Warnings: A cute and sexually frustrated Ai-ree

"Th-thanks for the ride,"

I stammered, my voice breathless. As Da-eun nodded in response, my face flushed in the deep red color, matching her eyes. And took off the helmet and passed it to her as she spoke softly,

"Anytime,"

And my heart skipped a beat as I heard her sweet voice, trying to calm my scared self. Telling me through her expression that I'm safe and sound with her.

After bidding a silent goodbye to Da-eun, I made my way into the school, my heart still racing from the exhilarating ride. As I walked through the halls, lost in thought, I was startled by the sudden appearance of my friend, Choi Seun-gi.

"Yahh Ai-ree!"

Seun-gi greeted me with a wide smile.

"I saw you arrive on that motorcycle. Who's the girl you came with?"

I felt my cheeks heat up at the mention of Da-eun, and I struggled to find the right words to explain our connection.

"Oh, Da-eun, she's my roommate,"

I replied, my voice slightly shaky.

"And she's in the literature major."

Seun-gi raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued by my newfound association.

"Your roommate, huh? She seems interesting,"

She remarked, her tone filled with curiosity. I nodded, unable to suppress the smile that crept onto my face at the thought of Da-eun.

"Yeah, she is,"

I admitted, feeling a rush of warmth spread through me.

"I think we're going to get along just fine."

As Seun-gi and I continued to chat, I couldn't help but feel grateful for the unexpected bond I shared with Da-eun.

Despite our differences, there was something about her that drew me in, something that made me believe that this was just the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Seun-gi's curiosity seemed to know no bounds as she prodded further.

"So, tell me more about this Da-eun. What's she like?"

I felt a rush of warmth spread through me as I thought about Da-eun, her stoic demeanor masking a hidden depth that intrigued me.

"Well, she's... she's kind of mysterious, you know?"

I replied, struggling to find the right words to describe her.

"But there's something about her that draws you in. She's strong and confident, but there's also a vulnerability to her that she doesn't show to everyone."

Seun-gi nodded, her eyes sparkling with interest.

"Sounds like quite the enigma,"

She commented, her tone filled with admiration.

"Yeah, she is,"

I agreed, a smile tugging at my lips.

"But she's also really sweet, once you get to know her. She made breakfast for us this morning, even though she's terrified of dogs."

Seun-gi's eyebrows shot up in surprise.

"Wait, she made breakfast? That's... unexpected,"

She remarked, clearly impressed by Da-eun's gesture. I couldn't help but blush as I recalled the incident in the kitchen, where Da-eun had caught me as I fell.

"Yeah, and she even caught me when I slipped in the kitchen,"

I admitted, feeling a flush of embarrassment wash over me.

"It was... kind of embarrassing, actually."

Seun-gi's eyes widened in surprise.

"She caught you? Wow, she really is something,"

She exclaimed, her admiration evident in her voice. I nodded, feeling a strange mixture of gratitude and nervousness as I thought about Da-eun.

"Yeah, she is,"

I whispered, a smile playing on my lips. And in that moment, I couldn't help but feel grateful for the unexpected bond that had formed between us.

As I continued to chat with Seun-gi about Da-eun, a sense of doubt began to gnaw at the edges of my mind. What if Da-eun wasn't into girls? What if I was just developing a silly crush on her, despite us knowing each other for only twenty-four hours?

I couldn't shake the feeling of insecurity that washed over me, the fear of misinterpreting Da-eun's actions and intentions. Was I reading too much into our interactions? Was I just projecting my own feelings onto her?

I tried to push aside my doubts, reminding myself to take things slow and not get ahead of myself. After all, Da-eun and I had only just met, and it was far too early to jump to any conclusions about our relationship.

But despite my best efforts to quell my growing feelings for her, I couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment at the thought that Da-eun might not feel the same way about me.

And as I bid farewell to Seun-gi and made my way to my first class of the day, I couldn't shake the feeling of uncertainty that lingered in the back of my mind.

As the day passed by, I found myself unable to shake thoughts of Da-eun from my mind. Despite my best efforts to focus on my classes and distract myself with other things, her presence lingered in the forefront of my thoughts.

With each passing hour, I couldn't help but feel a growing suspicion that my feelings for Da-eun ran deeper than just friendship. The way my heart raced whenever she was near, the butterflies that fluttered in my stomach whenever she smiled-it all pointed to something more.

But I quickly pushed aside those thoughts, chiding myself for being so foolish. After all, Da-eun and I had only known each other for a day. It was ridiculous to think that I could be interested in her romantically.

But try as I might to suppress my feelings, they continued to bubble beneath the surface, refusing to be ignored. And as I pulled out my lunch, a pang of nostalgia washed over me at the sight of the fried rice that Da-eun had made for us earlier.

I couldn't help but be reminded of the moment in the kitchen, when Da-eun had caught me as I fell, our lips inches apart as our breaths mingled together. The memory sent a shiver down my spine, igniting a spark of desire that I couldn't deny.

To distract myself from these thoughts, I slammed my hand against the desk and began to gobble up the fried rice with reckless abandon. But no matter how hard I tried to bury my feelings, they continued to simmer beneath the surface, threatening to consume me.

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