AWAKENING
“Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you by the gazelles and by the does of the field: Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires.” Song of Songs 3:5
“Sister Chung-Cha?” I hugged my sweater tight around me to ward off the crisp October wind. I glanced at Kwan out of the corner of my eye. His shoulders were hunched over, and he scratched his cheek while casting a furtive glance in my direction. “Can I ask you a delicate question?”
“Of course.” I tried to sound indifferent. I didn’t realize I was speeding up until I looked back and saw Kwan several paces behind me, cracking his knuckles.
Kwan hurried to catch up. “It’s about So-Young.”
“So-Young?” I repeated.
“Has she …” Kwan cleared his throat. “Has she talked to you about me?”
I stopped on the trail, hoping Kwan didn’t
