★Destiny 14★
Saturday, December 24, 2011 @ 4:57 AM
They got to the school's cafeteria which didn't even look like a cafeteria anymore.
It was dark with dim lighting, pink and blue decorations, and a stage.
They put on their masks before entering.
Nuri walked in and she didn't recognize anyone.
First of all, everyone was wearing masks, and second of all, all the guys were wearing the same thing.
“Okay. Attention please!” The principal said in the microphone.
“I'm glad you all can make it! And sorry for breaking it to you, but no dates tonight!”
“What?!” Nuri heard all around the room.
“Girl on left, guys on the right! GO!” She said.
They all followed what she said.
The cafeteria was big enough for both the boys and girl to make 2 lines, which is 4 lines altogether.
Then a teacher started going down the lines with a hat.
“Every student must take a number. You must find the person with the same number as you and he or she will be your date tonight. You must not reveal your true identity until the clock strikes 10!”
The teacher finally came to Nuri. She picked a number. It was number 22.
“You have one hour to find your partner! If you cannot find them come to the stage.”
Then both sides of the room came together as they tried to find their partners.
“Number 07?”
“Number 11?”
“Number 94?”
Nuri heard all at once.
It will be impossible to find their partner in this chaos!
After thirty minutes people actually managed to find their partners but Nuri couldn't.
She decided to give up and sit on a chair and wait for the next thirty minutes to be over so she can go on stage.
After thirty minutes passed, Nuri saw some people going on stage so she went up.
“What's your number sweetie?” The principal asked her.
“22.” She said.
Then she went to the other side of the stage where the partnerless guys were. She finally came back with a guy behind her.
“Here's your number 22. You kids have fun.” She said and left to help another student.
Nuri looked up and started to study that guy. He was definitely skinny, with dark black hair, and curvy lips. His mask was silver and had the word 'Stylist' written in black perfect cursive underneath his left eye.
With the little Nuri can see of his face, she could tell he was handsome.
He smiled.
“What are you smiling about?” Nuri asked him.
He shook his head.
“Would you like to dance?” He asked holding out his hand.
She nodded.
Just then a slow song came on.
He put both hands on Nuri’s waist and she put her arms around his neck. It was nice.
Nuri could feel a connection between them.
“You look great tonight.” He said.
She laughed.
“You don't even know who I am.”
“I know those eyes, even from behind the glasses...”
Nuri looked at him.
“You know who I am?”
He nodded.
“Who are you?!” Nuri asked him.
“The clock hasn't stroke 10 yet.”
“This is unfair!” She pouted.
“You'll know soon enough.” He said pulling her closer.
Nuri’s heart skipped a beat.
“This is nice.” She said.
“Are you happy?” He asked.
“Very. I haven't felt like this in awhile.”
“Don't you wish you could feel this way forever?”
“If that was possible, then yes. But we can't always get what we want.” She said.
“That's true. I can make you happier than this. Whatever you want, I can give it to you.” He said and smiled.
Nuri smiled back.
She wrapped her arms tighter around his neck and put her head on his shoulder.
He smelled good. Like lavender and fabric softener.
Nuri felt safe in his arms, but somehow Nuri felt like she had been in them before.
They danced like that for a couple of songs when they decided to get a drink.
“It's kind of hot in here. We should go outside.” He suggested.
Nuri nodded.
He took her hand and they went outside. They sat on a bench and started talking about anything that came to mind.
They didn't even realize how much time flew when it started to get chilly.
Nuri shivered.
“You're cold?”
She nodded.
“Here.” He said taking off his blazer and putting it around Nuri.
“Thanks.” She said.
“Don't want you to get sick. We should go back inside.” He said smiling and standing up.
“Why are you caring so much for me?” She asked while stand up also.
“Why not?” He asked taking her hand again.
“I don't know...It just feels weird because I don't know your identity.” Nuri said.
“That's what I'm afraid of. That you won't accept me when you know who I am. It's rare that I can get you alone like this. It feels nice. Don't you think?”
Nuri had to admit, this night was one of the best nights of her life.
He made her feel special, and happy.
Was she falling in love with someone she doesn’t even know?
They walked back in the cafeteria and people were dancing.
Nuri took his blazer off and gave it back.
“Thanks.” She said.
“Anything for you.” He smiled and winked.
Suddenly the principal spoke.
“Ten seconds till it's 10 everyone! Get your masks ready!”
10...9...8...
Nuri’s mystery guy let go of her hand and cupped her face with both of his hands and stoked her cheek with his thumb.
7...6...5...
Nuri closed her eyes and leaned into his touch.
4...3...2...
He started to lift Nuri’s mask slowly.
1...
Once Nuri face was fully revealed, he smiled and leaned in.
“Saranghae.” He whispered.
Then he kissed Nuri softly and sweetly.
They pulled apart with Nuri in a daze and him looking in to her eyes.
Now it was the time she had been waiting for all night.
“Where have you been all my life?” Nuri asked him.
“Like I am right now, right in front you.”
Nuri put her hands up to his face and started to lift the mask.
Suddenly Nuri heard a voice.
“Nuri! Nuri!”
Nuri turned her head and it was Younin running while holding Kwanghee's hand.
“There you are!” She said panting.
“We have to go! Heechul Oppa has to be home by 10:30 and there's so much traffic!”
“But--”
“Come on! Unless you want to walk home!” She said pulling on Nuri’s wrist.
Before she could react she was being dragged away by Younin and Kwanghee.
Nuri looked back and her mystery date was no where to be found.
They ran into Heechul's limo and everyone was already seated in the limo.
“That was such a stupid idea!” Hyungsik said.
“My partner was the weird girl from my acrobatics team!” Dongjoon said.
“At least you didn't get a teacher!” Heechul yelled.
“Isn't that illegal?” Kevin asked calmly.
They shrugged.
“Nuri who was your partner?” Junyoung asked Nuri.
“I don't know. I was going to lift his mask but Romeo and Juliette here had to ruin the moment.” She said.
“Sorry...” Younin apologized.
“It's alright.”
“Well did you have a good night?” Taehun asked.
Nuri nodded and smiled recalling all the things that happened tonight.
“Well, hopefully fate can bring you two together again.” Taehun said.
“Hopefully...”
“What happened to Junhyung?” Hyungsik asked Nuri.
OHMYGOD!
“I hope he has a ride home! How could I forget about Junhyung?!” Nuri said worried.
“He'll be fine.” Kevin said patting her on the back.
“Siwan-hyung! What's wrong with you? You haven't said a word since we got in here.” Minwoo said.
“Huh?” He said blinking.
“You must've had a good night eh?!” Kwanghee teased nudging him in the stomach.
“Who was it?!” Dongjoon asked.
“It's a secret.” Siwan said putting his fingers to his lips.
“Was she hot?” Kwanghee asked, earning a hit on the arm from Younin.
He smiled.
“She was beautiful.”
to be continued...
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