Paint my love

Friends

Jillian's POV

This handsome guy in front of me is literally frozen. I can't explain but I like how innocent he looks like. Not really the typical American boy I see. He just smiled and said sorry and moved on. Like, what was that? Mind you, I don't even look like Kim Tae Hee or Song Hye Kyo, so I don't think he froze because of that. I have a very normal Korean looking face. So I don't really know what happened. I find him cute and handsome. Oh my gosh! I think he's looking at me. Should I approach him? I think he's alone.

Daniel's POV

She's so beautiful. I literally froze because my prayer was answered in like two hours? That's how grateful I am that I was able to see her in the flesh. I feel like I'm dreaming and I don't really know what to do. I haven't approached any girls, heck, I didn't even have a girlfriend. Yes, I'm practically a good boy since my mom is really strict and I loved it actually. I don't want to end up like my big sister too. I kept my promise to my mom and dad that when I introduce a girl to them, she'll be my forever. And thinking about this dream girl who is right in front of me, I'm having chills deep inside. 

I really want to approach her and I think she's alone. Whew. I need courage. Breathe Daniel, breathe.

"Hi." That's all I said to her.

"Hello!" she said while giving me her beautiful smile. 

"Look, I'm sorry if I froze over there. I was thinking about something I did at work. So sorry! My name is Daniel by the way." then I offer a handshake. I think that's okay right? That's what people do when they introduce.

"Oh no worries! I'm Jillian. Nice to meet you Daniel." we had that slightly awkward silence but she immediately break it when she asked me, "So what brings you here to LA?"

"I live here my whole life actually. Well except college, I went to the Philippines for that. Are you new here? I think this is the first time that I saw you here." Yeah right. I'm getting good in this conversation thing. That was smooth.

"I'm here for my tour. You should watch tomorrow. Well, that is if you are in to Classical Music. I'll be playing." she said in her very NYC accent. I feel like she's not really going to stay here in LA for a long time.

"Wow. I'll surely come. I used to watch orchestras back in college. You might be busy, so I won't keep you for too long, again." I chuckled, showing my dimpled smile that I think grabs the chicks. I'm not sure. One of my college classmate told me that my dimples are swooning girls but I really don't care back then. I really want to focus on studies so that I can go back to LA after studying.

"No! I'm actually taking a breather from my practice. Since you're a local, can you walk with me here on the beach? I would love to have a new friend. If that is okay with you?" 

Wow. Friend. I like how it sounds. Although, I would like her to be more than my friend but this is a good start. I said sure and we started walking while holding our coffee. 

"So what do you think of LA? Is this your first time?" I asked her. 

"No. It's actually my third or fourth time I think. My dad has a hotel here and I often stay there for business purposes. Plus, I think this is the second time that I'll be performing with LA Phil. But, this is my first time to roam around the city. I'm usually stuck in my hotel room, practicing. You know, getting geeky with my performance or finishing some business deals of my dad. Something like that."

"Well, everyone needs I breather."

"How about you? It looks like you just got off from work?" she asked me. I'm loving this small talk with her. I feel like I'm not with a stranger.

"Since you told me a little bit about you, I'm an architect and landscape artist. You know that interior thing and some building houses, stuff like that. I finished all my work around 2:30 and I don't know what else to do. So I told my boss that I want to clock out early and walk here too for a breather."

Jillian's POV

I feel like I don't want to go back to my hotel room and practice. While he's telling me about what he does, I immediately fell in love with him. Well, more of like him first. That L word is pretty heavy for now. But I like how our conversation goes. He's not that typical American boy I meet. I remembered that he went to the Philippines to study. I should ask him about the beach there. You know, just to add to our conversation.

"You said that you've been to the Philippines right? Have you been to Boracay? I really love the beach there. No offense with you LA beach but I love the white sands there!"

"Of course! Nothing compares to Boracay. I love it there too. I went with my family for a quick vacation when I was studying there. But there are more wonderful beaches there aside from Boracay. The best I can tell you is the one in Zamboanga and Bacolod. It's not as crowded as Boracay. I'm more into a private place than a beach that looks like this. Haha!" he chuckles. I like it. Plus he's showing his dimples again. Oh no Jill, you're only here for a short time and... wait a sec. What am I thinking? Can't I gain a friend?

"You spaced out for a minute there. Sorry, am I boring? I'm not really a social type of guy. But I'll try. To keep you company. You know, for your momentary breather."

"Oh! So sorry. I was thinking a lot of things. But thanks for this. I hope to see you tomorrow night! By the way, I'll give you free tickets. My treat. As long as we're friends?" That's cute Jill. 

"Yeah. I like that. I have few friends too, so adding up a new one would be good for us introverts right?" He is so cute when he smiles. 

We then exchanged our f*******: and i********: handles and followed each other. He walked with me up to the hotel, like a very perfect gentleman. He said he'll call me once he's home too. And I'm smiling a lot upon arriving my hotel room. I practiced again and I didn't notice the time because I'm so inspired to give my best on my concert tomorrow.