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55. If Only-Part 2 [I.M]

"Wow,"you said nonchalantly.

You looked up to the chef and watched him pick up a chopping knife, cutting herbs and carrots into perfect matchsticks. Every motion was precise from intense repetition and he prided himself on the machine-like perfection of his shapes. Your mouth was agape as he poured in cooked fussili and sprinkled seasoning and salt to taste.

It took him such a short period of time to prepare the already cooked food. You stared in awe as he poured the pasta into two plates and added mint leaves on top. He then placed the food infront of you and Changkyun.

"Thank you,"you thanked the chef and he responded with a small smile. You glanced over to Changkyun and noticed his eyes were darting at someone. His eyes were hard-rimmed and fixed, so much that it was as if he was no longer able to to move his eyeballs, like they had rusted into place.

You followed his gaze, landing your eyes onto the group of boys whom you noticed from before but didn't pay much attention to them. They all looked down immediately when they caught your stare. "Changkyun?"you called.

He didn't hear. You patted his arm lightly and finally, Changkyun averted his gaze away from them. "What's wrong?"you asked.

"O-oohh, nothing."

You furrowed your eyebrows. Changkyun went back to eating so you decided to shrug it off.

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The meal was scrumptious and Changkyun brought you around the town. You would stop by food stalls and fill your stomach with variety of desserts, snacks and dishes. Changkyun brought you to the VR cafe and you figured out why he told you to wear such clothing.

However, you noticed he was silent and reluctant, as if something was stopping him from opening up to you. In fact, you doubted if he had feelings for you because rather, it seemed like his heart have yet to heal.

"Y/N?"

You blinked and looked up at Changkyun. "Y-yes?"

"Here. Try this on."

He took a black cap and placed it over your head. A gentle smile crept across his lips as he scrutinized your look. "You look nice. Take this as a gift from me."

He payed the lady and bowed at her. You scanned Changkyun. It was as if you were staring at a blank canvas because you couldn't decipher him. You jogged to his side and pointed at your cap.

"Is there any reason why you bought me a cap?"you asked. Truth be told, you've never had a cap in your closet before nor have you worn them because you were afraid of messing your hair.

"Err..no reason,"responded Changkyun.

You averted your gaze away and nodded, a slight disappointment evident on your face.

"I will send you home. We can take a bus,"he added.

You simply nodded and followed him silently.

As night fell the blue haze of day lifted to reveal the stars. They lighted the sky like snow-flakes in the night, yet appear still, like an old photograph. You removed the cap from your head and ran your fingers through your hair. To your astonishment, Changkyun nudged your arm so you clicked your head to him and noticed the earpiece he was holding in his hand.

He motioned you to wear it and so you did. The bus ride might be long so hearing to music ease the boredom. You expected him to blast such loud music but instead, he played a soft ballad. A small smile etched on your lips as you looked up to Changkyun.

Changkyun noticed your eyes and looked down at you too, the both of you exchanging gazes. He blinked as he scrutinized your face.

"Why?"you asked him.

He stealthily took the cap away from your hand. You furrowed your eyebrows but your heart started to flutter when he inched closer to you. Changkyun covered both his and your face with the cap he bought for you. You froze when he leaned in gently and landed his lips onto yours.

The kiss obliterated every thought. For the first time, Changkyun opened his heart. All the worries and doubts you had evaporated like a summer shower onto a hot car. It was a small yet warm kiss.

He pulled away, the both of you stared awkwardly into each other's eyes. He levelled down the cap and placed it over your head.

"I think I opened to you a little,"blurted Changkyun.

'No no no. It was large,'you thought. Along with the ballad, his words were even more comforting and sincere.

"If only I wasn't heartbroken, I wouldn't have pushed you away."

"At the restaurant, the boys infront us were staring at you because you're beautiful. I didn't know why but I got mad so that's why I didn't say anything. I bought you that cap so people wouldn't look at you as much. At the end of the day, I realised that no matter what you wear, you are still beautiful,"he explained.

Your cheeks flushed in red and you felt butterflies in your stomach. "I also want to thank you for giving me time,"he smiled.

Seeing his smile from up close was a whole new experience you had over the years in college. You chased after him, you clinged to him, you took measures of the way you dress to impress him and portrayed yourself in the best attitude to charm him.

"Just be yourself, Y/N. I like you for who you are."

As you looked upon yourself in his eyes glistening with sincerity, you knew it wasn't a dream. You couldn't look away, but more than that you didn't want to. It was the beginning of your new life.

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A/N: let me bless u with long chapters HAHA