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The next day, Jun wanders around in the campus alone and depressed. So the imaginary guy isn't really imaginary. It's just him hanging his hopes up thinking Seunghee actually likes him but is just playing hard to get. He sighs all morning recalling how her eyes sparkled telling her story about him. Just that defeated him when he hasn't even seen the actual guy. He jerks when someone bumps him from behind. He looks over his shoulder only to find Sorn smiling at him.

"Good morning Jun!" Sorn greets.

He keeps the gloomy expression and says, "Oh, it's just you."

Sorn walks beside him, looking up to him. "Why the gloomy face? It's so early in the morning."

"None of your business."

Sorn creased her eyebrows at him, "And the obnoxious attitude too. I'm going to Seunghee noona's place later, wanna come with me?"

That made him perky in an instant. "What time are we going?"

Sorn giggled a bit and pat him on the arm," You never cease to amaze me when it comes to Seunghee noona. I'll drop by your room at 5."

"Okay. See yah."

"Bye!"

Sorn walks out of his way. And Jun finally regains his energy.

"Yosh! I still have to try my best after all!"

With that, he dashes to his next class high spiritedly.

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Seunghee has just got down her apartment by that time. Along the hallway, she meets the landlord who is all smiles at her. She finds him a bit creepy though. He is overweight and has this very big tummy. But he's nice when talking to her. It's just that his appearance is a little unpleasant.

"Good morning Seunghee-shi," the landlord greets.

She smiles back, "Ah, good morning, Mr. Landlord."

"Your neighbor will be arriving tonight. I think he goes to the same school."

"That's good news Mr. Landlord. It'll be nice if we know each other."

"Yeah, and I think he's about the same age too."

"Really? Well, that's reassuring. I'll go ahead now Mr."

"Okay, study well."

Seunghee slightly waves back at him before going. Somehow, it makes her curious about the new neighbor. But anyways, there's a huge number of students in the university. It can be anyone.

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Seunghee arrives in school meeting Sehun and Areum on her way to her first class. They are sitting down a school bench near the student lounges with some papers before them. She joins them for a bit.

"Oppa, unnie," she calls before sitting with them.

Upon seeing her, Sehun gets something inside his bag.

"Mom told me to give this to you," Sehun says as he hands out a container full of kimchi.

Seunghee beams in delight, "Waa!! Thank you! Say thanks to auntie for me!"

"We can share that in your place for dinner tonight," Sehun says.

"Sure! Sorn's dropping by too. I'll be eating a full meal tonight! Thank you oppa!" Seunghee replies.

"I bet Jun's gonna tag along too. Speaking of which, how did it go yesterday?" Areum asks.

"What went yesterday?" Sehun cluelessly asks.

"Well..." Seunghee pauses and decides to continue but Sehun buts in before her.

"Looks like it's your lucky day," Sehun utters gazing at the bench next to them.

Areum gapes at their side too. Seeing them, Seunghee turns to her right side too. And when she sets her eyes on him, everything moves in slow motion. She finds Jeonghan and his two friends quietly but elegantly taking their seats at the bench next to them. He looks like a prince with his long blond hair falling down the sides of his face as he bends down to take his seat and later on tucks the strands of his hair behind his left ear. She's caught in his charms once again but speedily averts her eyesight just to not look obvious. But her face is heating up and her heartbeats are running a marathon.

Areum and Sehun just giggle at the sight of her when she faces them. She looks like a kid who just did something mischievous. She's totally embarrassed.

"You're cute, my little cousin," Sehun jokes.

"Yeah," Areum can't stop her snickering.

"Ah, you should've just told me he's coming," Seunghee whines.

As they are talking, Jeonghan and his friends are sneakily watching them. Seungcheol elbows Jeonghan lightly.

"Your princess awaits the prince," he speaks.

"She was looking at you when we arrived. She just didn't notice that I saw her," Jisoo tells him too.

"Ah, don't get my hopes up guys. I'll work my way up with her in no time," Jeonghan utters.

He sends her a peek at the corner of his eyes. She's still busy chatting with her companions. He will really start soon. Just you wait Seunghee, he says in his thoughts.

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By 6 pm, Seunghee, along with Sehun, Areum, Sorn and Jun altogether stroll to her apartment. They chat along the way making fun of Seunghee's reaction earlier.

"You should've seen her face. She was so surprised, she looked like fainting," Sehun cracks.

"That's so close unnie!" Sorn exclaims.

"Yeah, and these two just had to make fun of me! I was almost melting there," Seunghee pouts.

"What more if he stays near you one day? Like, be your neighbor or something?" Areum asks.

"That is just the most impossible thing ever," Seunghee assures.

"You don't know what the future might bring," Jun adds.

The atmosphere turns a little cold with his gloomy state. But anyhow, Sehun jumps over and strangles him.

"Cheer up boy! I don't like you for Seunghee but it's not the end of the road for you. Just like you said, who knows what the future might bring right?" he encourages the depressed boy.

Jun doesn't react otherwise. Seunghee gazes at him, she feels a little responsible. She wants to make it up to him. He's a friend to her already. She can't see him moping like this for long.

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The group finally reaches the place. As they noisily walk up the corridor of the second floor, they spot some things before the door of the room next to Seunghee's. An acoustic guitar, a pair of cymbals and a batch of boxes.

