The Day I Saw You

Part 1

Lance is from a humble family with a mother who is a nurse at the city clinic and his father an accountant working for a little company. He is from Daegu, however the ambitious young boy wanted to take his studies in the upper level when he subscribed into Yonsei University at Seoul in business administration majoring in economy analytic.

The first year he starts of smoothly finding a small place in Seoul and a part time job as a barista in a pasties shop.

×

Lance met Taeyeon accidently in the hallway of the university, on the second month of his first year, the young boy was in the hurry that day for a lecture as his alarm didn’t rang as he set it. He accidently bumped into the brown-eyes girl holding a cup of hot coffee in her hand, made it spilled all over her and him. Lance was sorry, deeply; he repeated it like a mantra to assure her his honesty. Turns out that Taeyeon was comprehensive that day as she nodded her head smiling at the boy who has coffee all over his blue-sky shirt too. Lance took out a handkerchief that he gave to her to clean the mess that he made bowing. He turns his back on her and ran to the auditorium for his lecture.

Since that day, Lance tried to find Taeyeon in the entire faculty to apologies to her fully, even inviting her to have coffee to repay for his clumsiness and inattention.

They become friends very quickly, by working on their assignment together and such as…. Taeyeon was studying mathematics majoring in statistic which make Lance falls from his seat, never he would imagine such a sweet girl to like numbers that much.

That was true Lance wasn’t completely impervious to Taeyeon natural and youth beauty. Both get to know each other more, growing a friendship, they are talking about everything yet nothing at the same time, they spent lot of time with each other, hanging out, working side by side with the young boy even walk her home in the late night when they had to take night classes to pass their finals. The more Lance moves forward the more he likes Taeyeon, he is falling and falling for her, however he was scared to tell her his feelings, to confess to her.

×××

“You know there is this guy in the same course as you that talk to me the other day, his name is Baekhyun.” Taeyeon says with a smile gracing her lips, making Lance lifting his head looking at her curiously.

She continues saying; “He even asks me out on date.” The girl is still smiling thinking dreamingly of the Baekhyun guy.

A frown appears on Lance face, as he tries to maintain a cool face nodding at everything Taeyeon says. But deep inside he knows that he lost all his chance to conquer her. Taeyeon’s faces is glowing when she talks about the other guy, she looks so happy.

×

The night at his place, Lance toss and turn in his bed, replaying all the things that Taeyeon told him about that Baekhyun guy, it is more than three months now and this afternoon at the library the girl told him that she really likes the guy with a bright smile and she wanted more than just to be his friend. Unable to sleep, he gets up going to his desk burrowing his face in his palm desperate about his lost chance. Taeyeon really likes Baekhyun she said it and she is certain that he will ask her to become his girlfriend. Lance sighs punching his fist on the desk in frustration. He was the first, he was there when she was sick. He even climbed on her window to keep her company when she was depressing about her parents. Lance slumps his head on the desk, wanted to cry because he has spent so much quality time with Taeyeon sharing good memories…. All in vain because the girl will become someone’s else and not his.

The next day he waits for Taeyeon at the usual spot to walk home together, because they figured out that they lived near each other. But she never comes;

One hour…

Two hours…

Three hours…

Lance keeps on his spot in front of the big entrance, but there is no Taeyeon…

×

At home, while preparing his dinner Lance receive a text.

From Taetae:

Kyaaaaaaaaaaaa! Lance!!!!! Baekhyun confess to me!!!

#HappyDance

Thank you for your advice and support I love you too!!!!!

Kyaaaaaa!!!

Lance grips on his phone unable to control his sadness he throws the device against the wall, he falls on his knees, tears streaming his eyes, he is in love with Taeyeon since a long time but always chickened out when it is about to confess to her, the cause… well to cut it short this is the universal lame excuse ‘what if we break our friendship?’ with that Lance spends the night crying regretting, because now Taeyeon is in another guy arms and they will spend less time together. It was the case before, when the girl just met the bright smile boy but Taeyeon and Lance always manage to meet and to go to the movies or work together.

Now all his chances are crashing on the solid ground.

