POP TARTS :: LEE HAECHAN

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You were twirling in front of your mirror, Renjun standing close by, as the both of you inspected your outfit for the day. A black turtle neck, accompanied by a graphic shirt given to you by Renjun, a black and white plaid skirt topped off with white boots. You quite liked it.

Renjun finally looked up from scanning your outfit to look at you through the mirror as he shot a grin and two thumbs-ups as a sign of approval, "It looks great!"

You turn towards him as you flash a smile, "A compliment from Renjun? That's quite rare." You giggled, taking your purse from the desk as you threw it over your shoulder, giving it another check to make sure everything you needed was inside.

Renjun couldn't help but laugh at your statement, after all, you weren't lying. Getting a compliment from him was something that people bragged about. This one time, he complimented an art student's painting, and the girl went feral over it and posted about it the next day in the school's newspaper, exclaiming how her painting got Renjun's approval and since then, his opinion mattered a lot more than you thought it was worth.

"Hey, I give compliments where it's due." He stated, merely shrugging off the fact that the shirt he gave you upgraded the outfit in his eyes. Or maybe that was his mind playing with him, who knows.

"You should probably get going," He said, looking at the time on his phone as he pocketed it and gave you another look over, making sure everything was fine. That was until then that he realised that he forgot to give you the gift that he intended to give you on your birthday, a few days ago, when he was, unfortunately, buried with his art assignments.

He ushered you towards his bag as he pulled out your gift, and your eyes widened like saucers, a gasp escaping from your throat as you looked between Renjun and the gift in his hands. "That's for me?" You ask incredulously, mouth open in amazement. 

Renjun couldn't help but chuckle at your surprised expression as he brought his hand up towards your mouth to shut you up, he nodded, "Happy belated birthday, I was busy with school so I forgot to give it to you sooner but, here it is. I hope you like it." Renjun grinned at you.

Timidly, you took the gift in your hands and you blinked twice. You were still in a state of shock because it was even rarer that Renjun got anyone gifts. You felt a new surge of respect for him as you opened the gift as carefully as you could. After all, a gift from Renjun should be treasured.

Underneath the gifting wrap lay a box large enough for your hand to cover the surface. You looked towards your friend and gave him a questioning look as he gestured for you to open the gift.

And you were going to, you just wanted to take your sweet time in relishing the moment of opening a gift given to you by Renjun. Who knew you would get a gift from him?

You pressed your palm on the top of the lid, and lifted it slowly as you could, and inside laid the most beautiful necklace you'd ever seen in your entire life. Letting out a gasp, you gulped, taking the chain in your hands and inspecting it. The necklace glistened in the light and you noticed that there was a pendant with the letter 'R' in the middle, which you assumed stood for Renjun. Him being the clever best friend he was.

You sat there, staring at the necklace for about 5 minutes until Renjun nudged your shoulders, bringing you to reality as he asked you, "Do you like it?"

Of course, you did, Renjun already knew from the sparkle in your eyes and the soft gasp that left your mouth. Well, if that didn't prove how much you liked it, you not being able to take your eyes off the necklace for the past 5 minutes surely told him that you loved it. And he sure was relishing in the happiness that was presented on your face. If he knew you would be this happy about receiving a gift from him, he would've done it years ago.

"I love it." You said, wearing it immediately as you grinned at the mirror. Turning around, you hugged Renjun as you settled your head on his shoulder, your smile ever widening when he hugged you back. And once again, you could only thank the Lord who gave you Huang Renjun as your best friend.

"I'm glad you do." He chuckled, patting your back as the two stepped out of your apartment, he waved you goodbye and wished you good luck on your blind date.