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The first thing Chaerin did was to calm herself down after saying yes to her Dara unnie "I know I set a rule that I won't get involved with boys but maybe this is just what I need to get my mind off things that doesn't need all my attention. I guess I need to take it a little slow, stop worrying about things and just enjoy" she said to herself. She just got home from school when she heard someone knocking on her door "Who is it?" She shouted

"Dara" then the person said. Chaerin opened the door and let her unnie in. She was kind enough to offer food and drinks but Dara declined saying "I'm just here to tell you that, the date will be tomorrow at pm. We'll meet up at the Cafe okay? I promise you Chae, he is perfect...he's just like the guy you were telling me about" Dara said, smiling

"Okay unnie, I believe you" Chaerin replied then Dara went on her way. Chaerin then did some homework, ate dinner and then dug through her closet for a decent dress and thankfully she found one, not too simple but it isn't that grand as well. She took the dress and hanged it near her full length mirror. Once everything was nice and clean, she decided to turn in for the day and get some sleep which she wasn't able to do for the first hour. Thinking about her date made her real nervous and excited at the same time "I wonder what he's like" she said before closing her eyes and surrendering to her bed.

She woke up with a smile on her face, and her mood was especially bubbly as she prepares for work. Her aura showed how much she's ready to totally get some date time, her performance in work and in school reflected that but when she got home after school, she suddenly began to feel really nervous. "What if he doesn't like me?"; "What if he's a total jerk"; "What if he's a maniac?" She asked herself but then she would contradict her questions saying "Unnie wouldn't pick such a guy Chaerin, and besides she told you he's great". All she could do was sigh, finish her make up and went on her way. When she arrived at the café, Dara introduced her boyfriend to Chaerin and then adding "Your date stepped out a bit, Donghae just sent him a message, he'll be here soon. Why don't you go ahead outside, I'll just use the washroom" and she did. Standing there, she took in the view outside her work place and thought about how she never really saw this side of the café; then she heard the most familiar sound, distant barks that grew louder as she sees a man being dragged by his dog. They stopped in front of her but the man has his full attention to his phone, she recognized the bark and saw that the dog was wagging it's tail at her sight. She smiled, crouched down, touched the dog's nose and said "Hi Rover". 

The owner looked up, in shock and she think's that he's unable to speak at the moment so she took the first move "Hi" she said, flashing a smile his way.
"Uhm.. Hi"
"Long time no see" Chaerin said
"Yeah, I uhm... I stopped by the café last time but you weren't there"
"I got transferred to another branch" she said "Rover looks great by the way"
"Thanks. We're meeting someone today. Noona of mine set me up on a date" he said. Before she could react negatively, Dara then showed up and said "I see you two have met".Confused, she faced her unnie and asked "Who have I met?"
"You're date... Chaerin, this is Henry" Dara said and they both laughed 
"So... you're my date..." Henry smiled
"I guess I am" Chaerin smiled as well. Henry offered his arm and she gladly accepted. The four... or should I say five walked to a nearby restaurant and settled at seats on the balcony. Rover was behaving and Dara and Donghae noticed that the two were not really awkward. "What is up with you two? You're acting like you've known each other for months"
"I wouldn't say months noona" Henry said, looking at Chaerin "It was more like a couple of days, maybe a week? I guess" Chaerin said.
"Oh" was the only thing Dara and Donghae could say. 
"Oh hyung, remember that girl we were looking for at Facebook?" Henry asked
"That was her?" Donghae asked, Henry nodded "Yah... you really got lucky"
"Hey! What does that mean?" Dara said to Donghae
"Baby, We have been searching Facebook since forever. Scanning hundreds of Chaerin's a day just for him to find her" Donghae explained. Chaerin looked at Henry, He smiled and said " True Story" at his date. 

After all of them had their fill, Donghae and Dara then started to interview the two.
"So, where did you two meet?" Donghae asked
"It was actually Rover's fault" Henry said
"And his owner made it worse" Chaerin said, letting out a soft laugh.
"I did? How?" Henry challenged, Chaerin nodded and said "He doesn't usually bark at beautiful women.. really now?" then taking a sip of her drink. "Cheesy!! Oh my god Henry!"  Dara said
"That was cheesy? Come on noona, Hyung is cheesier than me!"
"Me? Cheesy? When did that happen?" Donghae said, defending himself
"Aigoo, The only seul I'm addicted to is your ipseul" Dara said, shuddering. Everybody then laughed at what she said. Henry being comfortable rest his arm at the edge of Chaerin's chair. Dara also was comfortable in Donghae's arms. 
"But seriously" Donghae said, breaking the laughter. "You two met there?"
"That was my route from dorm to the branch I was working before, I go through the park because it was easier and faster" Chaerin said, nodding
"Rover here barked at her for 4 Consecutive days" Henry said
"You should thank Rover then" Donghae said
"I plan to. I'm looking for a present for him" Henry said "He did really help" he added, ruffling Rover's fur.
"Oh Chae, what about the guy at the cafe you told me about? The one that buys an iced americano everyday? You like him right?" Dara asked
"Yeah... Chaerin, do tell us about him" Henry said, smiling
"Well, he's cute but he's a bit of a stalker... Always trying to get my number. You know unnie, he was in the cafe every morning. Isn't that creepy?" Chaerin said
"HEY! I was just trying to be your friend" Henry said
"THAT WAS YOU?!" Dara and Donghae said in unison.
"Yes. Let me explain." He said to Donghae and Dara "I just want to be your friend" he said to Chaerin "plus I wanted to see you, nothing wrong with that right?"
"Nope... Nothing wrong." she said, blushing a little.