×××

Three months later

Lance watches from afar the lovey-dovey couple hugging and feeding each other during lunch time. Taeyeon and him get to meet from time to time not as much as before because of Baekhyun. He is still sad, and heartbroken however, he shows a happy face when Taeyeon talks about her relationship to him. Deep inside he wishes how he can hold her in his arms, kissing her and tell her sweet words. But now he can only fantasy about it because Taeyeon is Baekhyun’s.


“Lance!” A feminine voice make him turn around.

“Lance” Taeyeon catches up putting her hand on his shoulder to stop him. “Why are you walking so fast?”

“Ah… Taeyeon-ah well I have to go to my part-time now.”

“Why don’t you answer my text anymore?” Taeyeon looks at him seeking for his eyes.

“I broke my phone.” Lance says scratching his head awkwardly.

“Ah… that’s why I thought you didn’t wanted to talk to me anymore.” Taeyeon says giving him a sad smile.

“Of course, not.” Lance pinches her cheeks giving her an eye-smile.

“You okay? Why are your eyes are so puffy like this?” Taeyeon cups his face, startles by the sudden gesture Lance freeze on his spot looking aside as her thumbs caress his eyes.

The moment is perfect, Lance wanted to die in her arms, he wanted to stop time and stay stuck in the moment with Taeyeon’s warm hands on his face. Then a voice making her snaps out turning around.

“Taeyeon-ah!!”

It is Baekhyun calling her, he is playing soccer and the guy runs out from his training on the break time to see her.

“You should go, I’ll see you tomorrow” Lance steps back.

“But…”

“He is waiting.”

“You haven’t…”

“See you Taetae.” With that Lance turns his back.


He didn’t even let me finish… why is he avoiding me like this? I have so much thing to ask him. Ah… Cham…

Taeyeon thinks in her head, but the thought is soon wash away when her boyfriend shows up covering her eyes.

“Why were you cupping that guy’s face?” Baekhyun ask faking an angry voice.

“I… he…” Taeyeon feels her back press against a warm chest.

“Joking baby.” Baekhyun kiss her cheek from behind.

Taeyeon keeps her eyes on Lance silhouette getting afar, she finds him more and more distant since she is with Baekhyun, and she wonder why. Taeyeon does miss her time with Lance, she didn’t get why he suddenly become distant and cold, not talking much as before or saying anything.

×××

Two months later

Taeyeon opens her locker, when a fold piece of paper falling from it, she bends down to look pick it up curious about what It could be she open it;

DEEPEST DESIRE

As the sun rises in the East
So, the breaking dawn of my love begins
As the sun sets in the West
I am overwhelmed with a burning desire
A desire locked down deep inside
One that cannot be concealed anymore

I long for one sweet kiss to quench my thirst
I long for one tender touch that will last a lifetime

At the end of it all you are my deepest desire!

I love you not today nor tomorrow but forever!

Your secret admirer.

Taeyeon is surprised to see the contain, she is left dumbfounded it is a poem the hand-writing is neat and clear yet she can’t find out who has written it.

×

The next day it was the same, another fold piece of paper.

Love Me

Love me in the Springtime, when all is green and new,
Love me in the Summer, when the sky is oh so blue,
Love me in the Autumn, when the leaves are turning brown,
Love me in the Winter, when the snow is falling down.

Love me when I'm happy, and even when I'm sad,
Love me when I'm good, or when I'm oh so bad,
Love me when I'm pretty, or if my face is plain,
Love me when I'm feeling good, or when I'm feeling pain.

Love me always darlin', in the rain or shining sun,
Love me always darlin', after all is said and done,
Love me always darlin', until all our life is through,
Love me always darlin', for I'll be lovin' you!

Your Secret Admirer

Taeyeon puts the piece of paper in her notebook, she walks in the hall too engross in her thoughts, the girl bumps into a masculine figure.

“I’m sorry.” It is Lance “Taeyeon you okay?” Lance stretches his hand helping Taeyeon to stand up, he bends down picking up her stuff.

“Thank you.” Taeyeon smiles “I barely see you nowadays.” Her voice is filled with disappointment.

“Ah… I’m sorry I’m busy with works and my project.” The boy says giving her a smile.

“You look really tired.” Taeyeon steps closer wanted to cup his face again, but Lance steps back.

“You should go Baekhyun is probably looking for you.” Lance says handing her the books.

