Three days after she finished the assignment she borrowed the book for, So Eun came back to return it. She went straight to the admin, the person she should hand the book to. The woman is surprised to discover it's the same person she hoped she won't meet again, the jerk. When she saw him lying in his admin chair, she pouted. Hyuk Soo was immersed in reading a book. The glasses he was wearing made him appear more handsome than before.
So Eun slowly approached him and put the book on the table, trying to not look at him or act annoyed in front of him. Soon, Hyuk Soo realized that someone came to return a book. He tilted his head, and changed its direction towards the customer. When he saw So Eun in front of him, awkwardly trying to avoid eye contact, he smiled. "I came to return the book I borrowed." So Eun stated. Without saying a word, Hyuk Soo took it, checked the book's ID and So Eun's ID on computer. He quickly resumed his reading after finishing his duty, but So Eun was still standing there, in front of his desk and was now gazing at the front cover. It sparked her curiosity in an instant. "You're interested in fashion, aren't you?" So Eun asked the young and quiet librarian. Well, she never thought he looked like someone who would be interested in fashion, but after looking closer at him, she realized he is fashionable. The clothes he carefully chose made him appear charismatic and different. Even more, the guy in front of her had the figure of a top model, being tall with a handsome face. When So Eun figured that the guy in front of her was extremely attractive, her jaw dropped and she could think only "why on earth have I not realized it before?" Hyuk Soo lifted his head again and gazed at her lazily, blurting out "You're still here?" to So Eun. All the awe on her face disappeared instantly and now she was really annoyed at him. The aspiring actress turned around and walked away from the librarian, cursing him in her heart for his comportment. Having seen the change in her expression, Hyuk Soo chuckled to himself and followed So Eun with his gaze, before returning to the book he was reading. So Eun decided it's for the best to spend her spare time reading another interesting book. She chose one from the art bookshelf, and sat on a chair, in silence. She wished the book would be able to shoo away the bad mood caused by Hyuk Soo's coldness. But after the first page, she couldn't resist the temptation and looked at him, who was focused on his subject of interest. She leaned her head on her right hand and wondered why he would choose to be a librarian when he could easily find a job as fashion model. Few minutes later, a girl approached Hyuk Soo. She also held a paper note in her hand, just like So Eun did. The girl shyly approached the librarian and So Eun began to observe them, out of curiosity. She wanted to see if the girl will be treated coldly by him like she was. The handsome librarian looked at the newcomer and read her note, and then he accidentally looked in So Eun's direction and caught her staring at him, which at first made So Eun feel flustered. To cover it up, she acted casually, making a "what?" with her lip, while looking at him. Hyuk Soo shook his head, stood up and showed to the other girl where she can find the book. The fact he helped her easily intrigued So Eun, who felt a bit jealous. Seeing Hyuk Soo going back to his chair, she pretended to read and waited to make herself sure the guy is concentrated on his fashion book. This way, she would be able to watch him in silence. After mere minutes, the story repeated with another girl. Some minutes later, from behind her, So Eun heard a voice whispering, so she turned her head and saw two girls who were smiling happily while holding a book each other and intensely staring at Hyuk Soo. These two girls were the ones Hyuk Soo helped previously. "He helped me too... ah! I can visit this library every day and ask him for help to get closer to him!" said one of the girls. "Which book do we need tomorrow? How about this book?" replied the other girl, pointing at one book and noting its details on paper. It seemed as if they were in an open and friendly competition and the subject was no one else but Hyuk Soo. The first girl proposed they choose books in a row, so it would take more time, however, her partner in crime outsmarted her and said they better choose books from the far bookshelf because they would also walk around with him, and both smiled cheerfully as they disappeared. Finally, So Eun understood why she was treated coldly by Hyuk Soo, he thought she was one of this kind of girls, who just pretend to need a book in order to get closer to him. The whole thing made her pity him, it seemed like these girls are trying to hit on him and they always have the upper hand. "Well, it's just because he's too popular, I guess" So Eun assumed. When she checked up on him once again, he had received yet one of these extremely annoying requests. He sighed heavily and So Eun could read on his face that he felt bothered by that. Of course, he wasn't stupid or naïve, he knew what the girls were up to and that they were playing around with him. He could bear with it once or twice, but because it happens daily, it really gets on his nerves in the end. The librarian only wanted to have his own time without unnecessary interruptions. "Please try to find it by yourself", Hyuk Soo said sternly to the girl. But, when his eyes met the CCTV camera by accident, he remembered the owner practically imposed him to be more kind with the visitor, no matter how much he tried to remind him of the library's concept. However, the owner said him that since he was hired, more visitors come in. If he keeps acting indifferent, he'll be fired, as a consequence. "Fine", Hyuk Soo said, got up and helped this girl to find the book. In the end, So Eun understood how uncomfortable he feels around these girls