As I was sitting beside Ho-Jun on the beach, I didn't knew what I should talk about.
When he said that he planned this all out because I was sad, my heart felt warm. Nobody have ever did these things to make me feel happy, he was the first one.
"The sunset is beautiful", Ho-Jun suddenly said.
"Yeah", I replied.
"Ho-Jun may I ask you something", I was really curious why he was doing this.
"Ask", he said.
"Why are doing this??".
"I'm doing what Minji??".
"I mean to say, why are doing so much for me??".
"Oh! It's to make you happy", my heart skipped a beat when he said that.
"But you don't even know me properly, we just met few days ago only, so why are you putting so much effort to make me happy".
"Minji, it doesn't matter when we met or how we met. The thing is that I feel you're a special girl and I want to be your friend. And I can't see my friend so sad", Ho-Jun said this without any hesitation.
"Thank you Ho-Jun", I said with a big smile.
"But, how did you know that I like beach??", I added.
"Umm that's...I asked Minho about it", he said laughing nervously.
"He said you so easily. He didn't ask why you're interested to know!?", I asked.
"I told him that I'm grateful that you healed my hand, so I want to take you somewhere".
"And he told you".
"Yeah".
I was utterly speechless, I'm thinking what type of idiot that Minho is. What if Ho-Jun was a bad guy, like seriously that stupid dumbo really get on my nerves.
I'm gonna kill him when I'll see him next time.
"Don't you like the beach, Minji??", Ho-Jun asked.
"No, I actually love the beach very much", I replied.
"Is that so....".
"Yeah".
"May I ask why you like the beach so much??".
"Well that's....".
"It's ok if you don't want to say it".
"No, it's not like that. Actually, the reason is a bit embarassing".
"It's fine, I promise I won't laugh", Ho-Jun said.
"Ok, it's related to the person I love", I said.
"Oh!".
"Well, my liking the beach so much is related to a story. When I was a kid, my dad for the first time took us to the beach, after playing for a whole day, me and dad where seated on the beach, that time I asked him that where does the sea ends. He replied that it have no end, the sea connects all the countries and people all over the world together. Then I asked him that if it's true that the sea connects one person to the other person, he said yes", as I talked, I noticed Ho-Jun listening to me with full concentration.
"When I stayed in India, the person I loved stayed very far away from me and then I thought that maybe I can't see him, but I'm connected to him through this sea", I ended my talking and turned to look at Ho-Jun.
He didn't say anything, just looked at me quietly. I was feeling pretty awkward with the silence.
"Ho-Jun, what happened??", I asked breaking the silence.
"I'm trying to figure you out", he replied and I blushed hearing that.
"Didn't I told you that it's my childish thinking", I said.
"Minji, the way you think is not at all childish. Different people have different types of idiologies and it's totally fine. I think that the way you described it, is totally understandable and I don't see anything wrong in it", he replied.
"Ho-Jun, I-".
"Shh....you don't have to say anything more, let's just enjoy the sunset", he said.
We sat there quietly, watching the sunset. Light breeze blew and I don't know, but the setting sun seemed to be pretty warm. I never felt so peaceful in my life, my heart was calm and my mind was clear of any thoughts, it felt so nice.
I looked over at Ho-Jun, he was silently looking at the setting sun, his eyes reflected the rays of the setting sun. I don't quiet get it, but I seemed to have seen those eyes somewhere.
As I was thinking hard, where I have seen those eyes, my eyelids felt heavy and my body felt exhausted.
I guess, I was too tired from the flight. I felt my eyes close slowly and I got emerged in darkness.
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As I saw the sun set over the horizon, I felt something heavy drop on my shoulder.
I turned around and saw that it was Minji. She feel asleep, her head was resting on my shoulder.
'Maybe, she's quiet exhausted from the flight', I thought to myself.
I decided not to disturb her sleep, but we can't stay here for so long.
I've to admit that she looks like a baby when she's asleep.
I let out a giggle seeing how she pout her lips, while she sleeps peacefully. She really is so innocent like this.
'I guess, I've to lift her and take her to the car', I thought to myself.
I let out sigh and stood up.
I put my hands under her head and her knees, then I lifted her up. She was not that heavy, I carried her in my arms and headed towards the car.
She didn't even wake up when I lifted her, seems like she's way too much exhausted.
The sky was now completely dark with stars twinkling in it, cold breeze blew, Minji snuggled in my arms. I felt warm in my heart when I saw her sleeping peacefully in my arms, as we made our way towards my car.
I stood beside my car and opened the door of the car, I put Minji down carefully, so that she doesn't walk up.
After putting her inside, I went inside the car, started the engine and drove off.
We were on our way when I felt my phone vibrant inside my pocket. I took out the phone and saw that it was Taehyung who was calling.
I parked the car at the side the road and picked up the call.
"Hey Jungkook!", Taehyung's voice came from the other end.
"Why did you call??", I asked.
"I was curious, if your plan worked out or not", he said.
"Well, Minji liked the beach idea", I replied with a big smile.
"Awesome", he said excitedly.
"Ok, I'll talk to you later! I've to send Minji home first", I said and looked at Minji, who was still sleeping peacefully.
"Wait! Did you revealed who you are??", Taehyung asked.
"No I haven't", I replied.
"But why???".
"I don't know, I thought it's not the right the time".
"I don't understand".
"It's complicated I guess, I'll explain you later on".
"Ok, as you wish".
"I'm hanging up then, bye".
"Yeah bye".
With that I put my phone back inside my pocket and started the engine.
After sometime, we were infront of Minji apartment. I didn't wanted to walk her up, but she can't sleep inside my car for the whole night.
I stretched my hand and gently shook Minji's shoulder.
"Minji walk up, we have reached", I called her softly.
Minji flattered her eyes and slowly opened them. She kept looking at me for sometime, before she realised what was going on.
"Oh my God! Sorry Ho-Jun I fell asleep", Minji quickly said.
"You don't have to be sorry, I know you were exhausted. Now, go up and take a proper rest", I said.
"Ok!", Minji replied with a smile.
I watched her as she removed the seat belt, opened the car door and was ready to go inside the apartment.
"Minji wait!", I shouted.
Minji turned around to look. I didn't wanted to ask this, but my curiosity was killing me.
"Do you have a minute??", I asked.
"Yeah sure", she replied and made her way towards me.
"Umm Minji, you haven't told me the reason behind why you cried on the phone so much", I said.
She didn't reply and just look down.
"It's fine, if you don't want to tell me", I said.
"No, it's not like that", she rebutted.
"Minji, I don't want to force you in something you don't want to tell", I said.
"I guess, I'm still not ready to tell you about it, but believe me whenever I'm ready, you'll be the first to know about it", she said.
"Promise then??", I said.
"Yes, promise! Thank you Ho-Jun for understanding", she said.
"No big deal. Now, go and take rest".
"Yes! Bye Ho-Jun".
"Bye. Good night".
"Good night!", she and went off inside building.
I watched her as she went inside. I let out a sigh after she was gone.
'I guess, she still doesn't believe me much', I thought to myself.
I put on my seat belt, started the engine and drove off.
I didn't knew when she will tell me more about herself, but I'll wait for her to say.
I don't know why, but I want to be nice friends with her. She has a childish plus mature vibe in her which I like very much.
I'll surely become her friend, who will always support and protect her.