“He is with his team at Busan.” Taeyeon says dejectedly. “Oh… really? Lance pats her shoulder “He will be back soon don’t make that face.” Lance says.

“I miss you, you know we barely see each other anymore and I can’t reach you because you broke your phone. The only time I see you, you are in the hurry.”

Taeyeon points out frustrated because she wants her best friend back.

“Sorry Taeyeon-ah~ but my parents have some financial troubles and I need to help them and my brother too.”

Lance gives her a small smile, he misses her too more than anything, but stepping forwards means that he must accept the fact that she is dating Baekhyun, Lance didn’t want to that is the reason why he decides to write little words, poems to her secretly putting in her locker early in the morning.

“Did you get enough sleep at night look at you with you red eyes.” Taeyeon scolds him.

“Ahaha! Well not so much lately but don’t worry.” Lance scratches his back head.


I miss you, I love you it kills me every day not being close to you. Lance thoughts I his head.

×××

Two months later

“Do you know who it could be?” Taeyeon puts the pill of pink sheets on Sooyoung’s food tray.

“Waoh!” The mouthful girl says.

“I don’t know who he is but it’s been more than 2 months already.” Taeyeon says sitting in front of the mouthful girl.

“That’s interesting Miss little Casanova.” Sooyoung laughs

“I’m with Baekhyun…” Taeyeon retorts

“So, it must be him why are making a fuss out this.” Sooyoung keeps munching on her food

“No I already asked him and he said that he has me, what is the point to write me letter while he can say all those things out loud.” Taeyeon sighs….

“Did you try to catch him?”

“No….”

“Aigoo….. Taengoo-ah you have to at least investigated about your secret admirer imagine it could be the love of your life.”

“What nonsense are you talking about I have Baekhyun.” Taeyeon crooks a brow at Sooyoung.

Just then Lance comes and sits next to Sooyoung with his tray smiling.

“Hey girls!” Lance says.

“Hello! If you don’t eat your cookie give me!” Sooyoung says. “I want to eat it.” Lance says looking at Sooyoung that is ducking her lips at the cookie.

“Share then!”

“No…” the boy shakes his head negatively.

“I’m in your friend and classmate!”

“So?”

“Share with me!”

Taeyeon watches the two batchmate bickering about a cookie which make her laugh.

“Lance, if you have to give me some discount at the bakery shop you are working.” Sooyoung points out drinking water.

“I will don’t worry. Aish…. You are such a food lover.” Lance munches on his food. Looking at Taeyeon asking; “You are not eating?”

“I’m waiting for Baekhyun.” Taeyeon shrugs still thinking about her secret admirer, the girl’s mind is cloud with the warm words her secret admirer has used to describe his love for her.

However, she doesn’t know that the person she is looking for is sitting right in front of her.


Sooyoung reaches for the cookie but Lance stopes her, blocking her hand and tickles her, making both laugh by their playful act.

Taeyeon looks at them envy about the warm atmosphere she used to share with Lance.

“Aww… Lance please, we still have the entire afternoon I will never survive if you’re not sharing~” Sooyoung begs in a cute manner trying to melt the boy’s heart.

Here we go again.

×××

“Lance dude you have you come, it will be the biggest party of the year.” Jisoo tries to convince his friend.

“I can’t dude I have work that night I’m sorry.” Lance gives a small smile

“But we can catch girls and then hook up with them come on!” Jisoo says

“I’m not interested sorry.”

“When was the last time you went to a party?” Jisoo frown crossing his arm above his chest.

“I … don’t remember.” Lance says returning his attention on his book.

Lance clearly knows who is the host, that’s why he refuses to go and tries to find excuses saying that he has shift that night, for him if he has to seat in the corner with his drink and witnessing Taeyeon and Baekhyun flirt on the couch is the least of his need.

“Fine you know, you can join us when you are done bro.” Jisoo says taping on his shoulder and make his way out the library.

×

“Taeyeon baby you have to come.” Baekhyun is kneeling in front of Taeyeon sitting comfortably in her armchair.

“I don’t like this kind of events.” She holds back

“But I will be with you.”

“I’ll see what I can do.” Taeyeon doesn’t care about her boyfriend begs since she just want to have a tranquil night to think about her secret admirer.


