Foreign Love [new account]

[Tanime’s POV]

I sighed and started to put on some clothes. I felt really nervous even though I knew that this wasn’t a date. I was pacing up and down thinking about what to prepare. ‘Should I get some groceries? Argh, it’s not like he’s staying for dinner though…’

I decided that drinks should be enough and walked out of my apartment to go the grocery store. As I walked out of the building my phone started to ring.

“Yoboseyo?” I answered.

“Ne, Tanime ssi. It’s me Hoon. How have you been? What are you up to?”

“Ah ne, Hoon ssi. I’m fine. I was just about to go to the store.”

“Did you leave already? I’ll join you!” he said.

“I just walked out of the building.” I replied.

“Alright wait for me, I’ll be right there.” He said and ended the phone call. I put my phone away and waited. I waited only for 1 minute and then Hoon arrived.

“Let’s go!” he said.

We started walking to the grocery store and talked about school. Even though he didn’t went to school anymore Hoon always asked me about school which I really appreciated. I told him about the project with Ravana and our idea. And he offered to help me out. I accepted because I felt like I needed some company until Jimin would come.

At the grocery store I grabbed different bottles of soda, liquor and juice.
“What’s this? Hoon asked. I looked up at him.

“Ne?”

Are you giving a party without inviting me?” he asked. I looked at the basket and realized I took too much. I sighed and put some bottles back.

“Tanime ssi, are you okay? You look a little bit stressed. I don’t know you like this” Hoon asked.

“Aniyeyo, nothing the matter. I’m receiving a guest tonight. And I’m not sure what to buy.” I replied.

“Ah nuguya? Date?” Hoon frowned.

“Ani, just a friend who I promised to help.” I didn’t want to tell Hoon about Jimin. He will probably overreact.

“I see. I think three bottles should be enough then” he advised.

I put back the other bottles until there were only three left. After I paid Hoon grabbed the bag and carried it until we were home.

“Gomawoyo, Hoon ssi” I said as we walked into my apartment. Hoon turned around and looked me in the eyes.

“Tanime, it was nothing. Also… Let’s drop the formalities. We’re friends right?”

I looked at him a bit surprised, because I didn’t expect it to bother him. “No, problem Hoon. And yes, we’re friends.”

We sat down in the living room and I turned on the television. Suddenly I felt my phone buzz. I took out my phone and looked at the screen. ‘Oh, it’s a message’

- Awesome! I’ll come around six! Please send me your address. Jimin –

I looked at the clock and saw that it was already 3 PM. I tried to cover it, but couldn’t help to let out a deep sigh. I was so nervous I started to rub the side of my head. Hoon noticed and turned to look at me.

“Ravana, asked something about the project” I quickly said.

“Oh, jinjja? Shall we begin then?”

“Yes, one second.” I fake smiled. I quickly send Jimin my address.

In the following two and a half hours Hoon helped me to come up with several ideas to talk about. I looked at the clock and saw that it was already 5.30 PM. My heart skipped a beat. I turned to Hoon.

“Hoon, thank you so much for your help. I think this will be enough for now. I have to prepare for my guest.” I said.

“It was nothing, Tanime” he smiled and put his hand on my shoulder.

“You’re such a great friend.” I smiled this time showing my teeth. I actually felt really happy to have him as a friend since I couldn’t talk to Amanda often because of the time difference. Hoon suddenly stared deep into my eyes. His expression became serious.

“Mwo?” I asked a bit surprised.

“T-Tanime” he stuttered.

“Eo?” I asked concerned. My eyes fell on the clock again. ‘Shit, It’s almost time ㅠㅠ’

“Hoon, I’m sorry but I have to prepare for my guest.” He looked at me and nodded.
“Eo, I understand. No problem.” He got up and grabbed his stuff. ‘What’s wrong with him all of a sudden?’

“Are you alright, Hoon?” I asked. He turned around.

“Hm, don’t worry.” He smiled. It was a fake smile I could sense it. “Tanime, good luck with your guest! I’ll talk to you later okay?”

“Gomawo, Hoon” I walked him to the door and let him out. As soon as I closed the door I started my mental preparation and started to run around in my apartment while screaming.

“OOOOOH MAAAAAAIIII GOOOODUUUU” I screamed. Usually when I do this I feel less nervous.

“Let’s do this, let’s do this” I chanted.

* Ding dong *

I put my hands in front of my mouth and looked at my front door. ‘What’s this? Was I too loud?’

* Ding dong *

“I’m coming!” I yelled and quickly walked to the front door to open it.

“Mianhaeyo, I will…” My eyes widened as they met with Jimin’s eyes.

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