Her

Chapter 1

I took a last glance at her before getting in the car. I've been coming to this library for the last 6 months and the main reason is to see her. I started coming here to be able to concentrate on my studies but now it's for her.

Everytime I come here I find her here too. Always scribbling, reading and lost in thoughts. I'm not a pervert who likes to stare at girls but when I see her, there is a unknown feeling that rises inside me. A soothing feeling.

I've noticed some books that she's read and I took it too out of curiosity. I wanted to know what type of books she likes because whenever she is reading these books there's something in her eyes that makes her look so interesting. Among the books that she's read were Demian, The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas and The Magic Shop. When I read these books I became even more interested in her since these books were seriously so different. It's really rare to find someone who reads these kinds of books.

I've often tried to talk to her but I never did. She seems to be the shy, quiet type so I don't want to make her feel akward. That's why I'm always admiring her from far. There was something about her that makes her look different. But I don't know what. I had no idea what was it about her that attracted me to her.

Was it her honey sun-kissed skin?

Was it her long black hair that makes her stand out?

Was it her dark eyes?

Or was it her innocence that reflects on her face?

It was time for the library to close and we were the only two people left. Well there was also the librarian. I watched as she carefully puts all her stuff in her bag. We both exited the library at the same time.

The moment I stepped out the library I was shocked to see that it was raining heavily and sadly I didn't bring an umbrella. There was nowhere I could hide from the rain. I let out a sigh and prepared myself to get drenched. I put my bag over my head and took a step forward. I felt a few droplets on my face and then....nothing.

I looked up and saw an umbrella over my head. I glanced to my side to see that it was her. She was covering both of us with an umbrella. I couldn't believe my eyes. It was the first time that I was this close to her.

"Thank you." I managed to say without sounding akward.

She simply nodded with a smile. It was the first time I saw her smile. She has a really graceful smile.

We stood there next to each other without saying a single word, all quiet. She had her eyes fixated on the right side of the road. Which means that she wasn't even looking in my direction. Being this close to her was making my heart beat faster. The umbrella was quite small maybe it was meant for just 1 person. Due to that we had to stand quiet close to each other. We were so close that I could even smell her. She was smelling so nice, I don't know which perfume it is but it seems like it suits her. It was relaxing and calming.

I peeked at her and saw that her eyes were still fixated to the other side. I decided to talk to her.

"Um..." she turned to face me "What's your name?" I finally asked.

She smiled then she took out her phone from her pocket. I was really confused as she started typing on her phone instead of replying me. She then showed me the screen of her phone which displayed only 1 word...Mei.

I stared back at her. Trying to process the situation. Wait...is she mute?

She showed me her phone again. "Your name?"

"Namjoon." I simply said still not over this fact.

"Are you mute?" I asked hesitantly not wanting to offend her.

She nodded still smiling.

That was why she was always so quiet. She can't talk. Is this what makes her so interesting?

I was lost in thoughts when I heard a car honking. It was my brother.

"That's my brother. If you want we can drop you home." It was still raining so was better for her not to walk in such a weather even though she has an umbrella.

She shook her head no.

Is she being formal?

"You sure? It's not good to stay outside like this you know."

She took out her phone and typed something. She was fast at typing. I guess that's how she communicates.

Don't worry. I'm fine. I'm waiting for my brother.

"Ok then. Bye." I waved at her and jogged to the car.

I took a last glance at her. She was waving too with this wide smile that makes my heart beat like crazy. I automatically smiled at the sight and then got in the car.

Mei. Even her name means Beautiful.