-Seohyun's POV-

Omo omo omo. My final is tomorrow but the teacher just posted the study guide today!  Umma and Appa kept distracting me last time I had to study for a test so I'll have to go to the library...If I go straight to the library after his lecture I might be able to squeeze in a good six hours of studying before umma and appa get worried that I'm out too late.

Ughh the library is dreadful in the summer.  It's always crowded with people just there for the air conditioning or computers, strict scholars, and creepy old people. But I really need a good grade on this final...I just hope a creepy person doesn't sit with me.

As I walked into the library later that day, I scoured the study area looking for a decent seat.  Most of the tables were occupied by elderly folks who just wanted a good read...or to bother other library-goers.  Distancing myself from them, I took an empty seat across from what seemed to be another student.

She was diligently skimming through her world history textbook while taking notes.  As I sat down, she gave me a quick glance, but then turned back hurriedly back to her notes.  I smiled at the cute gesture and as I took out my own notes, I looked at her more carefully.  She had a world history textbook but her facial features and doe eyes made me assume she was an older student.  When she stared at her textbook, her eyes were hard and cold, but when she looked around they looked so...inviting.

I took out my little netbook and opened up the study guide that would aid me for the exam.  As I did, the girl giggled and took out her own- it was the exact same one!  I laughed as well but then went straight to work.

I studied hard and diligently for a couple of hours but I couldn't help but steal a few glances at the doe eyed girl across from me.  She looked so stressed out and sighed every now and then.  Is it bad that I found them cute? Was It wrong that I imagined me by her side comforting her? Should I have stopped myself from dreaming about us walking alongside each other, sharing ice cream?

I sat there silently daydreaming until my phone rang.
Umma: Seohyun-ah where are you? You should've gotten home hours ago!
Me: Sorry Umma. I'm at the library studying for my final tomorrow.  I'll probably get back home at 6:30.
Umma: It's okay dear. You can stay until 7. I know you're working hard. Annyeong!

I hung up with my mother only to see that the girl was staring at me. She quickly turned back to her work but I caught the look of slight disappointment evident on her face.

The two of us continued our independent studies until some creepy man came by and sat to the doe eyed girl's left.  He was reading a book but muttered to himself about EVERYTHING.

At that point I decided that my studying was pretty much over: I studied the subjects the best i could and these distractions were going to take over. Sighing in defeat, I closed my book and turned off my netbook. After scribbling a few more notes onto my flashcards, I began to pack my things. As I placed my netbook into my backpack and retrieved my pencils, the girl remarked, "That's an adorable pencil case."

Grinning to my bunny pencil case, I sadly replied, "Thanks, but an adorable pencil case won't help me ace my final."
Looking into the other girl's eyes I could sense her sincerity.  She got up, packed her things also and ushered me towards the exit. "Come on, I know we don't know each other, but I feel like it's my mission to turn your frown upside down."

Biting my lower lip, I ultimately decided to follow the cute stranger because a) she was very attractive and b) her sincerity was palpable.  As I followed her to the exit, she held the door open to me, like a kind gentlewoman. Giggling at her impression of a stuck up gentleman, I stepped out of the library.  Immediately, I was attacked by the scorching summer heat and let out a groan.  Despite being born in the summer, I don't appreciate the constant heatwaves and temperamental weather.

Sensing my displeasure, the doe-eyed girl ran up from behind me, linking our arms together.  Facing me with a subtle smile she reassured, "Don't worry, I'm good at enjoying my summers.  I'll pass what I know to you."
...I'm glad she linked arms because my hands began to sweat a bit...

With a quick wink, the girl dragged me a few blocks away from the library to a less populated side of town...
As my faith in her wavered slightly, I opened my mouth to speak but strangely it was hard to enunciate.  Finally, after a few good minutes of trying to object against the girl, I was able to utter "Wahhh?"

Chuckling with the most captivating eyesmile, the doe eyed girl proclaimed, "Here we are! The best ice cream shop in town!" Standing in front of the teeny shop with a grand stance and dorky hand gestures, it was hard not to laugh. And laugh is just what I did. "So dancing in front of the shop with jazz hands makes it the best?"

