Chapter 1 - Encounter (1/1)

I never thought I would be meeting him this way. He was always around me, even though he might not notice me or even look at me once, but I had always looked at him. No, I’m not a stalker, I’m just simply admiring him of his beau—I mean his kindness. The reason he’s not that much appealing to anybody, like his friend Luhan, is because of his huge glasses and his fringe which I would say, too long that it covers his forehead and eyes. I wonder how he sees people with fringe that long. “I’m really really sorry.” I said with my head hung low because I’m too embarrassed of the current situation I’m in—with him. “A-ah, it’s okay, no need to worry..” I pick up his stuffs that were scattered on the floor because we bumped at each other some time ago. And his water bottle must have not been closed properly thus water spilled all over his uniform. “Should we go dry up your uniform?” “I can dry it up myself, you don’t have to trouble yourself..” Soon, he has drifted to somewhere mumbling a quick “I need to go now” as he walked pass by me. I decided to let that particular accident aside, but it reminds me of the time I first saw him. It was on a nice and sunny afternoon after school. Back then, we were classmates and we were on our first year, I didn’t know about him yet. As I was walking by the park, I saw him sitting on the grass, petting a stray cat. He looks so cute and kind at the same time. And I wanted to be like him. That is practically how I met him and how I admire him up until now. No matter what Naeun says about him, I will always like him. Besides, it’s not like he’s mean to people, in fact, he is very very kind. It’s just that, people don’t recognize him. His name is Sehun. Oh Sehun. I don’t wish to be his girlfriend. I just wish I am able to be friends with him. I guess most girls that say “if you want to be close to a boy you have to be his girlfriend” are completely wrong. Jongin, my friend who is close to Sehun and Luhan, shares everything about his relationship with me. Does that count as close? Anyways, back to my problem. I may be the type of person who gets uncomfortable with the littlest mistake I make. Just like this morning, I might have that feeling of guilt lingering around if I don’t say sorry properly to him So after school ended, I go straight towards the backyard. Because that’s the only place he will go after school if not home. And fortunately I was right. He is sitting there on the bench, reading some random book and swinging a pen between his fingers. Man, he looks awesome like that. “Uh… excuse me?” He looked up at me and for a brief second I swear I saw him blush. “A-Are there any problem?”“Yes. I wanted to say sorry for this morning. I must’ve caused you much trouble.”“Oh.. it’s okay.. I didn’t feel any trouble at all. You really don't have to worry.”“That’s great, I mean, it’s great I’m—““Come sit down.” At first I hesitated, why? I guess I thought he was a quiet, shy, not-so-cool person (side note: Even though I find it cool too) Yet look at him now. He seems so confident and cheerful. So not like him. “My name is Lee Mi Na. Nice to meet you..”“I’m Oh Sehun. Nice meeting you too.”“Say, Sehun-ssi, why you never talk to people? I mean, uh, people may mistake you for being cold and arrogant.”“That is—““If you don’t want to talk about it it’s okay though. People have their own secrets, right?” I flash a small smile.“Well, truthfully, I had always been a shy person at heart. And I’m not confident in my appearance. I don’t think my hair is nice and silky. I don’t like my lips and lisp. And lastly, I guess people don’t smile at me or greet me like they do to everyone else.” I thought about that for a second. Never once did I think that a problem such as low self esteem could cause troubles like loneliness, just like how Sehun did. I listened as he rants about lots of things at school, about the teachers, about math, about his life. “… I also have this girl I have a crush on. I’ve liked her since high school. But it seems to me that she doesn’t like me back. Guess it’s a one-sided love up until now. Her name is Kim Eunji” …Ah. So he has a person he likes as well. Then the only thing I can think of: This guy needs help.  “Hey. Mind if I dress you up?” “Excuse me?” That is how I started off a small job as his friend, stylist, and counselor. AeRin's note:First chapter uploaded! Looking forward to your views and subscribes and comments!I highly hope you'll like it and find it interesting (: