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You don’t even remember when you started sketching him in the first place. You don’t even remember him walking into the store. You’re sitting in one of those bookstores that has a small built in cafe and has a good amount of seats for people to sit and do whatever. There are not many people in here since it’s a bit later in the evening.
There are only a few hours left until the place closes. He came in with two other people, you guess they are his friends. One is shorter than him and looks like a really nice person to be around whilst the other just makes his way over to a certain shelf. From what you can tell, the one that went immediately to look at books seems like a really smart person.
You haven’t really taken much time to look at the books that are available just because you’re there for the atmosphere. It’s always calming and relaxing. Especially with the smell of books and coffee, it’s the perfect relaxation area for yourself.
The he that you are talking about honesty looks like a model from the Gods. To yourself, you’re not exaggerating, at all. He has nice chestnut colored hair, he’s lean, and obviously has a good sense of fashion choice. He even beats many of the popular models you’ve seen on social media.
He and his shorter friend make their way to the area to buy something to drink. They seem like they are having a good time as they order, but you don’t take notice of his smaller friend pointing at you and making gestures towards you. You glance down at your sketch to see that you’re close to finishing the rough sketch.
You’re more shocked if anything. You didn’t expect the sketch to come out as good as it is. Maybe you won’t have to touch it up later. When you look back up to continue your sketch, he’s nowhere to be found. You can see one of his other friends looks like he’s making fun of someone with his other friend.
Sighing, you decide to get yourself another cup of coffee. You’re a regular here since the owner is friends with your best friend’s parents. Placing your pencil on your sketchbook, you turn your head and that’s when you notice him leaning over your shoulder.
“Um,” You clear your throat, startling the man. He stands straight, a smile forming on his face. “Were you drawing me?” You grab your sketchbook, shutting it before push your chair back to stand up.
“What if I were?” You question with a teasing voice, making the man look even happier. You’re honestly confused by your actions. How are you not making a fool out of yourself when someone so attractive is standing in front of you. “I think I deserve the right to see,”
Although he does have a good point, you don’t plan on giving up that easily. “You want to see?” He nods, an eager look on his face. A smirk forms on your lips and you have no idea why you’re acting like this. Usually, if someone even tries to look at your sketches, you just bolt away from them or you shut the sketchbook and don’t say a word.
“Fight me for it then,”
“What?” He looks taken back as you stand up. The sketchbook is clutched firmly in your hand as you turn to walk off to get another coffee or maybe tea this time. You’re not quite sure, there are many options this place offers. More than any coffee shop, anyways.
“Wait, did I hear you correctly?”
You turn back around, not saying a word. You raise your fist, intending on a game of rock-paper-scissors. You notice him to visibly relax and this made you realize that he really wants to see this sketch of yours. You know that even if he does lose against you, you’ll still let him see it.
“Fight me, you attractive stranger.” You wait patiently for him to raise his fist as well. He does, a boxy smile on his face. Obviously, he looks like a fun person to be around if he’s even bothering to do this with you. Maybe you could make a new friend out of this.
“Best out of three,” You spoke before you two start. His two friends came over to watch you two and you learned that their names are Park Jimin and Kim Namjoon whilst his name is Kim Taehyung. The all look like they could be models of some sort or famous for something. They look sort of familiar but you just can’t think of it right now.
“Ah, you lost!” Taehyung cheers as his friends congratulate him. You can’t help but laugh at how childish they are acting for three grown men. “Well, I guess I owe you your prize.”
You flip open your sketchbook and pass it to him to look at. “Wow,” His two friends lean over and take a look, both saying the same thing. “You know, Tae here is getting into art, maybe you could teach him a few things?”
His friend, Kim Namjoon, spoke up making his friend blush a tiny bit. “Ah no, that’s not necessary. We’re too busy for that anyways, hyung.” Namjoon waves him off, offering you a dimpled smile. “Don’t listen to him.”
“You’re really talented, by the way.” He adds, glancing at Jimin’s empty cup. He nods his head and the short man follows suit as they leave you and Taehyung to talk. “If you do need lessons, I wouldn’t mind helping.”
You smile as hands you the sketchbook back, “Really? I could use the help.” He still seems a bit shy after what Namjoon said. You’re guessing he doesn’t really like talking about it in front of others unless you are close to him. “I could just give you my number then,”
You flip to the back of your sketchbook and write on a sticky note you keep in there for some unknown reason. You quickly scribble your number and name down before passing it to him. You notice how the staff is starting to clean up after serving Jimin his drink. “I think that we should get going,” Namjoon suggests, giving you a smile and Jimin waves as he walks with Namjoon to the front doors.
“Yeah, I think they are about to close. It was nice meeting the three of you,” You turn to grab your things to begin the journey home since you walked here. Just as you were about to head out the door, a question stops you. “Did you call me an attractive stranger?”
You look over your shoulder, feeling the heat rise up on your face. “Maybe,” With that, you step outside into the chilly air to make your way home, feeling happy with how your evening went. Taehyung and his two friends stand there shocked, but Jimin is the first to let out a laugh. Namjoon just shakes his head and let’s the other two walk in front of him to leave first. Taehyung doesn’t miss Jimin’s whisper to Namjoon, “She’s a keeper,” And he can’t help but think that yeah, maybe she is.