Laughing alongside me, the doe eyed girl replied, "But of course.  It also helps when this -gestures to herself- amazing face works here."
Giving her a questioning look, I could easily tell she was slightly uncomfortable bragging about herself which might've meant she was a little insecure.  Since she already raised my spirits so easily, I made it my mission to raise her self esteem.

Channeling all of the powers from the flirt gods I boldly responded, "Well are we going to stay here and stare at each others' amazing faces or eat the best ice cream in town? ...I'm fine with either option."

After a massive blush appeared on her face, she made her way to the back of the shop and retrieved two sky-blue ice creams on popsicle sticks...I couldn't help but notice that her blush hadn't left.
Handing one to me she cleared and stated, "It's sea salt ice cream*.  It's not a popular flavor but it's my favorite...I hope you enjoy it as much as I do."
Eating the beautiful looking ice cream with my eyes for a good minute, I finally wrapped my tongue around it.  I widened my eyes and smiled enormously "It's salty...but sweet....I LOVE IT!"

Without thinking I ran up to her and wrapped my arms around her neck, ice creams still in hand...this gesture must've given sent her a different message as she pushed me slightly away only to connect our lips.
Widening my eyes I began to blush profusely...yet I didn't pull away from the kiss. Although I didn't pull away from the kiss, I didn't deepen it either...I didn't know how! It was my first kiss! ...her lips were so soft and sweet.
Finally, the sensible part of my brain still sent its VERY delayed signals.  In my head I reprimanded myself: "HOLD UP. SEO JU HYUN WHAT ARE YOU DOING? YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW THIS GIRL'S NAME! WHY IN THE WORLD DID YOU FOLLOW HER TO A NEARLY DESERTED SPOT OF TOWN? AND WHY THE HECK ARE YOU KISSING HER?

After the red flags went up, I finally listened to the rational part of my brain and broke the kiss.  With similar widened eyes, I sensed the adorable girl feel ridden with immense guilt.  Somehow knowing she would then be harshly critical on herself, I shushed her with a quick peck on the lips. "Don't worry, I'm good at reading people." Taking her hand, I shook it myself. "Hi, I'm Seo JuHyun but please, call me Seohyun."

It was then her turn to give a questioning look but she remained silent, analyzing where I was going with this sudden introduction.
"I've turned seventeen this summer and I love the library any other time of the year...but thank you for putting a genuine smile on my face...although I think the kiss was a little much."

Breaking her own silence, the girl gave a cute grin and muttered "Seohyun, huh? Well Hyunnie, you seem to have enjoyed it a lot...I'd be happy to give you many more."
Pouting, I replied, "But I don't know who you are yet! You just made me follow you and gave me ice cream...that seems pretty sketchy."

Giggling, she then stuck her tongue out: "Too bad! I'm not going to tell you! I'm remaining mysterious so you'll come back for more~"
Slightly confused, I tilted my head. "Coming back for ice cream...? ..or...for more..." I begin to blush profusely for the upteenth time of the day with the image of me and the extremely attractive girl making out.
Slightly indenial, I exclaimed, "Yah! I'll be back for the best ice cream in town! ...Not exclusively for you...and those pretty lips of yours..." Apparently, I was still using the flirt gods' powers...

Fumbling around for the handle of the shop's exit, my eyes never left the 'mysterious' girls'.
As I left I heard a woman in her 20s yell, "YAH! IM YOONA STOP FLIRTING AND GET TO WORK!" followed by Yoona's loud "TAE UNNIEEE!"

That marked the first of many library meetups, sea-salt ice creams eaten, and kisses shared. Who would've thought I would've met the love of my life in just a library?

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*sea-salt ice cream is from my favorite video game Kingdom Hearts
it looks like this: 

(images not mine either)

and my pencil case looks like this: 

...and yeah this was meant to come out in the summer....sorry about that..