𝐌𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧 𝐋.𝐀. | 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐟𝐭. 𝐒𝐚𝐣𝐮𝐧

#2 When I Met You

Song: Next Page by Twice

Mina's POV:

"My name is Myoui Mina." I held out my hand with a bright smile on my face.

He was wearing a bucket hat earlier but I still noticed that he's Korean. I can just tell. The only thing I didn't notice was that he was actually handsome. Ooh lala. New crush unlocked.

He looked at me, confused. One of his brows raised as he looked lost.

It's been years since I'm asking for a boyfriend. Lord, you're too kind to give a blessing on my first day in L.A. I'll promise to never let him go.

Pfft!

I laughed at myself as I realized that I'm being too overdramatic again.

"Why are you laughing?" He seriously asked that question, revealing his deep voice for the first time.

Why am I laughing? Well, obviously it's because of my thoughts a second ago. I never thought that I would meet a tall, fox-eyed, Korean guy in L.A. In addition, exactly my type. If he only knew that my thoughts are all about him. God, can I squeal right now?

"You're crazy." He avoided me, shaking his head from left to right.

Dang. He's so attractive and so as his voice! Better tell Momo about all of this.

"Excuse me, how long should I wait for you to shake hands with me?" His head that was once looking at the window beside him, slowly turned to face me. He looked at my hand and then to my face repeatedly.

I will not stop. Not until he shake his hands with me.

"Jeon Wonwoo." He briefly introduced himself and accepted my hand for just a second. He then looked away, avoiding my gaze.

At least, I felt his hand for a second.

The waiter then appeared in front of the two of us.

"Good evening, may I get your order?" He plaster a small smile while he already has a pen, ready to write down our orders.

"May I have a—"

"Six pieces of chicken, one large hawaiian pizza, two bowl of spaghetti, and two sodas." I averted my gaze at the waiter and smiled. The waiter gave me cheerful look, unlike Wonwoo who judges me with his intense stares since I cut him off earlier.

"Okay, is that a—?"

"Mwo?!" He cut off the waiter and got our attention. I finally looked at him in the eyes as he massaged his temples.

"I'll just have a salad and water." He softly looked at the waiter as he said that in English.

"So, should I change your current order ma'am?"

"Ani." My hand landed on the table, creating a sound. Once again, he looked at me, furrowing his eyebrows deeply.

"Yah, manh-i meog-eoya handa. Are you on a diet?" I suggested and told him that he should eat a lot, but the guy in front of me didn't agree less.

I may seem bossy but who eats like a person saving a penny? If it's food, eat more.

"Keep my order the same please." I said, referring to the waiter, but then Wonwoo replied.

"Ani, silh-eo. I'm avoiding soda. I need to be healthy." He nonchalantly wiped it on my face that he doesn't need my guidance.

"Please make it one salad and water. Then, add her own order." He said his last say as he faced the waiter with a warm smile. How come he changed his reaction when facing me?

The waiter stared at the two of us with a traumatic face. I think it's because were switching languages throughout ordering our meal. Also, I'm adding our bickering to truly complete his rare perturbing experience from us.

"Okay?" The waiter scratched his head and went off out from our sight like a man who was been chased by a ghost.

"You're really annoying." Wonwoo gave me an unbelievable look.

"Me? Annoying? You should tell that to yourself because you don't even want to eat chicken."

"I would like to but no."

"Would. By that word, it means that someone's restricting you. Who is it?" I abruptly crossed my arms and talked to him like I already knew him for decades.

"You don't deserve to know." He replied. Even though he obviously doesn't like me, I already like him. His attitude is different from the boys that I met before. They're usually too nice, if not, they are too miserable. He's just in the middle. So, perfect.

A small silence occured. The only thing that I can hear are the people inside the restaurant. I can hear the clinking sounds of glasses as well as the sizzling sounds of the food. I continuously tapped the table out of awkwardness.

"Why are you here in L.A.?" That question popped out from my mouth suddenly.

"The real question is, why are you here in L.A.?" He pulled out the reverse card and the question fired back at me.

My family was the only thing that thickly coated my mind when he mentioned that question. My own question.

"Relieve my stress. That's all."

"You chose L.A. to relieve your stress?"

"It's the only thing that came to my mind at that moment."

We're back at being silent again but, fortunately, the food arrived, and it succeeded in stopping the cold atmosphere before it comes.

We only did small talks while eating. We met for the first time today so I really can't question anything personal from him. Including the person who restricted him from eating unhealthy foods.

Yes, I watched him eating his salad while I consume large amount of calories. Isn't it unfair?

At last, we finished eating and I insisted to pay for the food, which he later on agreed.

"Where do you live?" I may lied earlier when I said that I can't question anything personal from him.

"Excuse me?" He coughed while drinking his water.

"I can't find any place to stay. Besides, it's already evening. I also don't know anyone here. Let me stay with you please?" I begged him but his face showed an instant rejection.

"No way." He quickly stood up and continued to walk out from the restaurant.

"Hey wait for me!" Even though my luggage is heavy, I exerted all my strength just so that I can catch up with him. I recklessly pulled my luggage as it creates disturbing sounds.

"Please?" I was out of breath. I blocked him, finally.

As I said, none of this was my plan. If you look at the reality, he's my only chance. He's Korean and I'm lucky that I met him. I can't let him go easily, because he could be the last one that I might meet. If I'll easily throw him away, I might live on the streets.

"Fine."

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Author's note 📜:
Excited for this book! Thank you guys for spending your time in reading this chapter. Love you!

-sebongssi