“How in the world did I let you guys talk me into this?” Soohyun groans from the passenger seat.

“Because it’ll be fun, hyung,” Kiseop laughs. “You were happy enough when you agreed.”

“That’s when I didn’t think you were actually going to do it. She’ll think I’m some sort of ert. How’d you feel if you were a girl and some random guy asked you on date?”

“A little creeped out, but if the guy was handsome and I got a good vibe from him, I’d go,” Eli shrugs.

“Looks aren’t always everything,” Soohyun replies.

“We know that,” Hoon says. “But being pretty won’t hurt her either.”

“We’ll make sure she’s pretty and hope she’s just as nice,” Kevin assures Soohyun, sticking his head in between the two seats.

“Okay, but what happens if she says no?”

“Then it’s your job to persuade her to say yes,” Dongho says. “Part of the deal.”

“Great.” Soohyun shakes his head before resting it against the window. Despite his nervousness, he falls asleep under the influence of the warm sun and the murmuring of the others as they scan the streets for a candidate.

AJ’s loud voice and the sudden stop of the car wakes him up a little later. “What about her? Over there, in the park, sitting on the bench with the flowers beside her.”

    Blinking sleep from his eyes, Soohyun takes note of which side s are pressed against and looks out in the same direction. It takes him a few seconds to find the girl, or rather young woman in question, sitting in a park across the road. He gives her a quick look over and has to admit that he likes what he sees.

    The afternoon sunshine paints streaks of copper in her long, dark brown hair. Soohyun wonders about the color of her eyes, hidden as they are by her downcast gaze. Full lips, a rosy pink, are pulled back in a gentle smile as she concentrates on the sketchbook on her lap.

Kiseop notices Soohyun’s interest and smiles. “Guys, I think we found our girl.”