TL: looloo
Schedule: 4/Week Wed-Sat
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Saturday morning.
The day of my very first date.
I was worried that excitent might keep awake, but after the tiring events of yesterday, I drifted off to sleep quickly.
Thanks to that, I was up before dawn, giving enough ti to freshen up and dress casually.
Though when it cos to dressing, due to the strict hair regulations, there wasn't much I could change with my hair, and I didn't have many clothing options to ponder over.
I settled on simple slacks, a light tee, and a cardigan on top. Given it's early sumr and I'd probably be walking around a lot, I thought it'd be convenient if I needed to take it off and carry it around.
It seems Heena should be available without issues today.
[ Heena: I'll try to match your ti~ ]
[ Han Yeonho: I’ll leave on ti too ]
[ Heena: Yeonho, don't rush.. Be careful if you’re driving, okay? ]
[ Han Yeonho: I’m taking the subway, so no worries lol ]
[ Heena: Okay! See you later! ]
Looking at our recent chat, my heart raced.
I need to calm down before leaving...
"......"
"...Anything you want to say?"
It seems my fussing around looking for my slacks, which I assud mom had placed in my brother's room, had been noisy. My older brother, who had seemingly been awakened by the noise, was now lying down and watching with a tired expression.
"Where are you off to?"
"Just hanging out."
"You were quite noisy this morning."
"Sorry~"
"Speaking of which, your friends were frantically looking for you yesterday. What happened?"
"Did those idiots ssage you?"
"Yeah. They asked about you before you ca ho yesterday. I forgot to tell you."
Those crazy guys. Just because we added each other while playing gas doesn’t an they should be ssaging my brother.
Of course, I still haven’t checked that group chat from yesterday.
"I think I ca ho late after eting a friend and missed their ssages."
"Hmm..."
"Why the reaction? Aren’t you working today?"
"I am."
That’s quite the curt response, even for my brother.
"Well, take care."
"Hey, when will you be back?"
"Not sure? Maybe in the evening?"
"Let know if you haven’t eaten by after 6."
"Why?"
"Yoonjung suggested we eat together."
"My sister-in-law? C'mon, when you guys are on a date, stop inviting ."
"She only calls for als."
"You two should just eat... Anyway, got it."
Yoonjung, my brother's girlfriend of four years, is six years older than and feels more like a sister. They've been dating since they were twenty. She even waited for him during his military service. From my perspective, they truly seem to be in love.
Given the age gap, she finds quite adorable. She occasionally invites on their dates. Whenever we hang out, it's either at a PC café or for a al.
Considering this, she might be a good person to seek relationship advice from. Maybe I should consult her when I have the ti.
"I'm heading to bed. Enjoy your ti with your girlfriend."
"Oh? You knew about her?"
"I didn't, but Yoonjung ntioned it yesterday. She asked if you had a girlfriend."
We rarely chat, so even if I changed my profile picture, he wouldn't likely notice. But it's surprising that Yoonjung picked up on it before our family did. I feel like mom and dad might know, but they haven't comnted on it.
"Did you see her photo?"
"Yeah, she's beautiful. Just making sure, you're not being fooled, right? Be cautious of those Shincheonji types."
"Not that damned Shincheonji thing again..."
"Turn off the lights when you leave."
"Sleep well..."
To be honest, I had my initial doubts too. My feelings are a bit mixed now.
I'll think more about it once I'm there.
I should arrive earlier than Heena and wait for her.
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It's currently 10:30 a.m.
I thought I'd be able to arrive earlier than Heena since our agreed eting ti was 11:00 a.m. I didn't want to keep Heena waiting, and I felt the need to arrive a bit early to calm my nerves.
I regretted not having taken so calming dicine before coming.
As I ascended the subway station stairs, I could feel not only my heart but also my fingertips trembling. We'd agreed to et in front of a fast-food restaurant, so as soon as I reached the top, turning left would bring the rendezvous point into view.
However, even the edge of the staircase seed unusually congested. While it was near a bustling area and always crowded on weekends, today it felt even more jam-packed than usual.