Once Baekhyun left her place, Taeyeon when to her desk taking out all the notes and papers that her secret admirer send her, she scatters all on her desk and pick one and read it;


« The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. » From your secret admirer.


Or this one;

« Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love. » From your secret admirer.


Taeyeon reads them one by one meticulously, studying every word, she loves it because it was true she feels like she knows the person behind the sheets.

×××

Party night

Lance is behind the counter preparing drink for the people it is a rush night with a lot of customers. The coffee shop has launched a new drink following with a wild fruit cheesecake, making all the waiters and waitresses in a rush.

“One hot capucio!” Lance says; “For Aly!” He puts down the mug and returns to the coffee machine.

The boy can’t stop until the coffee shop is closing the door and refusing customers and until the last person is serve.

×

The young girl is dress in a square motifs black shirt with a mini jean short, Taeyeon has decided to go to the party, to put on an appearance, she didn’t want to stay long and mingle with the after drunk people.

The girl steps inside the house crowd of people dancing, some drinking on the couch, other standing outside near the pool, in the kitchen mixing alcohol, she is having a hard time greeting all the people, she wanted to find Baekhyun as quickly as possible.

“Hey! Hyolyn have you seen Baekhyun?” Hyolyn turns her attention to Taeyeon.

“I saw him walk upstairs.” Hyolyn says retuning her focus on Jessica that is talking about the new trend of wearing high-rise jeans.

“Thanks” Taeyeon says disappearing in the hallway.

With that Taeyeon makes her way to the stairs she finds a hall with three doors one on the left and two on the right. She begins with the first on her left she knocks…

Nothing she opens the door finding an empty bedroom. She closes the door, marching forward, for the first door on the right she knocks once again…

1…

2…

3… no respond…


Taeyeon opens the door to see Baekhyun laying on the top of some unknown girl making out with her. Her heart sinks to the bottom of her stomach. She covers her mouths chocking by the sight tears cascade her eyes unknowingly pushing it way out to her stream down on her face. Her whimpers sound make the guy and the betty on the bed snap out from their passionate kiss.

As soon as Baekhyun sees Taeyeon he pushes out of his bed walking to Taeyeon, but the girl is faster than him running down the stairs, out the house not minding all the voices that are calling her or Baekhyun who is calling out for her and running behind.

“Taeyeon-ah.” Baekhyun pursues, he catches her in a back hug making her stop, Taeyeon tries to wriggles freeing herself from the disgusting guy.

“I’m sorry Taeyeon-ah!” Baekhyun says.

“…” Taeyeon remains silent pushing him away.

“Taeyeon please I’m sorry I love you.” Baekhyun begs reaching for her only to see her back away and running away.


Taeyeon run and run as long as her feet allow her, she wanted to wash away what she saw, Baekhyun the one that she loved, the one that looked so gentle, caring and all but yet he is just like all those jerks playing around. Somehow, instead of going home Taeyeon finds herself standing in front of Lance small apartment. Unconsciously, but she somehow need comfort that only her best friend could provide. She knocks on the door once, twice… she waits…

×

After some minutes the door finally open, with a puzzled boy wearing a grey t-shirt with damp hair. Lance looks at Taeyeon not fully understanding what is happening. She bursts into tears pushing herself in her best friend arms.

Lance on his side doesn’t understand anything, he stands still for some minutes before pulling Taeyeon in her is tiny apartment, making her sitting on the bed.

She cries and cries for hours, unable to do anything Lance just let Taeyeon cries without asking her anything. He cradles her in his musculature, whispering different variety of comfort words such as;

“It’s alright.”, “Don’t cry.”, “I’m here.”, “Don’t cry Taeyeon-ah.”

But in vain Taeyeon just kept crying her heart out, Lance pulls her into a more comfortable position lying on his twin bed. He keeps her securing in his arms.


Some moments later, Taeyeon breath steady as she falls asleep, tired from crying making Lance moves out from the embrace adjusting her for a better position on the bed, pulling the cover over her body.

×××

Morning, Taeyeon tosses and turns on the bed, her mind is heavy, she doesn’t remember what happened last night. She tries to sits up resting her back on the wall behind, realizing that she is at Lance’s small flat, Taeyeon moves out from the bed trying to look for the boy. Yet the place is only made with a room and a small bathroom. Taeyeon raises her hand trying to graze her hair, when a note is sticked on the back of her hand.

