"Just because."

He gave the same answer again and I rolled my eyes.

"Oh right. Did I tell you I'm modeling for an earring company?" Hansung asked.

I shook my head, "I don't think you did."

"They gave me some sample earrings and I thought there were perfect for you." Hansung handed me the earrings.

I looked at them and they didn't look like samples. Shining crystals were dangling from it and a huge diamond was the center.

He smiled and motioned me to come in closer so he could put the earring on. I thought it was harmless until, he grabbed my ear.

"Huh? You don't have any piercings, how am I supposed to put the earring on you..." I heard his voice fall and I just chuckled.

"I have a fear of needles." I pushed his hand away from my ear and he leaned back to his seat.

"Is there anywhere you want to go Doeun-ah?" Hansung asked me. "Maybe the beach? An amusement park? The movies?"

I rolled my eyes playfully, "It's the middle of winter Hansung. How are we going to go to the beach?"

"Pfts," he laughed, "Then let's go to the movies. There's a new horror movie coming out."

I shrugged, "I'll go if you're paying."

Hansung nudged my arm and laughed.

"Fine, Miss Stingy."

"야!"

Hansung took me to the movies and I particularly noticed that he was nicer to me? I felt burdened.

I was busy eating the popcorn when I felt a warm hand go into the popcorn bag and hold my hand.

"Oops, sorry." He smiled in the darkness. "I was trying to grab some."

I handed the bag to him and tried to sip the cola. He suddenly drank the soda too and his face was centimeters away from mine.

I bit my lip and sighed.

Was he hitting on me?

I became cold and held my shoulders.

"Are you cold?" He asked me.

I nodded slightly and he slipped his hand in mine, which I darted away to.

"I'm not cold anymore." I mumbled and I heard him chuckle.

"Why are you being so shy Doeun?"

I sighed.

"J-Just...because you're being touchy all the sudden!" I whisper yelled. I tried to focus on the movie but Hansung was stuck in my mind.

Why was he acting so differently?

After the movie, I thanked Hansung and tried to leave as fast as possible.

"Bye Hansung. Thanks for the movie." I bowed and walked away,

But he caught up to me and grabbed my wrist.

"Wait, I'll walk you home."

I was hesitant but he insisted, and I gave in because I didn't want to walk alone in an alley.

"Why are you so quiet?" He asked.

I shrugged. "I'm just a little tired from school."

He stopped me in front of a dessert shop and motion me to go in.

"Oh, it's pretty late and I-

"C'mon, it's only for a few minutes." Hansung stopped me from leaving. I nodded and went in the dessert shop in front of us.

I took a look at the interior. It was warm and the scent of bread and sugar filled my nose. Hansung motioned me to sit down and he went to the ordering line.

I saw him laughing and flirting with the cashier that was looking flustered. I chuckled at the female cashier that had her face red. When he came back with a small cake slice, he smiled and cut the cake holding it up to my mouth.

"Say ah~" Hansung smiled and fed me. I smiled as a thank you, but I still liked it when Yeonjun fed me. I sighed thinking about him, when we first went to the amusement park and went on the roller coaster.

"Doeun, when did you get so quiet?" Hansung laughed, "Are you out of energy or something? Do you want to buy me coffee or-

I shook my head, "It's okay. Anyways Hansung, do you have a girlfriend?"

He smiled again, and fixed his rings that were on his hand.

"Why, do you like me or something?" He suddenly leaned in.

"No!" I said firmly. "I'm just saying because, you seem pretty lonely. You should have someone to date to instead of always hanging out with me."

Hansung shrugged, "I've dated many girls but there's barely any like you."

I rolled my eyes.

"Shut it with your nonsense." I stuttered, "It's obvious you're a playboy."

He snickered and gazed into my eyes, "Aish, you see me like that too?"

I laughed, "N-no."

"Everyone only goes after be because I look cool."

I rolled my eyes again.

"Will you stop rolling your eyes?" Hansung snickered.

"Never," I joked and he laughed along.

"Hey Doeun, you look really pretty today."

I turned away from him, "I'm just wearing my school uniform. What's so pretty about it?"

"Your face." He cupped my face and I pushed his hands away.

I stuck out my tongue at him and I glanced at the time.

"We should really go now." I said, "I need to finish my homework and I have to go to school tomorrow."

He nodded, and ruffled my hair.

"I'll walk you home."

When we left the café, I noticed that he was texting someone while we were walking.

"Doeun," He suddenly grabbed my arm.

I felt my eyes open wide out of shock.

"Did you ever see me as more than a friend?"

I shook off his grip and turned my back towards him. "W-what are you talking about? I have a boyfriend Hansung..."

"He doesn't have to know~" Hansung smirked and said in a sing song voice.

"Stop it with the joking," I chuckled and pushed his
arm. "It's going a little overboard,"

He stopped and turned to stare at me, "But I'm not joking Doeun,"

I looked at him, "Hansung I have a boyfriend."

Hansung smiled, "Does it matter?"

I scoffed, "Of course it does, I'm already taken...so sorry but I can't accept your feelings."

I expected him to just leave it to that, but he was persistent.

"Who is he?"

I bit my lips, "It's none of your business," I felt his hand place on my cheek and stroke it gently. I felt uncomfortable as the sweat in my hands transferred to the hem of the skirt.

"N-no, stop this Hansung." I tried to push him away, but he cornered me into an alley wall with a smirk.

He started chuckling in a low tone.

"Ah,"

"You keep pushing me away," He scoffed, "Don't you know that every girl wants me?"

I looked at him dead in the eyes,

"S-so this is the type of the person that you were?"

He cocked his head, "Why, does it make you want me even more?"

I glared at him, "So you were a playboy the entire time, why did you even approach me in the first place?!"

Hansung scoffed.

"So what if I'm a playboy huh? Does it change anything that I want you?"

I furrowed my brows and his forehead was touching mine.

"Do you want me to go further?"

I bit my lip and I was trying to push him away, but I was frozen due to the shock. Who knew that Hansung would turn out like this?

"S-stop this!" I hit his chest,

but then he,

He grabbed me and

shoved his lips,

to mine.