Chanyeol pursed his lips as he took another sip of his drink. His eyes were glued to a certain someone that only sat a few seats away from him in the small café. He had come here several times before but never had he seen you before. Your bright eyes that instantly drew his attention, the cute giggle and the way you brushed a hand through your hair that looked so soft. Sighing he rested his head on the palm of his hand. For a while now Chanyeol had pondered about the best way to approach you but none seemed good enough. Normally it was so easy for him to talk to new people. But just looking in your general direction made him speechless.
With a pout he turned his head to stare out the shop's big window. Thousands of people passed by but none of them caught his eye like you did. There was something special to you. He couldn't really describe it but besides seeming cheerful there was a certain sadness enveloping you. Those dark shadows, he felt the need to free you from them. Chanyeol wasn't called the happy virus for nothing after all. His good mood easily infected the people around him.
Still being stuck in his own track of thoughts he didn't notice a man taking the seat across from him. "Why don't you go talk to her?" Said man asked startling Chanyeol back to reality. The latter stared wide eyed at the person that disrupted his little fantasy world. It turned out to be his best friend Baekhyun. Ignoring his friend's words Chanyeol replied with a question of his own, wanting to know what he was doing here.
"Oh I was meeting an old friend. The girl you kept staring at to be exact." His expression was smug as he watched how Chanyeol would react to that revelation. It was priceless. Instantly the taller man's mouth hung open wide just like his eyes. Quickly he regained his composure before leaning closer to Baekhyun telling him that he wanted to talk to you but didn't dare to approach you. His friend chuckled as he stood up to push Chanyeol out of his chair and in your direction.
Standing now right behind you Chanyeol still thought about how to start a conversation with you. Baekhyun on the other hand thought that he just needed one more little push so he received just that. Stumbling over his own long legs the tall man crashed to the floor right next to you. Shocked by the sudden sound and movement you stared at Chanyeol who slowly sat up. Your eyes met and and a wide grin spread on both of your faces instantly.
"Hehe seems like I have fallen for you." laughing at Chanyeol's silly statement you stretched out your hand to help him back up. Still grinning cheerfully the young man got back on his feet. Maybe it wasn't the perfect way to start a conversation with someone you wanted to impress but at least you laughed. To put it quite frankly it was the most beautiful sound he ever heard.
"Ah right! My name is Chanyeol. What's yours?" after hearing the man's name you looked stunned for a while. Baekhyun had told you about him before, always stating that the two of you would match perfectly. Now meeting Chanyeol in this way couldn't be a coincidence. You made a mental note to thank Baek later. Smiling once more you finally revealed your name earning a relieved sigh from Chanyeol.
The latter quickly sat down across from you and grabbed your hands. They fit perfectly into his slightly bigger ones, making you feel warm and protected. "So how about we go on a date? Right now?" asking his voice was thick with nervousness and uncertainty but there was still a ray of hope left in his eyes.
"Oh uhm...I'm sorry but I can't." Sadly you had to decline his sweet offer. A hurt puppy look appeared on his face breaking your heart. You'd really love to go out with him right this instant but you had already made plans with your family. Explaining your reasons to Chanyeol you also told him that you'd gladly accept his offer for another day. Cheering up instantly again he practically jumped up from his seat and fist pumped the air with a cry of victory. Of course it attracted all the cafe's visitors attention but you couldn't help but feel happy. Maybe he really was the right one to lift all your sorrows and give all your love to in exchange. So in the end the two of you traded numbers to settle plans for your first date. It would surely be fun.