Curious about the commotion, I squeezed through the crowd and followed the direction of their subtle glances.
To my surprise, they all seed to be leisurely watching sothing or soone.
Their eyes were fixated on a beautiful young woman standing slightly tilted next to a tree. She was glancing at her phone, her fine eyebrows slightly furrowed, looking sowhat anxious.
She had slightly asymtrical bangs that reached her eyebrows and long silky black hair. Her facial features were both delicate and distinctly refined. Her light makeup and the subtle shimring earring she wore complented her look.
Anyone could tell from her pale beige wrap knit, a light brown wool skirt above her knees, pristine white socks, deep wine-colored flat shoes, and a shoulder bag that she was dressed for a date.
Like everyone else, I too couldn't take my eyes off her, marveling at this woman who was clearly waiting for soone.
And that soone was .
It was almost unbelievable. I blinked, rubbing my eyes before looking again.
I always knew Heena was beautiful from our past two encounters, but seeing her so ticulously dolled up today was truly in another dinsion. Her stunning appearance dominated the entire scene.
I felt I should approach her imdiately, apologize for making her wait, and start our date with a smile. But I found myself rooted to the spot.
However, I began to feel uneasy yet oddly flattered by the many eyes on "my girlfriend." Knowing I couldn't stand there dumbly, I slowly began walking towards her.
One step.
Two steps.
As I waded through the crowd to approach her, the atmosphere slightly shifted.
Would anyone guess I was Heena's boyfriend? Or would they just assu I was another guy trying to hit on her?
As I approached, she caught on to the changed mood around her, glanced up, and our eyes t. To the surprise of many watching, she greeted with a radiant smile.
"Yeonho!"
Heena ran to and imdiately grasped my hand with both of hers. Her touch was so soft it gave chills.
She looked so different from when I last saw her alone, her expression now clearly contrasting.
"You're early."
"I thought I was, but I'm sorry for being later than you."
"It's okay~ I kind of rushed because I thought you might do that."
"Did you wait long?"
"Mmm, not really."
Her smile grew as she continued, sothing clearly making her happy.
"You could've called. I would have hurried more."
"Well, I... I wanted to wait for you."
"Why did you want to wait?"
For a split second, her beaming face seed to falter at my question.
"I knew you'd co, and not too late this ti."
"So, you're telling off for being late?"
"No! They say waiting is part of the date experience, right? So, our date just got extended. Win for !"
"Fine, next ti I'll be 3 hours early."
"That's cheating! No more of this!"
Holding hands in front of the station and having this exchange, I felt slightly embarrassed.
Of course, I didn't think everyone was staring at us, but because of Heena, I felt a tad self-conscious.
If we continued like this, we'd probably just look at each other until our ti ran out. I took her hand and led her away.
I had initially planned to have lunch here, but given the atmosphere, I thought it best to look elsewhere.
Holding her hand as we walked, my heart raced, and I felt sweaty.
As I led the way, Heena seed to quietly follow. She let go of my hand montarily only to grasp it again, our fingers interlacing.
When I looked at her with a puzzled expression, she said,
"I like holding hands this way. We are a couple after all."
Seeing her determination, I had no more to say. Honestly, I preferred it this way too.
Stop it, lips! Don't curve into a smile!
Don't laugh like a fool!
You don't need to be cool or anything, but at least don't look stupid, Yeonho!
I ntally scolded myself.
The first date, with the perfect girlfriend, and intertwined hands.
I tried to get a hold of my overwheld senses. And though a bit shy, I wanted to tell her sothing every boyfriend should.
"You know, I forgot to ntion earlier."
"Hmm?"
"You look really beautiful today. I was genuinely surprised when I saw you at the subway station."
"Am I that pretty?"
"Yeah, very much so."
"Hehe... I'm glad. I fretted a lot this morning."
Why do I feel even more embarrassed when I'm the one giving the complint?
Heena let out a smile that seed slightly bashful at my complint. Even that gesture was endearing.
I made a conscious effort to maintain my expression and focused my gaze straight ahead. When I caught a glimpse of Heena glancing up at from beside , I felt like I might break into a silly, uncontrollable laugh.
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