The four talked for another minute then Henry asked if they want coffee "Me and Dara are good, plus Rover is about to pass out. Why don't you and Chaerin go ahead. We'll take Rover for the night" Donghae said.
"Yeah, Okay" was all Chaerin and Henry could say. The two walked to a different cafe and there Henry offered to choose for her "The blended ones are good here. I usually have the Peppermint Mocha here, do you wanna try that?" he asked. "Yeah, sure. Thanks" Chaerin said and Henry went to buy. As Chaerin was waiting, she was getting a little concious about how she looked so she took out her phone and used it as a mirror. She fixed her hair and even applied a little more gloss. He return to her with drinks in hand "Here you are" he said as he handed the drink to her. "So, What branch are you in now?" He asked
"Why do you ask? Are you gonna be there every morning now, too?" She said, grinning. Henry just looked at her and he squinted his eyes "I'm kidding" she added "Me and Dara unnie are in the same branch" she finally said
"Really? How come I didn't see you there when I dropped by last time?"
"You went there? Really? That's impossible I haven't taken a day off since I transferred" she said
"Well anyway. Now that I'm not a creeper. Can I finally get your number?" He asked
"Sure" She said calmly... on the outside. He gave her his phone and she inputs her number in and then she says "Oh by the way, you can call me Chae"
"Chae..." Henry said, as he inputs in her name and saves it. The two talked for a long time and didn't realize that the night was getting deeper. He offered to walk her home and she gladly accepted. Once they were in front of her dorm... "This is me" She says
"So uhm... Good Night" Henry said
"Good Night and thanks for today. I had a great time."
"Thanks too for the company..." he started "You should go in.. it's getting late."
"Yeah... You take care on the way..." She said, as she took a step, but before she could take another one...
"Hey Chae..." He said
"Hmmm?" She asked, turning around
"Can I see you again?"
"Sure! Cafe, tomorrow morning?" 
"No, I mean like... on a date?" He says
"Oh... Yes.. Of... Of Course" she replied, blushing as she tucked loose hair behind her ear.
"Great! I'll... I'll call you" He said, walking away. She watched him fade into the night and into the corner of the block. She admired the night sky and the lights before she walked to her room. While replaying all the happenings in her head, she smiled as she looked at her ceiling from her bed. 


A/N : Yes! They finally found each other after 039840293948 years and first date! Yaaay! I do apologize for the flooding of names in here. It's really hard for me to write more than 3 people in a scene, I'm still struggling with that. but anyway, I might go on for 2-3 more chapters and then it's final :) Yaay!. I do have a one-shot in the works (I actually finished it lol) as well and a collab fic with eunhaecupcake. It's still in the drafts and planning and whatever but we'll make it work somehow. I'm gonna be a little late on the other chaps now coz like I'm having the biggest writer's block atm.

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Im gonna write more of em so this wont be the last of my ChaeRy love :3

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eunhaecupcake
#1
Chapter 8: Give me the link! Kekekeke. Ily!
eunhaecupcake
#2
Chapter 5: Feeelllllssss... seriously... feeelsssssss... you're making my Trapped Gizibe heart go crazy, daughter. And hahaha Rover!
miicodin
#3
Chapter 4: Awww. Finally chae dropped the act of not liking Henry! ♡♡ Thanks to the darahae couple~ ♡♡♡ They are really connected by the red string of faith. ♡
eunhaecupcake
#4
Chapter 4: Hahaha! YESSHHHH!!! And oh god... "The only seul I'm addicted to is your ipseul." #bricked. I know you gave me a preview of that part on KKT but HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA. Cheeseballs.
That reminds me... I have to write a draft for our collab.... :3
miicodin
#5
Chapter 3: Kyaaa~~ Soo cute!! ♡♡♡ I can't wait to see what will henry's reaction will be. Lol. ♡♡♡ they are destined for each other. Seeing this scence reminded me of the ending of windstruck. ♡♡♡
eunhaecupcake
#6
Chapter 3: Haha!!! I literally imagined HenHae looking up Chaerin and then going through 203 of them that were listed. /dies laughing. And YAY DARAHAE IN IT ALREADY :3
eunhaecupcake
#7
Chapter 2: Woman! You're making me go crazy in this fic. LOL damn I love it when you're a Royal in Training. lol. Anyways... YAY DOUBLE DATE!!! :3