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 she should use to pop there. At a loss of ideas, she thought that borrowing a book seemed the most plausible and believable. “Well, I need a book anyway” she said, smiling brightly. Near the coffee machine, there was an old heater she used as a support for her cappuccino while she opened her umbrella. The young actress walked confidently into the rain, heading to Hyuk Soo’s workplace, the library, which wasn’t far from her department’s building. She mumbled some song while walking and sipped from her cappuccino. When she reached the library, through the transparent doors, she could see him helping the visitors. Much to her surprise, he accidentally looked towards the entrance doors and found her standing by herself. Hyuk Soo smiled instinctively and went straight to So Eun after the customer left, and welcomed her. “You’ve come to see me? “ Hyuk Soo asked So Eun, making her feel a bit embarrassed about the real reason she came there with. “Ah, why would I want to see you? I came for a book.” So Eun tried to escape from his trap. “You’ve even brought me a drink?” he added as he stole the cappuccino from her hand and had a taste of it. He gave her a hint about his preferences, saying he rather likes black coffee and Americano, and she should bring that next time. So Eun couldn’t believe her eyes, such scene had actually happened, and the idea of an indirect kiss with the librarian let her completely dumbfounded. It was really awkward. She masked everything with smile and laughter, and made fun of him. “Kekeke, so you’re a funny one! Boy, appearances are really deceitful. You’re mistaken, I really haven’t brought it for you….” Stated So Eun, thinking at how absurd this situation is. “Just come in, it is cold outside” said the man, and came back to his desk, took a magazine and began to read while enjoying So Eun’s cappuccino. “Whaat? He didn’t even offered to help me with the umbrella and now he’s drinking my cappuccino! What a cold hearted man!” she cursed him in her mind. She went past him glaring, but he didn’t notice. She spent a quarter of an hour looking for an entertaining novel, and when she found one, she sat on the place by the window. Soon, her mind was completely captured by the book she began to read. Sometime later, she heard a deep voice asking her “You’re reading a novel?” naturally lifted her head and saw Hyuk Soo sitting on the chair, in front of her. “Why? I don’t read only things relevant to my studies. I need a break” So Eun told him. He answered laconic as always. So Eun closed her book and asked him why he’s here and doesn’t do his job as a librarian. He casually answered and told her his shift has ended and continued to read from the magazine he had started the day before. She couldn’t take her eyes off him, and he knew that, so he stopped his activity and stared at her. To cover her nervousness, she asked the handsome librarian why he has to share a table with her. “Aren’t we supposed to be together as much as we can?” he remarked, trying to remind her of their fake relationship. At first, So Eun was confused and didn’t understand. Hyuk Soo helped her remember by mentioning her past intention of wanting to help him get rid of unwanted attention from those scary girls. He clearly was trying to take advantage of the situation, saying they should make it even more believable. This awoke So Eun’s curiosity, who wondered if what she has done wasn’t enough to repel those girls. “You would think they’d get lost after watching you, right?” Hyuk Soo hinted her. Upon realization that the culprits still haven’t quit, she was amazed and upset in the same time. He chuckled and said she’s stupid to believe the pests would quit that easily. “Stop calling me stupid! Aigoo, they’re really something! These girls aren’t ashamed to chase a man! “So Eun said, in disbelief. He suggested they maintain the act they have started, and smiled. “You should to send them more intimidating signals, just visit me every day, okay?” he said, and made her feel unsure if she should go that far. With this occasion, she was able to discover more of his playful nature hidden under the appearance of a stoic person. Hyuk Soo actually started to tease her saying “Are you that kind of person who doesn’t finish what she has started? Waa, that’s so mean from your part!”, and he really enjoyed it, but So Eun got really angry and shouted she’s not that kind of person. He fastly covered her mouth with his hand and reminded her they’re in a library. She nod her head and her mouth was freed immediately. “You can visit me as much as you can, and we can have lunches and coffee breaks together”, he proposed, and prompted her to wonder if he’s seriously asking her out for a date. “I am”, Hyuk Soo responded casually, with a big smile. The level of awkwardness just got raised up, and So Eun stared at him in disbelief. “You don’t have to make that serious face “, he smirked. The librarian felt that the girl is cute and teasing her gives him so much fun. On the outside, he may look distant, but on the inside he’s completely different. “Hehe, you do enjoy making jokes, don’t you?” So Eun remarked ironically. “Kind of”, said Hyuk Soo. “I feel like I am starting to regret it”, So Eun expressed her annoyance at him making fun of her and enjoying it. He just smiled. “But, Hyuk Soo –ssi…” “Doesn’t oppa sound better?” he asked So Eun, but she hesitated to call him that way. She felt they don’t have that kind of relationship required for it to happen, and her face betrayed her confusion. Why should she do that? “We’re still in the library”, Hyuk Soo affirmed. “Aaah”, So Eun understood. She glared at him once again for mocking her telling her she’s so slow in everything she does. But there was a thing she felt she must confirm, that they’re going to pretend they’re lovers in the library, they don’t need to have lunch together at all. “I’d love to do all of it “said Hyuk soo, focusing again on his magazine, to avoid any further conversation. “Why?” So Eun asked him. “Just because” he answered laconically.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
Hyuk Soo continues to approach and even tilts his head. So Eun can now clearly feel his warm breath in front of her face, which tickles her and makes the girl nervous. She is unable to move at all. Seizing the opportunity, the tall man began to close his eyes, preparing to join their lips together. But then So Eun pushes him away and forces the man to open his eyes again. "I'm going to be late! I have a class in the morning "She stated. So Eun ran away from the man without waiting any longer for his response. She grabs her bag and rushes out of Hyuk Soo's apartment. Hyuk Soo is taken aback by his situation. They were almost kissing when she pushed him away. His face has hardened as he lowers his gaze and stares at the empty space. He examines the situation carefully before cracking a thin smile. "What kind of class does she have on Sunday? What a liar! "He smiled as he remembered her expression. The girl is a terrible con artist. "When she's embarrassed like that, sh