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Goeun's POV
Recess. A student's second most awaited time of the school day. We either get to eat or slack off.
Don't you just love the feeling of getting out of the classroom for a while on a long day at school? I'm sure I do.
I went with my friends, Jieun and Eunseong, to the playground to eat our lunch there.
Jieun: Goeun sweetie, why did you bring your guitar with you? Isn't that heavy?
Eunseong: Yeah, and why didn't you just leave it in the music room? We're gonna hang out there after class anyway.
I pretended that I never heard them ask of my will to bring my guitar around for today.
Goeun: Guys, it's fine. A little music won't hurt our lunchtime.
Eunseong: Except for the fact that you'll spend more time playing than eating.
In annoyance, I gave Eunseong a playful punch on the arm.
Goeun: Just… let me play. I can go skip a meal for today. I'm not even hungry. Please?
Jieun smiles at me as she rolls her eyes.
Jieun: Fine, your stubbornness wins every time. Just don't skip another meal today, okay? You're getting skinny, Goeun.
As we sat at one of the tables at the playground, Eunseong gave me a nudge.
"So, how is she?" She asked.
"Hm? Who?"
"You know, the girl you've been crushing on for a while? What's her name again?"
I couldn't answer her… I literally don't know.
"Is it weird that I still don't know her name?" I asked.
"Well, she is in a different class, so of course you won't know her name. Unless you start building up that courage of yours and ask her."
She raised an eyebrow at me.
"I'll ask her when I see her." I said.
Eunseong shook her head in doubt with a smile and proceeded to eat with her headphones on. Jieun starts eating her sandwich as well.
I, on the other hand, started playing tunes on my guitar, as if my fingers have a mind of their own. Strumming and plucking on the strings as I create pleasantly melodic sounds, reaching the four corners of the playground.
Some students, who were also on the playground, stopped and listened to my tunes.
"That's some great tunes right there, Goeun. Are you sure you're not playing for your lady friend?" Jieun complimented me until she asked me about her…
"She's not even here, and I don't think she goes to the playground. She's more of a library person." I told her.
Eunseong has her headphones on, so she never bothered to get into the conversation.
"Hmmm, alright let's make a bet! I bet that any time soon she'll walk out that door within recess time. If she does, you have to ask her out."
"Otherwise what?" I asked.
"Stay single 'till you pass, Na Goeun. Deal with it." Jieun laughed out loud, like an evil laugh as it is after those words flew out of her mouth. I looked at her with disbelief.
Not gonna lie, that hit me hard. Well done, Park Jieun.
Chaeyoung's POV
We were quietly eating in the canteen, when suddenly...
Seoyoung: Hey, do you guys hear something?
Sujin: Sounds like a guitar. But from where?
Yuki: I think it's coming from the playground. It is really close to the canteen after. That's a pretty loud guitar.
Chaeyoung: It's not loud. It's just really quiet in here. It must be those guys who like to play music during their vacant time.
Sujin stood up from her seat and peeked out the window.
Sujin: Uhm, no, not today. It's a girl playing the guitar.
Seoyoung and Yuki: What?! Where?!
They quickly got up from their seats as well, leaving me all alone at the table, with their food slowly getting cold, and eventually, the three were glued to the window.
Chaeyoung: Guys? Your food's getting cold.
Seoyoung: You're still in your seat? Get up from there and check this girl out! She even looks like she's your type, Chae!
Did she just assume that this girl is my type?
Yuki: I agree! Come check her out!
Chaeyoung: Fine. What's so great about this girl anywa- oh...
The moment I saw her out the window, boy was I wrong to doubt them. She really does look like my type.
I always wanted a partner who is a good-looking musician. But I'd never thought it'd be a girl.
I mean, I like girls too, but I always expected a guy? No matter, her music is great! And her purple hair? Oh gosh, it suits her. My eyes were glued to her as if I had just experienced love at first sight, with my pupils forming into the shape of (purple) hearts.
After moments of thinking about her, and contemplating if I should approach her, I get a tap on the shoulder.
Seoyoung: Are you gonna approach her, or are you just gonna stand there until the bell rings like the little fangirl you are?
Sujin: Just go to her already!
Chaeyoung: But what if I embarrass myself? And she's with her friends, it gets more embarrassing if I screw up.
Seoyoung: That's what makes it better! I'm coming with you. I wanna talk to her bob-cut blonde friend sitting next to her.
Yuki: Ohh, you have a crush too I see.
Seoyoung: C'mon let's go!
Chaeyoung: Hey- wait!
Seoyoung drags me out of the canteen, and out to the playground. Her grip is strong, so I couldn't resist and let myself free even if I tried.
As we got to their table, I stood there frozen.
Chaeyoung: Seoyoung, what the heck?
Seoyoung: Oh relax, Chae. Trust me, you'll be fine. You'll thank me later.
I whispered. One of the girl's friends noticed us.
Jieun: Oh- Goeun? Goeun! It's her!
She taps the table to get her friend's attention. The girl stops playing her guitar.
Goeun: What? What's wro- oh my...
And there we were, making eye contact. What do I do? I'm so gonna get you for this, Cho Seoyoung.
The purple-haired girl put her guitar down and stood up from her seat. She hesitantly approached me.
"Hey…" She greets me.
"H-Hi…" I shyly greeted back.
"What brings you here?"
"To tell you the truth, I was dragged here by my friend, who kinda also wants to talk to your other friend over there with the headphones."
I pointed to Seoyoung, who was already sitting next to her "crush."
I held her hands. They were as soft as ever.
"Though, I never thought such great music would lead me to you."
"You think my music is great?"
"Well… yeah!"
Seoyoung and Jieun: WILL YOU TWO JUST GO OUT ALREADY?
They shouted with excitement. But their shouting disturbed their other friend. The one wearing headphones.
Eunseong: The heck is going on- OHHH!
This couldn't get any worse. Oh, wait, yes it can. I realized that Sujin and Yuki are watching from the canteen windows. I'm pretty sure they're screaming from the canteen by now. Great…
Goeun: My name's Na Goeun. It's a pleasure to finally meet you.
Chaeyoung: "Finally"? What do you mean?
Goeun: I've been seeing you around school lately. Not gonna lie, but I've been eyeing you.
Chaeyoung: R-Really? I had no idea. It's a pleasure to meet you too. My friends say you look like someone who's just my type.
Goeun: Hmmm… Am I, though?
She leans her face a bit towards me as her eyes soften. I couldn't help but nod at her.
I can feel the heat rising up to my face. I nodded in response. She chuckled, and it was the cutest chuckle I've ever heard. It made me blush harder.
Chaeyoung: Sorry, I haven't introduced myself. I'm Lee Chaeyoung. I think we're from different classes, that's why we haven't really interacted.
Goeun: What a pretty name.
She looks at her friends. They gave her a thumbs-up and looked back at me.
Goeun: By any chance... you wanna go out with me?
I felt her hands tighten their grip on mine as if she's nervous. I mean, how could I say no to her?
Chaeyoung: Yes! I-I mean, I'd love to
Seoyoung, Jieun, and Eunseong: YES!
Goeun: Hey! Keep it down! Everyone in the playground can hear you!