Clumsy Saranghae

author: GShMe   *** This story is Fictional. Any resemblance to anything is purely out of imagination and wishful thinking xDDD ***   Chapter 59: Official First Date   *hand in hand, sherina and taemin walked through town ... it was a little chilly since winter was nearing ...   taemin: your hands are so cold! (rubs his palms together with sherina's left hand in between) sherina: (laughs) its YOUR fault for dragging me out of the cafe! im still even in my barrista uniform!   *taemin looked at his girlfriend and true enough, she was still clad in her black and white, maid-outfit-inspired barrista uniform ... quick as a bullet, he pulled her into the nearest clothing boutique ...   taemin: let's get you something warm to wear (smiles - scans the clothes racks) kinda reminds me of that time when i dragged you outside in your pajamas (giggles) sherina: that's JUST like the clumsy kidnapper you are ... (rolls her eyes then laughs) taemin: (pouts) i was sad that you left those pajamas at the dorm though ... i would've liked it if you kept them ... sherina: hmmm? well those were YOUR old clothes ... i couldn't possibly keep them for myself! (mumbles) even if my inner fangirl kept screaming for me to keep them ... taemin: (laughs)  sherina: (pouts) dont laugh at me ... taemin: (cant stop himself from laughing) sherina: geeez ... (rummages through the jacket rack) taemin: (finally finishes laughing - leans in close to her then whispers) sherina ... sherina: (turns her head) seriously, if you--! taemin: (gives her a kiss on the cheek then smiles brightly) sherina: (stunned to silence - blushes instantly) taemin: but still ... if you kept the clothes, i would've had a reason to go and see you (picks out a baby blue, cotton hoodie and holds it up against her) even if things WERE a bit confusing during that time ... do you like this? sherina: (snaps out of it) !! .. a-ah! what? (looks at the hoodie) o-oh ...  taemin: (pulls out an apple green-colored one) or maybe this?   *taemin noticed that sherina wasn't paying attention ... he looked at her and saw her blushing and in a daze while touching the part of her face that he just kissed ... he giggled, leaned in and gave her another peck ...   sherina: y-ya ... (blushing harder) taemin: you should get used to it, sherina ... i can give you all the kisses in the world, kibum hyung already gave me permission(giggles) ...  but right now, i need you to pick a jacket (beams at her) sherina: (looks around to see if anyone heard - sighs in relief that no one was paying them any attention) uh ... (still flustered) g-green one? taemin: ok! (puts the blue hoodie back) now lets get some jeans and a shirt!   *after picking out a full outfit for sherina: the apple-green hoodie, a pastel yellow shirt, dark gray skinny jeans and a pair of red sneakers ... taemin pushed her into one of the dressing rooms to get the clothes on ... though, still wary of the surrounding people, she obeyed him ... once paid, they continued their walk ..   taemin: lets go get something to eat first, ok? (smiles) sherina: (nods - smiles back)   *they got to a quaint little restaurant and ordered ... while waiting for their food ...   taemin: so! (smiles) how are you? sherina: (mumbles) feeling like crap because you had to pay for all these (gestures to her clothes) taemin: (laughs) ahahaha! aigoooo! ...  sherina: (pouts) taemin: listen, i WANTED to buy you those ... am i not allowed to buy my girlfriend some things once in a while?   *sherina blushed at his statement ... it was still new to her, this 'officially boyfriend-girlfriend' status of taemin and her's ... it was definitely surreal, just unbelievable ...   taemin: if you really feel bad then let's do it this way ... sherina: hmmm? (looks at him) taemin: do something for me in return ... sherina: like what? taemin: (thinks) hmmmm ... what would be good? ... (pause) ... oooo! (smiles) sherina, switch to 'serenading girlfriend' mode (giggles) ... sherina: EH??!? taemin: well ... you ARE a trainee, after all ... that must mean you've had voice and singing lessons, right? i wanna hear it! (beams at her) i'll be your very FIRST audience! sherina: b-but i ... that's ... but! taemin: (laughs) aigoooo ... any song will do ... and you dont have to think too hard, just be yourself ... i wanna hear you sing, that's all ...    *simple sentences caused sherina's mind to go on a rampage ... what song should she sing? how would she sing it? what if taemin laughs at her? what if he doesnt like it? what if she embarasses herself? ... it was really crazy, she was THIS close to exploding ... seeing her malfunctioning state, taemin smiled to himself and reached out to touch her cheek ...   sherina: (startled - looks up at him) taemin: (smiling gently at her) didn't you hear what i said? ... (soft, gentle voice) ... i wanna hear you sing, that's all ...   *the way taemin said it the second time was overflowing with adoration and sweetness that sherina's heart couldn't help but flutter ... unconsciously, she nodded ...    taemin: (smiles then slowly retracts his hand) sherina: (breathes in) ...   *though still shaking in nervousness, sherina softly sang the first lyrics that popped into her mind ...   sherina: "It’s me who only knows you – the person who will only love you is me It’s because meeting you was like a miracle to me It’s me who only wants you – the person who will only protect you is me It’s me who is only looking at you by your side, a fool"   *shakily, sherina sang to the chorus of Sunny and Luna's 'Its me'... taemin watched in awe ... he didn't know if he was just being biased but he thought that sherina's voice was really beautiful ... even if it was shaky and obviously nervous, it was soft, sweet and calming in a way ... he couldn't explain it in detail, of course but hearing her sing just made him feel light and happy ... it was just amazing, everyday, taemin finds himself falling for this girl more and more ... at first, he was just so sure that he only liked sherina as a friend but now ... that would never be the case ... he couldn't imagine being with anyone else but her, THAT was what was amazing ...   sherina: "I draw out your face – will I see you in my dreams when I’m asleep? If I want you and want you and want you, will you know how I feel someday?   It’s me who only knows you – the person who will only love you is me It’s because meeting you was like a miracle to me It’s me who only wants you – the person who will only protect you is me It’s me who is only looking at you by your side   My heart is speaking, it’s saying that it’s only you I love you, I love you alone, that’s me"... (notices taemin staring and comes to an abrupt stop) u-uhm ... u-until here ... (clears ) taemin: awwww ... why'd you stop? i was really liking it ... you have a beautiful voice, sherina ... sherina: (blushes - looks down) t-thank you ... taemin: (giggles and pinches her cheek) aigoooo! you're just so cute!   *soon, the food arrived and the couple dug in ... with every chance he got, taemin admired sherina and locked eyes with her a couple of times ... after a whil