“Jinyoung!” I heard Junghwan call my name. I look around the crowded bar at my group of friends. Their faces plastered with worry. “Are you even listening? What’s been up with you lately? You haven’t been yourself in weeks!”

He was right of course. Ever since that night were I met the stranger at work I haven’t been myself. I had been depressed and alone a lot. My friends had finally convinced me to come out for the night. The only one of my friends that knew what was going on was Dongwoo and that was because he basically pinned me to the floor until I told him.

“Guys,” Dongwoo spoke up. “ Why don’t we give Jinyoung a break? He has had been having some problems.” He squeezed my knee gently under the table in an attempt to reassure me. I smiled softly at him and looked around the bar again when I spotted someone I never expected to see.

In almost like a dream walked in the stranger with five other guys. He had his arm wrapped around a thinner man with short hair. I know I don’t even know his name but the sight still hurt. I looked down at my drink and tried to pretend I was actually interested in the conversation that was happening before me.

I felt my eyes wander up to him for what felt like the thousandth time. This time my gaze was met by his. Had he been staring? I could feel my breath hitch and my heart falter. I quickly diverted my eyes and tried to calm myself. Why was I being like this? It’s just a stranger. I didn’t even think I thought of guys like that.

“Jinyoung?” I heard Dongwoo whisper. “Are you okay?” I looked at him then glanced quickly at the stranger. He had a scowl on his face as I saw his eyes were fixed on my friend who’s face was extremely close to mine. Dongwoo followed my eyes and looked at the man across the bar. “Is that him?”

“Yes. It is. I think I should go.” I whisper softly. “I’ll see you later guys, thanks for tonight.” I get up and quickly leave the bar. I made it to my car when I felt someone press me against it. I gasp and try to scream but I feel a rough hand wrap around my mouth.

“Shh, don’t worry Jin it’s just me.” I recognized this deep voice! Did he follow me? I slowly turned around and saw the man. His lips were turned up into an excelling smile that I couldn’t help but smile back but it quickly disappeared. What was I thinking? I should be going. I started to turn around but his hold on me tightened.

“What are you doing? I don’t even know you!” I tried to push him away but he was much stronger. He stood his ground like a brick wall, unmoving and stubborn.

“You want to know me though? Don’t you? You are intrigued by the thought of me. I can tell Jin. I see it in your eyes.  Stop holding back.” He slowly leaned in closer and I ducked under his arm and pushed him away.

“I don’t even know your name!”

“It’s Bang Yongguk. You can just call me Bang though, and I’ll call you Jin. Since by the way you react no one else has before.”

“Your right, no one has before… Bang.” His name rolled off my tongue and it sounded so right. All of a sudden I heard voices approaching, I looked behind him and saw his group of friends coming closer, being as loud as a tornado siren. They called out his name.

“Here,” He took my arm and scribbled his number on my arm quickly. “Call me? Please?” His voice was a deep whisper but his eyes were a loud plea. I couldn’t help but nod. He smiled at me softly and kissed my wrist softly, his hands as he grabbed my wrist were rough like sand paper but his lips were as soft as a flower petal. The soft kiss ended quickly as his friends appeared behind him.

“Yo, Guk!” Said the short haired man that Bang had his arm around earlier. “Let’s go man your our ride home.” The rest of the group chimed in with replies such as “Yeah!” and “Hurry up!”

He turned to me and smiled. “Bye Jin.” He waved and walked away again.