Birth of a Beauty

"Here, here the icecream is ready." Lu San said as he passed the icecream to each of them.

"Thankyou" Both of them thanked him as they began to eat it.

"Woah! This is seriously very tasty. Right, Xiao Seulbi?" Xi Mei said as she looked at Li Seulbi.

"Yeah, It's Delicious." Li Seulbi nodded as she munched the almonds.

"I told you, You are going to like it for sure. I used to come here often just to eat this. It is my favourite flavour." Lu San also began to eat, happy to see both of them liked it.

"Yeah, Thanks. I am gonna come here often from now on. Mainly the choco chips, it is so big in size and more chocolaty. I really like to eat it. So, i always liked Chocolate choco chips flavour. What about you guys? Which icecream flavour do you prefer?" Xi Mei spoke as she took a tissue and wiped her lips.

"Choco chips?" Then only Li Seulbi noticed she was the only one who was having a different icecream which was filled with almonds instead of choco chips.

Unconciously, Her gaze went to Lu San who was speaking with Xi Mei right now. "Actually, I am not picky about flavours. But I like vanilla almond. It was my favourite childhood icecream. But after eating this, I changed my mind."

"What about you, Xiao Seulbi?" Xi Mei turned to Li Seulbi.

"Huh, Me?..Oh, I like-" Just as Li Seulbi opened her mouth to speak, Someone's phone rang.

"Oh, Wait a moment, i guess it's mine." Xi Mei picked up her bag and took out her phone. "It's grandma." Xi Mei said as she looked at the caller Id.

She picked it up instantly,

"Yeah, Grandma."

"What? You are going right now?"

"But-"

"Okay, I will be right there. Yeah. Bye."

Xi Mei hung up, picked up her bag and looked at the duo " Sorry, Guys. But i have to go. Grandma needs me urgently. Take care..Oh, And i will pay for the icecream. Bye."

"Xi Mei, You don't have to pay. The icecream's on me. Don't worry." Lu San persuaded her. Xi Mei thought about it for a while before nodding her head "Alright then, Bye Bro san, Bye Big Sis."

*Silence*

After Xi Mei left, there was an awkward silence between them. Both Lu San and Li Seulbi were eating their icecream without making a single sound.

'What should i do? Should i talk to her first? But what to talk about? Hi.Xiao Seulbi, Can we be friends?..Sounds too straightforward..Xiao Seulbi, You look pretty today. Really, Lu San, she will think you are making fun of her..What to do?'

Lu San was racking his brain but didn't show it in his face at all and kept eating calmly meanwhile Li Seulbi was also doing the same..

'Ugh, This is so awkward. I should've gone with Meimei. *Secretly Peeks at Lu San* He is even eating an icecream in such a composed and good manner. This feels so different. First time with guy, eating icecream like this..Feels like a date..Da-DATE!'

Li Seulbi suddenly choked by her own thoughts. Lu San hurriedly passed her a glass of water. "Are you fine?"

*Cough Cough*

"Ummn *cough* "Li Seulbi took the glass and drank it in one go.

"Are you really fine. Your cheeks and ears are all red." Lu San asked worriedly.

"Oh." Then only she noticed she was feeling hot in her cheeks and ears. "I am really okay. Don't worry." Li Seulbi picked up the icecream and hurriedly began to eat it as she inwardly cursed herself for having such thoughts

"Alright, then. By the way, Xiao Seulbi." Lu San stared at Li Seulbi.

"Hm?" Li Seulbi raised her head and their eyes met.

*Thud* *Thud*

Both of their heart began to beat faster. Time passed by slowly as they were still looking at eachother without blinking.

*Crash*

The sound of glass crashing at floor was heard which made both of them recover their senses.

"Sorry. I will clean it up quickly." The server apologized as he began to deal with the broken glasses which slipped out of his hand accidentally.

Lu San and Li Seulbi looked at eachother, thinking about earlier, they averted their gaze away at the same time.

Lu San cleared his throat to make it less awkward. "So, What i was saying?"

"You didn't say anything beside calling my name." Li Seulbi smiled awkwardly.

Lu San chuckled in embarrassment " I was actually trying to ask that i have finished, whether you have as well?"

Li Seulbi quickly nodded her head " Yeah, Already finished. Let's go."

Lu San smiled" You can wait outside. I will come to you soon."

Li Seulbi shook her head " Lu San, I know you said it's on you. But can we split the bills? I won't like it if you will all alone pay for us."

Lu San opened his mouth to oppose it but looking at Li Seulbi's determined looks, he knew she will not agree with it no matter what so he sighed and agreed.

After they were done with the bills, they left the shop.

Outside;

"Wait for a moment, I have already called Mr. Qin, my family driver. He must be here in a while." Lu San said as he turned to Li Seulbi.

Li Seulbi looked at him and tilted her head in bewilderment as she couldn't properly understand what Lu San said because of the noise outside.

The sun was setting down. It's warm rays fell on Li Seulbi from behind. Her snow white fair skin was glowing in the sunshine. Her eyes were dark black, shining brightly. She was looking unexpectedly cute as she tilted her head like that.

Lu San's ears began to turn red. He looked away as soon as he felt the urge from patting her head or touching her face or even hugging her.

"What were you saying? Sorry but i didn't hear it properly." Li Seulbi scratched her head.

"Ah, That's..Oh- the car arrived at mean time. Let's go."

Lu San quickly walked towards the car at rapid pace to calm down his overwhelmed feelings. Li Seulbi quietly followed him.

Mr. Qin got off the car and opened the door for Lu San.

"Xiao Seulbi, Let me drop you home." Lu San suggested as he pointed at the seat.

"Sorry, but i have to decline the offer." Li Seulbi hurriedly rejected the offer.

Lu San wanted to persuade her but suddenly a thought came and he changed his mind.

"Will you be alright? I mean it will get dark soon. Let me just drop you in subway station. That will be real quick." Lu San said.

"Umm..Okay." Li Seulbi nodded her head after a lot of hesitation. After She got into the car, Lu San sat on front passenger seat. "Let's go." Thereafter, they drove away.

But they didn't notice, they were being watched by someone.☐☐☐☐