuki-hyung had a Sukira schedule with Hyukkie. Shindong-hyung also have Shim Shim Tapa schedule. Heechul-hyung is in his room with Siwon," Donghae answered with his eyes fixed to TV. Apparently he watched Finding Nemo.
Hankyung was wondering why Heechul with Siwon. He walked to their shared room. When Hankyung opened the door, he saw Heechul and Siwon's big grin. He sighed, knew what's in their mind.
"How's your little date, Hankyung?" Heechul teased him. "Hyung, spill it to us now!" Siwon added, with big smile in his face. Hankyung scratched his head and sighed. "It's gonna be a long night."
So he sat in the bed and started to tell them.
***
Eun Ji finished her exam week. She sat under the tree after her last schedule done. Eun Ji took a deep breath, felt relieved. She took out her phone, and there's one message arrived. From Hankyung. Her heart pounded faster read the name. She opened the message.
Good luck with your last exam.
Hankyung
Simple message. It was Hankyung's style. Since their meeting in Han River, Hankyung always sent a message to supported her everyday. Eun Ji smiled. She typed a reply message.
Thank you. Finally I'm free for exam!!! Don't you have a schedule today? How is it?
She pressed the SEND button. She didn't expect that Hankyung would reply fast because of the schedule. Apparently Hankyung did replied fast. Her phone buzzed. She opened Hankyung's message.
We're in waiting room. Watch us tonight in Mubank!! Got to go to rehearse now.
Eun Ji typed the reply.
Won't even miss it. Good luck!! Hope your group win tonight. Hwaiting!!
She sent the message. Eun Ji took a deep breath. She really missed him, the Chinese member of Super Junior. Eun Ji took her bag, stood up and walked home.
***
That night, Hankyung felt another energy inside his body. During rehearsal, he danced with all his heart. Other members praised him.
Before their turn, all members prepared themselves in waiting roon "You look so different today, hyung," said Eunhyuk. Hankyung just smiled. "Yeah, your dance is full of spirit as usual. But the different one," Shindong added. "Thank you," that's all Hankyung could said.
Heechul, who sat beside Hankyung, grinned. He whispered to Hankyung, "You got a booster this afternoon?"
All Heechul got as an answer was a huge smile from Hankyung. Heechul knew it. He called Siwon. The younger man came to Heechul with questioned look. Heechul gestured Siwon to sat beside Hankyung. Once Siwon sat, Heechul said in whisper, "Your sworn brother got another energy booster from his girlfriend!"
Siwon couldn't help to chuckled. Hankyung jerked his head to Heechul. "I'm not... She's not..." suddenly Hankyung's Korean deteriorated. That made Heechul and Siwon laughed even harder. "Well you two already looks like a couple although not official," Heechul said between his laugh.
Hankyung blushed. Before he could say anything, Leeteuk called the members to get ready. Siwon patted his back and stood up. Heechul pulled Hankyung and said, "You better tell her about your feeling, Hannie."
Oh Hankyung already thought about it. He had his plan to told Eun Ji.