Morning! 🙂 I’m at the market
My refrigerator is empty…
Hope you sleep well.
Lance!

Taeyeon smiles at the message, this is his style always absent minded and clumsy. She marches to his desk, looking around. When… a pink sheet of paper is sticking out from a pill of books catches her attention… by curiosity Taeyeon pulls the sheet stuck under a book. She looks at it, strangely it looks exactly like those she always receives in the morning when she arrives at school. Taeyeon pulls out completely the pink sheet and reads it… The hand writing it is the same as the one she used to have and the signature is ‘Your secret admirer’.

Realization strikes Taeyeon, her secret admirer is none of Lance her best friend all those letters that she has received, for the past six months are from Lance… Taeyeon cover her mouth reading the letter.

Dear Taeyeon,
I don’t know how to begin with well hum…. Let’s just say that I have feeling for you, for a long time now. Somehow, I know it is impossible because you are already with someone else. Don’t worry I’m alright with that loving you secretly. I just want your happiness. If you smile I’m content with that.
I have been sending love poems, and love letters. I hope it didn’t bother you.
Please always be happy and smile Taeyeon. I love you with all of my heart.
Your secret admirer.

×

Taeyeon finds herself tearing again, the secret admirer that she is wondering for months is Lance, she understands now why he is avoiding her, cold and distant with her. Because he loves her and it is killing him seeing her with Baekhyun.

Taeyeon cries more and more burying her head in her arms gripping on the paper. This time it is a real letter saying that maybe she’ll will not have those warm words anymore and her secret admirer will stay in the shadow for the sake of her happiness with Baekhyun.


Key noises scratch against the door making Taeyeon rose from the chair folding the paper in her hands wiping her tears away, she clears her face from the remain tears stain putting the fold paper in her back pocket. As soon as she looks up Lance steps in with bags in his hands full of food.

“Hey.” He says casually.

“Hi.” Taeyeon says back.

“Did you sleep well?” Lance asks putting all the merchandise on the counter.

“Hum… yeah… yeah… I did thanks for last night.”

“No problem.”

Lance turns his head smiling at her. He puts down the pepper paste on the counter, when his body stiffen. Taeyeon has stepped closer back hugging him. The action is sudden making him hold his breathe. Taeyeon leans her head on his back.

“Taeyeon you okay?” Lance says unmoving.

He feels her nodding her head against the fabric of his shirt. He continues;

“You know you can tell me what’s wrong.” He stands still playing with the edge of the tofu box.

“I… .” Taeyeon takes a deep breath; “I uh… was at the party last night and…hum…” She pauses; “I caught Baekhyun cheated on me.” With that she grips tighter around his waist she buries her face in him making him feel her hot breath.

“I…- I… hum…” Lance is speechless he tries to register what she is saying but as much as he tries nothing is coming out from his head.

They stand still for a moment before, Lance letting out a small breath, turning around to face Taeyeon. They stare in each other eyes not saying anything. Lance holds her shoulder, still not uttering any words.

“You must be hungry, right?” Lance says smiling at Taeyeon. “What do you wanna have I bought the whole supermarket since I’m craving for western food. Hehe.”

He tries to enlighten the mood as he doesn’t know what to say and to do, Taeyeon is particularly clingy on him.

Clueless about the situation and what Taeyeon has found out he continue. “I’ll make you pancake yeah let’s eat pancake… mmphn…” Lance is cut off by a pair of lips; Taeyeon pulls him hardly against her catching his lips.

Taeyeon is taken by a huge need to kiss him, she realizes that she was stupid for not seeing it right away. Lance has always been there for her, his actions tell it all and the way he looks, handsome, manly and always thoughtful, never he attempted to do anything that might make her hate him. She was so oblivious and dense being with Baekhyun, the one that played behind her back, when there was Lance patiently waiting for her all along since the first time she met him.

They pull back, with a Lance totally red, it was his first kiss… he is red as a beetroot. He scratches the back of his head not knowing what to do.

“I’m sorry.” He says finally.

“What for?” Taeyeon steps closer to him, making him back away.

