it’s 8am and it’s already been a rough morning. you woke up late, missed breakfast, missed the bus–

so the moment you walk into class and notice that someone is in the seat you’ve been sitting in for the past three weeks,
all hopes of a better day go right down the drain. you don’t even bother to hide the annoyance on your face as you choose
another seat, not bothering to look at the person you’re next to. the to-go cup of coffee is still warm in your hands and brings
a little comfort– at least you won’t miss your daily caffeine, right?

when you set aside the beverage and neatly place your notebooks on the table, you glance over as your hand reaches for the cup–
which happens to have an intent gaze set on it. it’s kind of strange– you won’t lie.

seeing someone stare so blankly yet so intensely at coffee isn’t something you really experience. the person you’re sitting next to
has what you could only describe as the most vacant stare you’ve ever seen. 

you pause before slowly grabbing the cup, musing over your actions for a moment. it has been a crappy start to the day, but this guy
looks like he’s been to hell and back.

“ah– maybe you need this more than me.”

meekly, you offer the drink and his devoid gaze seems to completely change within the next second. he snaps from his trance and curiosity appears.

“need what?”

your concerned stare goes deadpan the moment he asks and realization hits him when he looks down. immediately, he shakes his head in refusal.

“that’s okay– thanks, though.”

“no, it’s really fine– you looked like you were going to kill someone,” you joke lightly, “you can have it.”

a small smile finds its way to his lips and with some hesitation, he takes the drink from you, giving a word of thanks.

“never seen you sit here before.” he points out, eyes observing the empty seats in the large classroom. “i’m wonwoo.”

“–that’s because someone took my seat.” you roll your eyes before lips curve slightly, introductions exchanged when you tell him your name.

you don’t know if it’s because of him, but your day is much better after that class.

–and the next day, wonwoo comes with two cups of coffee, patting the empty seat beside him.