Everyone was trying to get closer to the stage but you and I decided that the area at the back deserved attention too. "Look at all the space in here," you said. I made a sound of agreement, happy that there was indeed a lot of space. Though when I looked at you, I sort of hoped there wasn’t any.

“Good afternoon, class. I am Lee Donghae, and I will be your professor here in English 10. You guys have that subject every Wednesday and Friday, so I look forward to seeing you in those days of the week.” He ended with a smile. Oh God. I SO look forward to seeing you too. “Were you saying something, Mr.- uh..” he looked at my nameplate. “Lee Hyukjae?” Fck, did I say that out loud? 

I was busy staring at you that I didn’t see how you interlocked your hand with mine. You looked at me so slowly, and I felt all my insides melt when you smiled at me and said, "Hyukjae, this feels so nice." People who passed us by were complaining about how cold that day became. With your eyes staring at me and your hand in mine, I couldn’t help but think, No, it’s the warmest day ever.