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An automatic smile swept her face hearing the compliment. Her lips formed an ‘o’, enjoying her moment just a bit. It wasn’t something she usually did, stopping people right then and there just so say something stupid but.. she wanted to this one time. “And your name.. let me guess, is it.. Mine?”, Bora spat out another line with a bigger grin from ear to ear than before. 

Hearing the second pick up line the other girl had spat out, Chom snorted from amusement and threw her head back. "Not bad, not bad." As she nodded a couple of times and crossed her arms, she tugged the corner of her lips to form a rather broad smile. "Have you always been this cute, or did you have to work at it?" She crinkled her nose after the realization that it probably sounded pretty stupid compared to what the girl had told her, but she raised a brow and smirked, patiently waiting for a reply.

Irene’s eyes were focused on Chom’s hand as she saw the phone being taken out to check the time. She knew the other girl was in a rush to be somewhere, so she nodded to herself a couple of times in understanding. “Oh Chom, look at yourself. You’re an ulzzang, isn’t that just great? Everyone else wants to have a face like yours. You’re ultra beautiful.” Irene’s lips curled into a faint smile. Complimenting people was always nice, as long as they didn’t become cocky as a result. She was as smooth as ever. “Ah, is that so? I can say that your schedules are similar to mine.. but I’m actually on break right now so I thought of getting lunch. Most likely alone, because you seem to be busy as we speak.” She chuckled sheepishly, feeling bad that she might make the other late to the location they planned to be at. “I have been well, as stated before. The café is where I am usually, so if you are ever free.. which appears to be rare, please do stop by. I’ll treat you with a free cup of coffee.” She reached out to pat the other’s shoulder, sighing in delight. “I’m guessing you have another photoshoot to head to. I don’t want to waste your time any longer, so I hope we speak again soon dear. Don’t overwork yourself.”

Her fair skin became an immediate shade of light pink once she heard the other girl compliment her. Breaking out into laughter, Chom glanced down at the side walk and gently kicked her foot against the curb. “Oh, Irene. You’re ultra beautiful yourself. I've always admired your charm, you know.” She grinned widely and started to nibble on her bottom lip as a nervous habit. She didn't like to admit it, but she was right. Chom was always busy, and she couldn't help it at times. She felt bad enough, though; she really didn't want to leave an old friend for something she can easily make up for on another day. After all, who knows how long it will be until the two of them see each other again. "Oh dear, what are you talking about? I was already late before I stumbled into you, I can just postpone it to another time. I’d rather catch up on things with you instead." Chom nodded a few times to reassure the other. "What time do you have to go back to work? Maybe we can get something to eat in the meantime?"

"Chomi, she’s Chomi," he nodded along as if it’s in realization and with an easygoing smile, he stepped aside and bowed to her. Though he was just as nervous as her, Seungyoon wasn’t allowing his anxiousness to surface in any way whatsoever. When he stepped aside for her to enter, he gestured ahead of himself and further into the house to welcome her inside. "It’s nice to meet you. Hey, I hope I wasn’t interrupting you in the middle of anything when I texted you." 

As she slightly bowed to the other, her hands that were once pressed against her thighs were now rubbing the nape of her neck in tenseness. Her shoulders were up stiff, and trying to relax only made matters worse. Sheepishly smiling, she slowly made her way inside the building and let a faint sigh escape her lips. She still couldn't believe she was doing this. After all, whenever her parents told her to stay away from strangers, she obeyed. But he wasn't technically a stranger now, was he? They both knew each other’s names, and he was inviting her inside his dorm to eat pizza. Shrugging her shoulders, she waited by the entrance for him and clicked her tongue. "Oh, don't worry, you didn't. I was actually hoping for something to lift my spirits and take me out of my boredom-- so thanks."