who are trying to win his attention, and that it's harassment, for real. The young actress thought that he must be tired of them, especially if it happens daily. She can't fully imagine how horrible it must be, but feels sorry for him and wishes she would be able to do something for him. What if she can really do something for him?The Next Day She would really steal the spotlight, with nice makeup and a short yet elegant red dress. Looking at the mirror, So Eun asked herself if she should go this far. She cheered up herself while applying red lipstick "That's right, that's nothing, fighting, Eun-ah!!" grabbed her bag and called a taxi. When she arrived at the library, she took a deep breath before getting out of the taxi. The aspiring actress straightened her back, lifted her chin and entered with confidence in her. All the eyes are on her, making her thinking she perhaps has overdone it, but her goal is to catch their attention. She looked around and smiled brightly when she found the stoic librarian, and boldly approached him. "Annyeong, oppa" she greeted him. He turned around and found her smiling in front of him, surprising him. As a result, he felt really puzzled by her, couldn't understand why she's so nice to him and couldn't help himself but to check her from head to toe. "It's lunchtime, have you eaten already?" So Eun asked the stunned librarian. "Nope", he replied, and one could tell from his voice that he was really in a bit of shock and hesitant. "That's good, let's have lunch together" So Eun proposed, without hesitating to link their arms and dragged out a still puzzled Hyuk Soo. So Eun wrapped confidently her hand around Hyuk Soo's, walked slowly to make sure there was no one who hasn't seen them together. Through her attire, movements and acting, she sent an intimidation message to all the girls who were watching them, showed her chic and elegant side and glared at all the girls who were eyeing Hyuk Soo. By putting on such a show, she managed to drag him out. When they were far enough, she let go of his hand, sighed heavily, having a hard time to realize she was capable of something like this. "What did I just do?" she asked Hyuk Soo, who replied with another question: "Do you like me?" to which she denied, leaving him even more confused. So Eun said she needs to cool down and suggested they should buy a cold drink first. Hyuk Soo agreed and they sat together on a bench in the park, savoring their juices in silence. The librarian waited for the explanation. So Eun gathered courage and confessed she was trying to help him by putting on that show from earlier. The confession confused him, and the girl added even more details to the story. "I know that the girls are bothering you and how uncomfortable is this for you, I know that you dislike it and it must be really tiring for you" she told him. "So?" Hyuk Soo muttered, and more explanation followed. So Eun mentioned she's that kind of person who doesn't like to do what she dislikes, her principle is to do what she loves, and she believes he's no different from her, so she decided to put on that show hoping the girls will stop torment him. The man was simply astonished by how careful and considerate she is. Even though they're complete strangers, he could feel she is sincere just by listening to her words. Deep inside his heart, he felt moved. So Eun suddenly stood up and was already ready to leave, leaving Hyuk Soo confused by her actions."Where do you go?" the man asked So Eun. "I have my own business" said the woman in red. "Haven't you said that you will have lunch with me?" he continued, to which she simply stated she won't, making him chuckle. She's really something different, full of surprises and an unpredictable person. "Yak! What's your name?" he screamed at her, rushing to reach her just when she was about to enter in a taxi. "Han So Eun!" she replied before leaving. Hyuk Soo followed the taxi's departure with his gaze and smiled to himself.It was a rainy day. After finishing her classes, So Eun decided to savor a warm coffee from the automated coffee machine to keep her warm. She put some coins and patiently waited for the coffee to be poured. Because it was very hot, So Eun didn’t sip immediately. With the coffee in hand, she approached the glass doors and was mesmerized by the rain. The rain seemed to be one of the things which could soothe her heart, and she loved it. She loved to lose herself in trying to count the raindrops fallen on the window glass, and breathing the ionized air. After rain, everything seems purer, a new, with a fresh smell. Suddenly, the memories of having been asked by Hyuk Soo what is her name clouded her vision, just like the vapors from the coffee she held in her hand steamed the glass doors. “Aish, couldn’t he ask what my name is in a nicer way?” So Eun said to herself, pouting. At the thought of paying him a visit, she grinned widely, but then wondered which kind of excuse
The rehearsal class had just ended at 6 p.m., so Eun was packing her belongings and preparing to leave when her friend approached her and invited her to dinner before she left. So Eun remained silent for a while, contemplating her offering; today she works full-time at Campuss and has no time to do anything else or visit the library. She recalls Hyuk Soo asking her to visit him every day; she isn't willing to go that far, but every time she thinks about it, she can't just refuse. "I apologize... "I'd like to go to the library before going home," Eun said sweetly to her friend. Her friend is perplexed and frowning her brow as she wonders about So Eun. Their tasks were completed, and they didn't need to find any literature for the foreseeable future, but why did So Eun continue to visit the library? She then made a joke to So Eun about how diligent she is. So Eun just laughed awkwardly at her remark. She feels silly for no reason; she is not visiting the library becaus