“For the kiss.” Lance says bluntly.

“You don’t have too. I wanted to.”

Taeyeon keeps getting closer and closer cornering him between the wall. Lance looks at her widen his eyes about the proximity. Taeyeon keeps leaning in until Lance catches her shoulder.

“Taeyeon you can’t do this is not right.” Lance says shaking his head, while looking down.

“Why?” Taeyeon retorts.

“Baekhyun, you need to talk to him you guys need to sort things out.”

“I don’t care about him anymore just you.” Taeyeon says looking at him; “I know that it’s from you those letters in my locker.” She holds on his waist. “Why did you never confess to me?” Taeyeon seeks for his eyes.

“I wanted Taeyeon, lot of opportunities were in front of me but I was scared, I’m sorry.” Lance sigh; “Do you even love me?”

“I do. I love my secret admirer.”

Those words left Lance speechless once again, he loosens his grip on Taeyeon’s shoulder looking aside avoiding her intent stare.

“I will break up with Baekhyun, and be with you.”

Taeyeon says, sure about her acts, she regrets being ignorant the whole time when she happily talked about Baekhyun to Lance making him hurt. She attempts one more time hugging him. Circling her arms around Lance, like she is scared he will part, afraid that he will let go and not leaving her any chance.

×××

Monday morning in the auditorium, Lance packs up his thing leaving for lunch, as soon as he puts a foot out Taeyeon jumps on him hugging him.

“Hi!” Came out sweetly from her cat-lips without forgetting to plant a peck on his lips.

Lance is startled by the sudden outburst, he holds her back on her waist smiling. He caresses her back saying that he is happy. They didn’t really talk after Taeyeon had kissed him even though they really need it to. Lance feels a little like the third wheel but he is content with that because Taeyeon is with him now.

As for Taeyeon, she tries to get rid of Baekhyun and the images that have clouded her mind the entire week-end by being with Lance, knowing the truth about her best friend is making her greedy. She cannot deny that when she was with Baekhyun she was jealous on every girl that tries to approach Lance.

Lance holds on her cheek making her smile warmly, he leans down kissing her tenderly. He isn’t feeling as awkward as the first time.

“Hi…” He says bringing her body close to him.

Taeyeon runs her fingers in his hair; “My parents are out of town this week and I don’t want to stay alone at my place.”

Those words making Lance chuckles; “Stay with me then. The entire week.”

Their tiny conversation didn’t leave Baekhyun unnoticed, he peers at the new love birds from the corner of the hall clasping his fist. Taeyeon avoid him like he is a virus, she refuses to talk to him and even block him on SNS. The boy wanted to explain that he was tipsy and get the girl pull him upstairs against his will. Somehow it wasn’t the first time he cheated on Taeyeon, the last one went back to the week in Busan, when the captain of the cheerleader team kissed him. Well I let you guess the rest…

Taeyeon heard the echoes on Sunday when Sooyoung, Sunny, Jessica and Yuri visited her, asking for her news and the reason why she abruptly left the party running away. The girl is feeling more betrayed and heartbroken than before knowing that it wasn’t the first time. So, the latter has decided to make up the lost time courting Lance making him fall for her again.

×

“Your bed is small! ~”

Taeyeon whines kicking her feet up in the air

“Wae? Wae? I like my bed here.” Lance says moving from his desk to Taeyeon. He sits on the side putting his hand on her lap.

“It’s a twin bed and we can sleep comfortably.” Taeyeon crosses her arms above her chest pouting.

“Who says that I’m sharing with you?” Lance says snatching the book from Taeyeon’s hands.

“Huh?! You’re going to let me sleep on the cold floor like this?” Taeyeon widen her eyes at him.

Cheeky, Lance nods pretending to read the book. “Meanie!” Taeyeon says kicking him off the bed making him fall hitting his elbow on the hard floor.

“Ah!! Ow! Ow!” Lance says rubbing the sore spot wriggle like a maniac. Taeyeon witnessing the scene and leans down; just to be pull on him.

“Hi there!” Lance says kissing the tip of her nose.

“Aish you scared me!” Taeyeon hits him.

“Who need a bed when we can have the whole world for ourselves”

With that Lance pulls Taeyeon for a tender kiss sealing their love for each other.

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