"Hey", he waved back at me. I went over to him, "hi", again I said. It was awkward, this is something which I was afraid of. How the hell am I going to start this conversation? You should have thought it before you ran like, I slapped myself in my thought.
I guess he sensed my awkwardness and started our conversation by himself. "Okay, let me introduce myself first. I am Hanbin." He extended his hands towards me for a handshake. "I am Jagruti, I know it will be difficult to pronounce, so you can call me what my friends call 'Jass'". I forwarded my hands too for a handshake. I was smiling like a fool while holding his hand. I can feel my cheeks turning hot. He is in fact incredibly handsome and even his hands look so beautiful.
He stopped shaking my hand which made me come back to my senses. "So, Jass, why were you following me? It's like I could see you anywhere I go?" he questioned me.
Great, it didn't even take ten minutes to get more awkward and I am the sole responsible soul to create this. Now, I have to explain everything clearly or else I don't think he would even talk to me after this and definitely will label me as a stalker.
"Actually, I am really sorry. I made you feel uncomfortable. I wasn't trying to stalk you or anything. I just coincidentally have been there wherever you were before like now." I looked down to avert my gaze from his face. I can't even look into his eyes. Again I tried to explain to him, " I saw you for the first time, when you were on the porch. I was just at home enjoying the rain. At the coffee house, I was just waiting for my friend, which you must have noticed if you had noticed me properly and this is my college. So you can say it was all fate." I took a long breath after explaining all this. "So, that's that", I concluded.
I was feeling so nervous again even though I haven't done anything wrong.
He was just staring at me and listening to all my explanations without averting his gaze to anywhere else. After listening to all my blabbering, he was still looking at me without uttering a single word. This silence is going to make me more nervous. My heart was pounding like crazy. I hope he doesn't sense how nervous I am around him. Is he going to say anything or not? If this pause goes on for more than two minutes, I am definitely going to run away.
He suddenly started to laugh. I was surprised. I looked at his face. What happened? Why is he laughing? Do I look funny while explaining? I didn't make any jokes.
"You are so adorable. Do you know that Jass?" he said while looking at me and with a smiling face. I was just messing with you. "I am sorry to make you feel weird and make this awkward".
He was so tall. I was looking at him with surprise and how he looked so perfect while smiling. His smile can light up anything around him. I sighed and said, "I thought maybe you took me as a stalker or something".
"No, definitely not. I was just messing with you. You looked so adorable while explaining and I am glad we had those coincidences and we finally met. So, what are you studying here?"
We started walking towards the lawn area. He was walking a little behind me to match up my pace, which was cute. I know if he starts walking like he usually does, I won't be able to match the pace of his long legs with the short legs like mine. Sometimes, I feel like I look like a dwarf. He had kept one hand in his pocket and the other one was holding his bag.
To be honest, I couldn't focus on anything he was saying. I wasn't even in the real world anymore. I had totally indulged in my imaginary world. I didn't want this corridor to end. I want him to talk to me all day and I would be happy to stare at this perfect face all day. I am never going to get bored of this and I am sure of it.
"Hey, are you here?", he had to nudge me a little while tapping on my shoulder to bring me back to my reality. How can I be here? I was in my imaginary realm imagining all the stupid things like what we can be and what our future can hold for us while being mesmerized by this amazing view.
"Yeah, I am. So, is it fine for me to call you "Han" instead of calling you 'Hanbin'?". I was just trying to make the conversation go further. "Yeah sure. Why not?" he replied. "So, Han, what are you doing here? Are you here for admission?"
"Yes, in fact I am"
"So, which stream are you opting for?"
"What are you studying?"
"Bachelors in lit", I replied with a smile. I am glad he wants to know more about me.
"I am applying for masters in business management."
"Okay. Let me guess, you have a family business to take over or you want to be an entrepreneur? Which is the reason?"
"Actually, both. I have my family business and also I want to expand our business my way. So, that's that"
"Great, I just guessed the basic thing that came to my mind."
"Are you sure you weren't stalking me?" he smirked.
"No, definitely not. I didn't even know your name before our conversation" I was blushing hard.
I will just freshen up before I go to my next lecture. My cheeks are burning and I can feel it.
"Do you have any class now?" He looked into his watch while questioning me. I took a look at his watch.
"I am already late. I guess I have to go now" although I didn't want to leave, I don't like to miss my classes.
"I guess you better hurry. I just have some work at the admin office. I will go there."
"See you soon. Bye" I waved at him and was about to leave. He called me back.
"Hey Jass. Could you help me with the directions please?" he was looking confused while figuring the right way for the office.
"Yeah sure. Don't worry. It's easy. Just go straight and turn left to the corridor beside the lawn area. If you get confused follow the map stuck on the wall in the notice board present in the corridor. You will find the way easily. Alright?" I was getting late but it's okay. Anything is fine as long as I can be with this handsome person and this mesmerizing smile, even for a minute.
"Sorry to make you late and see you soon Jass." He waved at me and left.
I watched him walk away and sighed. "Damn" I saw my watch and ran to my class in a hurry.