Warmth

In Woo's POV

''Who are you?''- I asked with a confused look on my face at the tall boy who's large and warm hand was still on my shoulder.

''Why are you crying?'' - He asked with worried eyes.

''I asked you first.'' - I asked him with a frown, slightly annoyed as he didn't answer my question.

''What do you do in the class, huh!'' He sighed before talking again, ''I am the new transfer student in your class. My name is Lee Soo Bin. Now, answer my question. Why are you crying?'' - He said as he took a sit beside me, not breaking the intense eye contact.

Why is he worried? And he's talking to me , ME, a loner whom everyone avoids at any cost. Who nobody wants to interreact cause the bullies are after 'em, who looks like a total coward, hardly raises his head even when the teachers say so - I raised my brow as I stared blankly at him. I never talk to anyone and also hung my head low as if I was at guilt or something. But this time I didn't hung my head low in fact I was looking directly into his dark brown eyes. Where did I got all the confidence, huh?

It was kinda strange that after all this years someone is actually talking to me. I don't remember when the last time I had a talk with a classmate. That's the only reason why everyone thinks I am a mute. Whenever I feel hurt or depressed, I'd always come to the terrace for some air and fortunately, no one comes here for some old ghost thingy. But no one has ever came to me to console or ask if I was ok or not, even if they saw me crying somewhere.

After a while of silence I decided to open up to him as I also wanted to talk to someone so badly at this very moment.

''My grandma is sick and doctors are saying...'' - I stopped for a while and took a deep breath before starting, ''she won't live long. I have no one apart from her and I-I'm scared'' - As I was talking, tears were falling from my cheeks and rolling to my neck to my shirt. Before I got the chance to wipe my tears away, Soo bin pulled out a napkin and wiped away my tears gently. He began to pat on my shoulder before pulling me into a warm hug.

My mind was blank. What I could only focus on was the warmth he was producing. The warmth I have been wanting for so long. The warmth I've been craving for.

''Faith is important here. You have to keep faith in you. It's the only way to console yourself at this crucial moment.'' - He said with a tight grip around my shoulder before continuing, '' Everyone has to leave this world sooner or later. Just spend your glorious moment with your grandma while it's time. Always remember that even if someone leaves you, they still stay alive in your heart and memory.''- He said as he placed one hand on my small back (compared to his large hand) rubbing gently in a soothing manner. ''Nobody is to stay alive forever, they had to leave. Spend your time more to make lovely memories with her before it gets too late. Stop crying, ok?'' - He said gently before wiping my tears again. His voice sounded more soothing than ever.

I started to feel bad for grandma. I never took her somewhere or did something that she wanted to do. Actually I don't even know much about my grandma as I always had to leave her behind for my school and works. His word made me realized this, which is another reason for me to burst into tears even lauder.

He kept on patting me, wiping my tears time to time until I fully calm down. I felt comfort in his hug. After My parents died, he was the second person who gave me such a warm hug. It was so warm that my mind wasn't ready to let go. I wanted to stay like this forever.

A few moments later, I broke the hug first, walking toward the door as I felt my cheeks getting heat up by the warm hug. I was about to open the terrace door when Soo bin grabbed my wrist and pull me closer to him. I was like one inch far from his face. I got a quick glimpse on his face before turning away. My heartbeat was on wreck by now.

''Where are your manners? I give you my shoulder to cry and look at you, you didn't even thanked me properly.'' - He said with a smile while holding my wrist tightly. His smile was enough to make me even more calmer.

''Ohh..thank.....you!'' - I stuttered as my gaze was on the floor.

''Buy me a meal than I'll welcome you.'' - He said with a smirk. I looked up to meet his gaze.

''O-ok'' - I stutter as I saw him smirking. I can feel my face is heating up again because of that smile. I looked away from him and opened the door as I ran out from there.