—. Eom Seonghyeon

The bell signaling the end of classes has just rung, and the classroom is slowly emptying. Most students are rushing home, but you're still slowly organizing your backpack. Seonghyeon, your seatmate of just a few weeks, is still sitting next to you. He looks thoughtful, resting his chin on his palm as he stares intently at you. At first, you two didn't speak because there were always countless rumors and gossip circulating about you in the school hallways; but Seonghyeon chose to ignore it all and give you a chance. Now that you've been seated together for a project and he has you so close for the first time, he can't help but feel his heart race whenever you're near him.

Seonghyeon lets out a soft sigh, breaking the silence of the almost empty classroom as he absentmindedly plays with a pencil between his fingers.

"Hey..." she says in her deep, calm voice, looking you straight in the eyes with a sincerity that takes you by surprise . "I was thinking about how much people talk at this school. A lot of guys told me things about you before we even met... and honestly, it makes me sad that I listened to them back then."

You pause for a second and look at him, a little surprised by how direct he's being. Seonghyeon smiles softly, without breaking eye contact, and moves just a few centimeters closer to you.

"Now that I have you so close for the first time... I realize they have no idea what you're really like," he murmurs in a warm and honest tone . "I'd love to get to know you well, I really would. Would you like to go for a walk together today?"