Playlist: Hikaru Station - Bishounen

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Chapter 16: Occupied Mind

I heaved a sigh as I stared at the blank paper. Supposedly I have to write an essay because it's our homework, but my mind went somewhere else. It went to what he told me earlier when we were at the park. I was deep in thought and wondered, why?

Earlier while Hong Jisoo was telling me about his childhood friend, I could tell that he's having mixed emotions-- anger, sadness, and happiness. He told me everything, but I feel like he still missed something. That something was a secret, a secret he's not ready to reveal.

I mean, he can trust me! But at the same time, we don't know each other that much. He has a point too. The main reason why he didn't want to join anymore was pretty childish, I could say. Since they were young back then, they couldn't accept defeat. But now that they're almost adults, I can't believe he still hasn't moved on. Was it that bad?

I heaved, yet, another sigh and placed my head down on the table as I stare at nothingness. Hong Jisoo was pretty known back then because of how smart he was... but when he lost from his childhood friend, he lost confidence too.

"That guy wearing a blue uniform? He was my cou-- childhood best friend. We were most likely inseparable from each other. One day, he told me that there was an upcoming competition in our school. I was actually excited and joined eventually. I never knew that day was the day I'd want to stop seeing him. In that competition, I studied so hard, but what did I get? Nothing. He cheated but nobody noticed except me.

After that competition, I told them about it but nobody believed me. They said I just couldn't accept defeat because I've always been the winner. They all praised him and I was left unnoticed. Before we could even leave, he gave me that successful smile. Ever since that day, he has been joining a lot of competitions and won. I became a nobody..."

Huh. That guy cheated just so he could get attention. Did he envy Hong Jisoo because he was so smart?

I was too busy thinking of why that happened that I didn't even notice my mom was standing with her arms crossed in my room. "You're in a deep thought today, Hyemi. Is something bothering you?" she asked, making me sit up and look at her.

I shook my head and gave her a smile. "Nope, not at all. I was just thinking of what to write in my essay" I mentally face palmed because that lie wasn't too strong. She won't believe me!

She raised a brow. "Really? You don't usually think like that though. You write down your ideas first, but what I'm seeing now is just you looking all lazy" I heaved a sigh. She got me. "Look, if there's something wrong I'm always there for you"

"I know, mom, but there's nothing really wrong" I told her.

"Then what is it? Hmm.. is it boy problems?"

My eyes slightly widened as I shook my head no. "No, mom! I don't even like anyone--" she suddenly cut me off.

"Oh, really? Then who dropped you here?"

"Mom, Hong Jisoo is just my friend! He's nobody--" again, she cut me off.

"Hmm... okay, okay. I'll believe you"

Finally, she stood up and was about to leave but she turned and looked at me. "Mingyu is downstairs by the way" and she left. Wait, did she say Mingyu? He's here, but why? Is he going to inform me about their next game?

Without any second thoughts, I went downstairs. Mom was right, he is here! He was sitting on the sofa, obviously looking like he's waiting for someone. I faked a cough, making him look at me. He quickly stood up and gave me a smile. "Hey" he said and gave me a small wave.

I did the same thing and we both sat down on the sofa. "Do you like anything? Tea? Coffee?"

He shook his head no. "I'm good, don't worry"

I just nodded and looked down. It became quite awkward for no reason. "Mingyu, why are you suddenly here?" I asked, looking up at him.

"Am I not allowed to see my best friend?"

I shook my head and chuckled lightly. "Not at all, but it's quite surprising" he just smiled and shrugged his shoulders.

"Remember when we were supposed to go to an arcade together but got cancelled because the bell rang?" he said as I nodded, remembering that day. "I wanted to make it up to you" I slightly frowned as I pointed at the wall clock in our living room.

"It's almost midnight, Mingyu"

He chuckled and shook his head. "Not now but maybe tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. Do you have any plans for tomorrow?" I shook my head and he lightly clapped his hands. "Great! I'll see you tomorrow after school then. We'll be going in an arcade, okay?"

"Sure, no problem. But if I suddenly have plans, don't be mad at me. We can always reschedule it!" I told him and gave him a small smile. He sighed and nodded.

"Okay, but please leave a day for us to hangout! I miss hanging out with you, alone" he pouted, making me push him away because it doesn't suit him.

"Ew, dude, stop. But I, too, miss our hangout together. I'll try to reserve a day for us, okay? Now, leave! It's almost midnight! Your mom might get angry at you because you aren't home at this time" I pulled him towards to our door as I opened it and pushed him out. Not in a harsh way, but how friends do it.

"Geez, okay. I'll look forward on that day. Bye, Hyemi and goodnight!" he waved goodbye to me and walked off.

I sighed as I stared at his walking figure. He's tall, has broad shoulders, can cook, handsome-- he's basically what every girls dream of. Why doesn't he have a girlfriend yet? I know he's not gay... if he was, he would've told me sooner. I just wonder.. why is he still single? Is he not interested to be in a relationship yet? Or maybe.. is he keeping a secret from me?

I have to ask the others about that if they knew anything about him. But before that, I have to get to know Hong Jisoo! He seems to be an interesting person. What are you thinking of, Hyemi?! You'll only get to know him so you could be his friend! Nothing more.

If only there's something I can do to change his mind and let him join the competition. Even though I told Ms. Jeon that I don't wanna continue doing that, but I feel like this is still my responsibility. I'll do my best!

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