Kim Young Kwang is a nice person, and Han So Eun naturally grew closer to him after their first meeting. They exchange messages, naturally follow each other on social media, and occasionally comment on each other's posts. So Eun learned from their conversation that Young Kwang and So Eun have similar book tastes. Young Kwang enjoys romance novels as well. He tells So Eun about the most unforgettable story he's ever read, which piques her interest. So he suggests she borrow his novel. They decide to meet at Hyuk Soo's library after So Eun's last class. It was almost dinnertime when she finished her class, and it was pouring outside. So Eun, thankfully, does not forget her umbrella. As a result, she can walk without fear of getting wet. Young Kwang, on the other hand, has just arrived at the library. He drives there and parks his car near the library. Because of the heavy rain, the library is not as crowded as usual. He notices Hyuk Soo, who is preoccupied with his work because his shi
He glanced at his phone, it's almost a time to have a lunch break. It's been 1 day 11 hour and 25 minutes, he counts. She doesn't reply his message. She clearly read it though but why she doesn't reply? It's become a mystery for him. Hyuk Soo open their chat room and type a new message for her. He want to asks her where does she plan to have lunch but he doesn't sent it, in fact he clear the message.He was waiting for her message from yesterday But nothing come from her. Maybe she is busy. She doesn't even come to visit the library too. Is she angry to me? Did I do something that irritated her? He tries to remember their last meeting but he find nothing. He gradually become bored, the library isn't crowded in the lunch break time so he has nothing to do at all while waiting for his time to have lunch.He open his SNS which he never did for a long time just to kill the boredom. He doesn't follow a lot of people so his wall is full of Lee Young Kwang curent and old post. After some min
It's finally weekend. On the weekend So Eun usually get up at noon because she cherish her precious sleeping time so much. But not for today, at the dawn her eyes was widely open, she can't back to sleep anymore. To be honest she didn't get a good sleep at all last night and the culprit of her restless night is no one else but Hyuk Soo. She isn't quite sure if he is really going to fetch her today but yet she is belwidered to thinks what outfit she has to wear to meet him. She decide to get up early, pull out all of her clothes on the bed even when everyone around her is still sleeping. She cant decide about the outfit because she doesn't know where are they going to go, so she thinks to ask him. wasn't ask him about their destination in this early morning would only make him assumed that she is really excited about their date? Are they even going to date? Nope. She throw away her phone on the pillow.In the end she choose a casual yet chic outfit as her concept. She takes her phone a
The primere has finally arrived. It takes place on Saturday night. So Eun dresses in a semi-formal red gown that makes her stand out. She did her hair in a simple chignon with a curly accent. She has to look her best because this is her first time on a primere. She prefers to wear a fabulous red dress because it makes her feel brave and bold. She wants to meet people in Hyuk Soo's world with confidence, without embarrassing the man. She wants to show him that she, too, can enchant people with her charm. So Eun doesn't want to diminish Hyuk Soo's charisma by appearing as an unbeatable partner for him at this important event. Hyuk Soo arrived earlier to fetch So Eun, he dressed in black and wearing a long coat. He is always fashionable, but he is making an effort to look better for this day. At first glance, no one would be able to tell him apart from a top model. With his black coat, Hyuk Soo appears very charismatic and manly. The all-black theme he chose for his outfit g
At A Private Restaurant There is a group of fashionable rich ladies gathering together. They happily chatted and enjoyed the dishes. At this time, Kim Min Hee arrives and greets them. They are her college friends. One of her friends, who works as a lecturer, informed her that their college is going to put on a big drama show. She invited them to come. "Where are you teaching?" the other friend confirms it. "Seoul University," she answered. This fact attracted Min Hee's attention, who was disinterested in all conversation before. She recalled that her brother told her about a place where Soo Hyuk works. It is a library near Seoul University. "When and where will it be held?" Min Hee speaks. Her friend informed her that the drama show is going to be held on December 25th. There are a lot of producers invited to discover new talents. "May I participate?"Min Hee continues. She is more than just welcomed. Her friend even asked her to become the evaluator of the show
So Eun becomes concerned as Hyuk Soo gradually loses consciousness. Her petite body struggles to support the weight of his super tall body. Fortunately, a taxi was nearby at the time, so she quickly called it and helped the driver take Hyuk Soo inside. "Where should we go, miss?" the driver asks So Eun, who is now sitting in the backseat alongside the collapsed Hyuk Soo. She is unsure how to respond to the driver because she does not know where the tall man lives. "Em... Oppa, where do you live?" So Eun tries to wake Hyuk Soo up, and the man responds faintly. The taxi driver immediately recognizes where he lives and begins driving the two of them to Hyuk Soo's apartment. So Eun continues to monitor his temperature while Hyuk Soo sleeps and leans against the corner. He has a high fever and appears to be trembling in the cold. She is trying to fix his clothes to keep him warm, not realizing Hyuk Soo's head has fallen on her shoulder. The girl freezes in place, realizing t