"Looks like you have a musician for a neighbor," Sehun states.

"The landlord said he goes to the same school. Of course he's a musician," Seunghee answers and opens the door.

She gets in and the lot follows behind. And right after closing her door, a pair of shoes steps into the hallway.

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"Ah! This is so good! I've never tasted kimchi like this before," Sorn says as she is from Thailand.

They are staying at her dining table just infront of her room, all seated.

"You bet. Nothing can beat auntie's kimchi on this planet," Seunghee seconds.

Sehun buts in, "Mom should really hear your words of praise once in a while so she can slow down at nagging everytime."

"You just stop playing online games and she will definitely stop nagging at you," Areum says.

Jun is just quiet. He gapes at Seunghee once in a while but when she sees him, he avoids her eyes. It's getting a bit troublesome for her. He has to regain his usual self.

"Hey Jun, do you plan to avoid me for the rest of the semester? If yes, then you better stop coming here," Seunghee tells him. She has to be straight to the point. This kid is a bit spoiled and she doesn't want to babysit him.

Jun somehow shows a worried expression. But he holds his head high and declares, "I've decided Seunghee."

Everybody is surprised with him calling her only Seunghee and his tone is firm and sincere too. Seunghee looks at him straight in the eyes for that.

He continues, "I'm not gonna back down just because you have feelings for this guy who doesn't even recognize it. I'll strive my hardest till the day you turn to me and finally accept my feelings. I won't be swayed by anything. I'll prove to you that I'm really serious about you no matter what."

There goes the silence. The atmosphere turns serious.

"Whew!" Areum whistles amidst it all.

Sehun puts his hand on his shoulder and then gives him a light strangle, "Why you rascal! That's how you do it!"

Sorn is just smiling on her seat while Seunghee just sighs. This kid just doesn't know how to give up, doesn't he? She smiles at the thought.

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After sometime, they are situated at the living room now, playing some music. Sorn strums the guitar and the others hum their own tunes. It's becoming a bit unruly with the differences in genre. Then they hear the doorbell ring.

"Maybe it's the neighbor," Areum says sitting beside Sehun whose arm wraps around her waist.

"Maybe he has something for you. I hope it's food," Sehun seconds.

"I hope it's not," Seunghee replies as she walks to the door.

The door is located a few meters away from the living room but you can't see the door from there. So when Seunghee opens the door, no one sees her reaction but the person before her.

"Anyounghaseyo. Ah, Seunghee-shi," the person greets her with a pack of something on his hands.

She stays frozen where she is. She turns to dreamland that very instant. This person is right before her at a time she never expects him to be, smiling gently at her as he offers the thing on his hands. Everything runs in slow motion once again.

"I never thought you're the one renting the room next door. Talk about coincidence," he continues.

She still isn't responding. This is a dream right? She tells herself. But he talks once again.

"Oh, I brought something for you. It's just something my mom cooked to give the neighbor."

He hands her the round container. And she accepts it speechlessly. And after a few seconds of contemplating whether or not this is real, she screams inside. This is not a dream!!

Luckily, Sehun and the others appear behind her and see the person right infront of her. The person also sees them.

"Anyounghaseyo. I'm the one who rents next door. Yoon Jeonghan mida," he greets with slight bowing.

Seunghee finally snaps out of her trance. Thank goodness they appeared. She can't be alone with him just yet. Her heart's gonna explode! This is a real shocking experience for her.

"Ah, he brought something for us," Seunghee states in a quite agitated tone while holding out the container in her hands.

And like Seunghee, they all are fairly surprised. Sehun murmurs something to Areum, "Talk about timing."

"Yeah," Areum silently replies and they both gawk at Jun who is a little stiff at the moment. Not to mention, he is gripping his hands tight.

"I think this is a bad time," Sehun adds. Areum just nods.

"Well, thank you Jeonghan-shi. It's nice meeting you," Sehun tells him aloud.

"Jeonghan...-shi?" Sorn questions.

They all look at Sorn with wide eyes as well as Jeonghan with a question mark on his face.

"Oh, I just thought he shares the same name with someone I know," Sorn utters frantically and then shuts her mouth.

"Well, I better get inside now, I have lots to unpack. It's nice to know it's actually someone I know nearby," Jeonghan says.

Before he goes Seunghee finally gains the courage to speak to him, "Thank you for this Jeonghan-shi. And yah, it's nice to know it's you staying next door."

She smiles at him, sweetly and beautifully. For a split second his world stops. And then he turns around to go inside his apartment.

Once he's out of the view, Seunghee finally closes the door and drops on her feet.

"Unnie!" Sorn flees to her helping her to stand on her feet.

Jun just bows on the side and Sehun and Areum just brush each other's arms.

"This is gonna be war," Sehun mutters.

"Seems like the end of the road appeared too early for him," Areum mumbles agreeing to him.

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Meanwhile behind the door at room 203, Jeonghan leans on it with the back of his hand covering his eyes looking up the ceiling. He breathes heavily and groans silently, "Damn. Just how beautiful do you think you are Oh Seunghee?"

And with that, the night falls in deep.

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To be continued...

(15.11.18)